TroyWest

I"d be happy to post a picture but currently we have misplaced the charge cord to my digital camera. I will when I replace it. I actually used a ready flow pen for a few years but the tube was aluminum and corroded away. Thought I'd make my own out of pvc and it has worked great. Also took a small clear plastic jar? It had beef boullon in it. Small , about 3" across and 3" hi with a plastic screw on lid. I drilled a hole in the center of tha lid and used my jewelers saw to cut a small hole about 1" diameter so my dye pen can go right down in the hole. Cut 2 discs of felt, about 2" diameter to go in the bottom of the jar and added dye to just the top of the 2 felt pads. Makes a great dye container and applicator. I know a picture would be great. You'll just have to use your imagination for the moment.

Bob, What I've done for years is cut a piece of felt. I get it from my brothers shop, probably 1/4" thick grey felt, cut a strip 3/4" or so wide about 12" long, fold in half and push it into a piece of pvc. Inside diameter of the pvc is 5/8", the length is about 5-6". Push the felt thru til it comes out the other end. Use a round knife to shape the felt into a sharp V. Makes a great dye applicator that costs nothing and lasts for years. '

Very nice piece Andy

Pete, I want it. I will send you a P.M. Troy

Your not the only person that asked this, so I'm sure others may have the same question. After you have cut the scroll, or anything else you would want to double bevel, like Bob mentioned he might want to do his stems. Bevel to the inside of the line first, then bevel the outside of the cut like you normally would. This makes the scroll have a nice rounded effect that is very attractive. Downside is you have to bevel twice as much on the same item. Troy

Thanks for the compliment Bob but believe me I didn't invent double beveling scrolls. I think somebody did that before we were born. Use anything you can. Troy

Really nice piece Bob. Looks like your double beveling those scrolls too. Lot of thought and time in a notebook like that. Great job, Troy

Thank you gentlemen for your thoughts and opinions. Troy

Art , I read a post the other day where you noted that Bill Buchman had passed away. I did not know him but my favorite round knife is a Buchman. I use it daily. My brother also uses them and ordered another one earlier this year and received it. I ordered another one about 3 mos. ago and he even called me about. I never got it and I really hate to hear of his passing. The thing I really like is the long and gradual tapering from handle to edge of blade. I haven't seen anyone elses knife with this quality of tapering. Do you know of anyone who really produces a comparable blade? Thanks, Troy West

Nice clean work Dave. Was this an order with no back rig?

Great looking seat Dave. I don't always comment but I love to look at your seats whenever I see you have a new one. I love the double row of lace and the row of stitching. Did you hand sew that or is it a machine stitch? Nice job either way.

No Michi, I don't believe Glenn will have a web site. Dave Andrews of Laguna Park Tx. also makes very nice saddle hardware. His business is called Andrews Bit and Spur Co. but he doesnt have a web site either. Campbell Bit and spur does have a web site. I have seen saddle hardware they made but it was steel overlaid with silver. I don't know if they would make you any in stainless like the Pointer hardware. Another option is Walsallhardware.com They make some saddle hardware that looks like the Pointer dees in stainless. I believe the #27 D is patterned after a Pointer D in the 3" size. They don't have a 3 1/2" to match it. Hope that helps, Troy West

Glenn Pointer is a bit and spur maker from Texas who also makes some very nice saddle hardware. Sometimes it takes a while to get it. Glenn Pointer P.O. box 163 Tuscola, Tx. 79562 (915) 554-7726

Always good to visit with you Jon. It was good to meet the infamous David Morris from "down unda". I also met Alan Bell and his wife at the show. Great bunch of folks to visit with. The feedback on Jon's trees was excellent. They are really some of the nicest trees I've ever seen. John Willemsma's TCA saddle was built on one. Jon's work is exceptional. Troy

Excellent work Bobocat. Very nice job on the horse and great workmanship overall. Troy West

The photo of this piece is incredible, but I know it is even more stunning in real life as you cannot get the 3-dimensional effect from the photo. Is the DVD he produced still available? He was truly a gifted artisan. Troy West

Your lines are nice J.W. Your workmanship is looking clean. I like how your back rig looks and your front rig, nothing but leather showing, no top stitch line or top inside curve.

I agree with Steve's comment also. Dale Harwood does use a metal strainer. Ray Holes used to use a 2 piece metal strainer. Chuck Stormes uses all leather ground seat. All are highly respected and use the method each prefers. I believe you can have success with any of these methods. You can also make a mess with any one of these.

I have two Harper stamps, both are excellent. Tim sold the company to Todd as of June 2nd and he changed the name to Steel Stamps.

Very nice work Monica

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Jon, that's a beautiful tree. Rawhide looks immaculate.

There is a famous old saddle shop in Tx. called Harmon Saddle shop. You can google it and it will come up. It's near Houston. It's not Harmony but it came to mind when I read you post.

Very nice saddle Steve. Great rigging.

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