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I think you made the right decision. I have never sent anything back to the manufacture and expected them to replace the item with a different model. And I don't think there are many manufactures that would unless the item is no longer made. I hope he is happy and no longer causes you stress

Thanks man I'll check it out

Is there a link to this stitching tutorial?

Thanks again for the help guys. I posted some pictures of my finished holster on new thread. Here is a link http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=46362

Thought I would share my latest holster. This is the 4th holster I have made. I have made 3 pancake holsters besides this one. Never really planned on making and selling holsters but It seams like every one I make sends another person my way. I guess I will keep making them. This one made me scratch my head for a bit. I wasn't sure when and how the reinforcement piece went on. A little help here got me on my way. I guess while I am at it I will also share my last pancake holster I made.

That was perfect. I figured it had to be something like that. Thanks for the link.

I am building my first IWB CCW and have a question on how to tackle different parts of the build. I am attaching a picture I pulled off of google as a reference. I was wondering how things go together where the reinforcement leather wraps around the top part of the holster. I know it is a separate piece of leather but how is the leather underneath put together and when do you sew the reinforcement leather onto the holster? I am sure if I could see some pictures of the holster from a few different angles I could kind of figure it out with a little explanation. I dont know if that made any sense but mostly I was wondering what your pattern for a holster like this looks like? And.... How is everything put together underneath and around that reinforcement piece. Any tips and pictures that would shed some light would be appreciated. Thanks Scott

Thanks for the replies and info. I was pretty excited when I found out the details of the saddle even though it is not in the best condition. Oltoot, I was just wondering what exactly you meant by not worth much. Is not much fifty bucks or a couple hundred? The reason I ask is my wife told someone about it and he asked how much we wanted for it. I don't even know if I want to sell it but I dont think I would get rid of it for less than at least $500.00. I don't know if it is worth that much but I like it enough that I am not in a big hurry to get rid of it.

At the last place my wife and I rented we found an old saddle in the rafters of the garage. We talked to the landlady and she said he was way behind on rent left in the middle of the night and left a few things behind. (he was a farrier by trade). She told us to keep the saddle. As soon as I got looking at it I could tell it was probably late 1800's. I didnt have time to do much with it so I just stuck it in storage. I pulled it out yesterday and decided to clean it up a little. After getting it cleaned up I noticed some markings. They were a bugger to make out. Most of the impressions from the letters were no longer visible but I noticed if I looked at the right angle to the light I could make out the letters (they appeared denser than the surrounding leather). From what I could see and just guessing on the rest I got J. _ HA_DING _EADWOOD DT NO 31 So I filled in the blanks assuming it was J. _ HARDING DEADWOOD DT NO 31 I figgures Deadwood had to be referring to Deadwood South Dakota but I Googled Deadwood DT just to see what came up. Deadwood Dakota Territories. So that made sense. Then I looked up J. Harding and after some searching I came up the the following info (Found a name by John A Harding) I am going to include some pictures so you can check it out. I am just a little curious what you think a saddle like this would be worth. From the info I found and the saddle being No 31 I am guessing it was made sometime around the mid 1880's.

so were can a guy (or gal) find pricking chisels?

I had someone offer me their thompson mini walker to sew some leather with. I have never seen one but with the word mini in the title I told her I was a bit skeptical that it would have what it takes to sew leather. But I thought I would ask anyway. The most I would be trying to sew with this would be 8/9 oz tooling leather to a piece of 5 oz chap leather. If it could do that it would be awesome. If it cant do that would it handle sewing a couple pieces of chap leather together? Thanks for the Help Scott

How much do the mauls sell for, I would be interested?

I am sure that this subject has been talked about and my questions answered but. I have looked through the forum and I have used the search and have not found what I was looking for. I was hoping to get a list of some good places to order chap leather from. And what is a fair price for chap leather? I know there are some variables to that. I guess I was just hoping to find out what you guys (and gals) expect to pay. Thank for the help, Scott Hansen

I really like this saddle. What steps were taken to get those colors with the leather. (just oil and antiquing?)

Thanks for the tips. I didnt even think about cement or oil. I have oil and cement but not near enough for this project I am sure. Thank again Scott I have been watching this forum for over a year and just that alone I have learned plenty. And welcome to the site. If you are anything like me you will loose yourself in the different forums. Plenty to learn

Thanks for the info. as far as skirting, do you figure about 2 1/2 sides per saddle then. (I am sure I will have to do some of the pieces more than once because of screw ups anyhow) I like the fact that Jeremiah Watt's DVD's tell they why because I feel that when I learn that way I am better of at figuring things out on my own down the road, because he helps you understand instead of just telling you what to do. If they are the best than that is what I would like to start out with. Thanks again Scott Where can I find the Harry Adams books and the Bill Gomer DVD's? Is this the Harry Adams Book you were referring to? http://saddlemakersshopmanual.info/Home.html

The only reason I was planning on the Jeremiah Watts DVD's is because from the searches I have done on this forum and research I have done I have thought they were supposed to be one of the best dvd sets for the beginning saddle builder. Just in the way he explains things. In your opinion would you say that they are one of the best DVD's or do you think there is another better choice (leaving price aside). I guess I have a different mindset. Yes I would say I am budget minded. But I always try to do my research before buying and to only buy once.

Dont worry, your post doesn't discourage me at all. I agree with everything you have said. I should have put the jeremiah watt DVD's and the al stohlman books because that is for sure the first things on my list. At this time I am just trying to come up with a list of what I need Including the dvd's and Books. With this list i can come up with a estimated price. And then I can start working on the wife. (trying to get the funding) I would consider myself a fairly skilled leatherworker. I am pretty sure with the help of a couple saddle smiths that have offered there help and the books / dvds I will be able to build a saddle. Thanks Again Scott Steve, Thanks I will add it to my list

Well I am trying to get things together to build my first saddle. I have not bought anything including instructions yet. I am sure I can find a complete list of components there but I thought I would see if I am on the right track. So here is what I have so far for a shopping list. I am sure I have missed some stuff and was hoping you could chime in and let me know of other things I would need. Tree 2 Sides of Leather Front and Rear Rigging Conchos Sheep Skin Stirrup Adjusters Saddle Screws Tacks D-Rings for Breast Collar, cruper Leather Conchos Latigo and Cinch Carrier Like I said I am sure there is more So if you could help me out on what I missed I would appreciate it Thanks Scott

I used a machine. I was planning on hand sewing them but I started to run out of time. By the time I was ready to stitch them up it was about 4 pm on the 23rd so I found someone with a sewing machine. And as far as the snowboards. She probably would were them up on the hill. She hasnt hardly taken them off the last two days. Im glad she likes them.

I just wanted to show a few pictures of my latest project. These are the second pair of chaps I have made and probably the 5th tooling job. I think I am hooked I am pretty proud of the way they turned out. I have spent the last several months drawing sheridan style patterns on paper and learning what I liked and this is what I came up with. Please let me know where I can improve there are many of you on here that I envy and study your work. Please continue to post your pictures they inspire me to learn how to make my tooling better. The yokes were inspired by out west saddlery. Thought I would give credit were due. I hope they dont mind.

I think I am going to have to dig around and see if I can find some more pictures of his bike without the tool bag that he has on it right now. If the bike was close I would take some measurements. I was hoping to be able to do this with out him knowing what I was up to but I might just have to break down and call for some measurments

Thanks for all the help so far. I have seen that video of the tool bag on youtube a few times and it is probably where I am getting most my ideas for the bags. In the video would that bag end up connecting to the forks and if it does what keeps it from moving down and riding on the front fender or in my father in laws bike no fender so on the wheel. in the picture it looks like he might have a couple braces under his bag to hold it up.

Ok so I decided to just post some pictures. And after looking at the picture I decided I really don't even know how this bag that he is currently using is attached to the bike. So I think I need a lot more help here than I thought, such as how I am going to have to attach it to the bike and so forth. So you might just have to treat me like a complete beginner and give me all the info you can that would be much appreciated. I hope the picture is not to big How do I make it so it just fits the screen?

I am planning on building a tool bag for my Father in Law's 1969 FLH. But he is about 1400 miles away and I don't have a measurement for the distance between the forks. So I was hoping their would be someone on this forum who would be able to give me the measurements. I have never build a tool bag so this is all going to be new for me. So any other measurements that I would need to complete this project would be much appreciated. I will post pictures when I am finished. If pictures of the bike would help just let me know