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    Barra, if you get to Montana, I live in the middle. Lewistown is the middle of the state. Our spare bedroom is actually bigger than the master bedroom. It happend to be right next to the saddle shop (garage). With the time difference you may need to have a day or two to get used to that and all my tools and equipment is out there and you are welcome to use any of it you want.

    I guess I should also say you are welcome to stay here for a while if you want. Be here the right time and I have a very good excuse to go to Sheridan. You need a ride. I'm only about 4 hours from Sheridan.

    When it get closer to time for you to travel let us know and I will send name and phone number.

    Vaya con Dios, Amigo

    Joe

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    Rugged Cross Saddlery

    The way God blessed me in being able to go to a saddle building school, the wonderful "deals" He has given me finding equipment and tools and the work He has brought in for me I had to find a way to honor God in my business.

    The Old Rugged Cross is one of my very favorite hymns. The first time I really remember hearing that song was in 1973 at my grandfathers funeral. During that song is the oly time I remember seeing my father cry. He helped me financially and with words of support and taught me my business ethic. Had to figure a way to honor him also.

    Joe

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    You guys that are braiding whips with nylon, can you give me a name, phone number and/or link for suppliers? I have a little use for that kind of material but have not yet found a supplier.

    Thanks,

    Joe

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    Hey Mark,

    Those look very nice. I am by no stretch of the imagimation a good carver. I did do a class with Bill Gomer in Jan 08. The only thing I can see that you might improve on is the backgrounding. It could be smoother. Like I say, I'm no expert and I think they look great. I'm not sure I can even do that good. Backgrounding is what I have trouble with so I look close at it.

    Joe

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    Hi Clint and welcome aboard.

    Thanks for posting the pictures. It really showed me the tool you make and how effective it is. I personally do not have one but it looks to be well thought out. The best and most effective tools are made by those that use them and made them out of necessity.

    Thanks again,

    Joe

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    I also would like to thank each and every one of the people that make this place tick. It is great to be able to get advise, opinions and just to chat with people of a common interest. How you came up with the idea and got it off the ground is beyond me but :You_Rock_Emoticon: .

    I have gained much knowledge by reading the posts and looking at the pictures. Personally would rather look at pictures than read but......

    Many here are an inspiration to me. This thank you goes to those that Clay mentioned and Clay, but also to everyone that posts here also.

    Joe

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    I believe PETA really stands for People Eating Tasty Animals.

    I thought cannabilism was illegal, immoral and all that kind of thing. If she is dead she can not be help responsible for making others commit a crime, right?

    I do believe we are to take care of the animals but God put those animals here for us to use as food.

    I think most everyone here, if they really think about it is an animal rightist and and environmentalist. Just NOT an extremist like this wacko is.

    Not sure if this is worth 2 cents so can I get a penny back?

    Joe

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    My very first rawhide braiding was a 56 foot reata. Yes it may seem a little intimidating but honestly, it is a four strand braid which is pretty basic. The honda is the toughest part. If you need advise or have questions you can pm me or ask it right here. There are people on here that are much better braiders than I am.

    That first reata, I cut up the hide, scraped the hair off, split it and cut my own string. That was in 1993. Mary Fields was my instructor. Look for her in the Bruce Grant books.

    I will encourage you to do the reata. You willl learn about the moisture content of the string as well as pulling an even tension with both hands.

    Let us know how things are going as you are working on this.

    Joe

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    Hey Josh,

    Looks great. I would have to agree with the thought of cover the trigger guard. The last thing you want is something or someone pulling the trigger while the gun is still holstered.

    If you want to "dress it up a little" and make people think, put a strap around the middle with a snap on the outside. Makes it look like you have to unsnap it to get the gun out.

    Do you wet form the holster to the gun when you are done?

    You have done a great job and like always, you are looking for ways and ideas to improve your work.

    Joe

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    Hi Dave,

    You know, word of mouth is the best kind of advertisement, even if you are the one talking to someone. I have a job that allows me to meet all kinds of people in my area. I take every opportunity to talk to them when I can.

    Through this, I have gotten an order for a rawhide bosal, a cell phone case, made a couple sets of saddle bags and done various repair work. Also, I need to talk to a guy about reproducing an 80 year old saddle that he just loves to ride.

    I guess the bottom line is, somehow always work a conversation to what your speciality is. It can be done in a way that people don't think you are being pushy or conceited. If I don't talk about the work I do, who will? I will even try to find someone that specializes in a certain product and send the work to them. I know that eventially these people will come back to me for something.

    Having a steady monthly income like that is great. The handles look great. Just keep them happy and things will keep rolling in.

    Joe

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    I have a neighbor that has an old, maybe like 80 years old, stitching horse that I am looking at buying. She does not know what it is worth and I guess I do not either. I am thinking $100.00. It is in very good shape, solid and does not seem to have any splits in the wood that I have noticed.

    Any input or thought on the price would be great. I have bought a bunch of hand tools from her and she has a couple other things I would like to get. I checked on ebay and there are none listed that I could find.

    Thanks for the help.

    Joe

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