BevJones

Awhile back, someone was looking for the roto attachment for holsters. I believe I may have found a suplier as the holster companies are not sharing....not sure if this is what they were looking for, but it seems like it may be... The company is Blade Technology http://www.blade-tech.com/Hardware-Attachment-Accessories-c-251.html

If converting for a child and the above ways do not make it small enough, I will make the fender smaller all around. Generally I take and make it smaller at the back of the fender and shorten it. I generally leave the front part of the fender alone. Sometimes I will have to remove and re-attach the stirrup leather at the top of the fender as well. Also the Stohlman saddle making volumes, I believe volume 1, gives you some measurements based on the length of the riders leg that you may find helpful.

Shipping does seem to be going up with all suppliers. If you have a small order, the minimum shipping fee at Weaver is now $15.....just an fyi

Try Y-Knot Lace 406-249-5225 PO Box 2158 Kalispell, MT 59903 Price is not cheap like Tandy as they are kangaroo lace, but the quality is great. I have been very pleased with their product.

Well, I got my splitter today. LOVE IT! Works great and I got a new extra blade as promised. Real pleased and to me, well worth the money.

Well, I think I'll spring for it. Been looking for awhile and this is the only one I found from a reputable company that has a guarantee. It will cost an additional $35 to ship but he emailed me today that everything is working beautifully and the current blade works great, but he will send me a new blade anyway with it as a spare. This is a company that Landis International in Canada sent me to in New York so I'll let you know when it arrives how happy I am with it. Thanks for your help and input. I greatly appreciate it. Bev Say Frank, if your in the area and have any free time, stop in, nice to talk leather with another artist My contact info is on my website: dbjonessaddlery.com Working on my first holster and will add some pics when I'm done.

Hey all, I am in the market for a Landis Model 30 - 6" leather splitter. I found one that is refurbished with a new blade and has a one year warranty on defective parts. They want $895.00 Is this a fair price? I don't mind paying what something is worth as you seem to get what you pay for but I don't want to get taken to the cleaners either. I believe it probably is in the ball park but figured some of you out there would have a better idea than me. Thanks for your help... Bev

Woodruff tools are great but too pricey. I dropped a bundle at the Sheridan show on Barry King's tools. Love em. His bar grounders work great by the way!

If I recall correctly, I was referred to "The Leather Guy" in Minnesota as having a great quality latigo at a good price. 437 West 5th Street St. Charles, MN 55972 (507) 932-3795

Thanks everyone for the input. I think I will try Elmer's brand and if not satisfied I'll be calling Montana Leather.

Okay all you saddlemakers.....I am replacing some wool on saddle skirts. I am out of rubber cement. Who supplies Barge rubber cement? I do not want what Tandy carries because I heard it is not as good a grade as Barge. I was told never to use contact cement on wool/skirts as it is then hard to get them off for replacement in the future. Is this still the status quo? Any one recommend another brand besides Barge?

OMG!! You all are too funny. I was laughing so hard reading all this that my other half came in the office wanting to know what was so funny! Thanks....I needed a good laugh.

Try the www.rhinestoneshop.com

I ordered a sample from HH and it seems nice. I can tell you that I have gotten real nice saddle barks from Lazy M. Their number is 970-674-8899

I have used all these tools and they work beautifully. I actually prefer old george to weavers stand and the saddle sometimes slips as it is just strapped on. Old george actually has hold of the tree. I heard weaver is redesigning so maybe they have improved on that issue, but old george only ran me about 250 bucks and I'm on a budget. If you have a welder friend, the instructions are in Stohlman's saddle books.

almost forgot the rigging gauge. You nail the top with the hole on the center of the swell of the tree. You tack the leather/metal tabs on each side piece in between the front edge of the front rigging leathers, then the lower bar that runs horizontally is used to rest the rigging ring on and the bar on the back of that bar you adjust to the back of the rigging ring. You measure this on one side and adjust the other side to the exact same measurements and adjust and tighten screws. Then tack on the center of swell again and adjust your rigging on the other side to match and everything should be the same.

Also included is Old George. The top bar is turned to press out and lock on the inside of the tree bars. The middle bolt loosens to allow you to swivel right to left, and the bottom nut loosens to allow tipping. I still think the old stuff works great. This is on a long pole that you can adjust height and a wide wheel base.

as promised, stitching horse, When you use your foot to press down, the clamps are drawn tight with the leather strap. You can lock in place as the bar is notched. Here is the saddle stand. The draw down strap is laying on the top. Again you would use the foot press and lock it in. Does a great job forming/turning fenders as well.

If you are a sole proprieter and don't have a federal tax ID, your state seller's permit # qualifies to buy from Weaver.

I will post some pics tomorrow of what they made me so you can see. bev

I found Amish that make the Al Stohlman stitiching horses, drawn down saddle stands, heavy duty short saddle stands for your customers to try out saddles without worry about tipping, and they even make the "Old George" and Stohlman's rigging guage. If interested, you can contact them at the following: Harvey Borntreger 14148 Hilltop Ave. Cashton, WI 54619

I was told by another saddlemaker that the quickest way to ruin your reputation is to not use a wood/rawhide tree. He said, when a customer wants a ralide tree to save money and you inform him of what could go wrong and why a wood/rawhide is better, they forget what you told them when something goes wrongs with it but remember your name when they tell others you are not a good saddlemaker. He said the best way to avoid problems and keep and get a good reputation is to use only the best. I sure do wish they could figure out a way to make a wood/rawhide tree as light as a ralide

Well, I see no comments. How about a supplier for miniature saddle makers. Maybe they have them small enough. It will not be used for riding. She wants it for show.

Hi all. Hoping you can help me. I am doing some repair work on a vintage saddle. It is missing a fender and stirrup and I have been asked to make a match. The stirrup is really small. Its width at the top is 2 1/4", width at base is 4", height is 5", and tread depth is 1 3/4". The stirrup leather space is 1 1/2". The maker stamp on the fender is Crump. Owner thinks it is a small pony saddle. I'm wondering if it could be a miniature... Anyone know where I can get a stirrup this small or buy a pair about this size?

Hey Bonnie, I have a ton of leather work to get done before Xmas so I will be in the basement all weekend. Might try to take a quick lunch break and drop in at Al's....what time will you be there from?