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Linda Thanks for the picture. I will have to try it and see how it looks. Russ

Sounds interesting. Could you sent a picture? rharris

Thanks David. I enjoy seeing your motorcycle seats. Great work. Russ

Hi Here are some projects I finished before summer got busy. A bible cover for my granddaughter, gun belt and holster for my S&W 357 mag. and a set of slobber straps. No I didn't make the saddle. It is from Henderson Saddles in Rigdon, Id. Russ Harris

Thought it was about time I indroduced myself. Its been over 30 years since I did any leatherwork. Got busy and just didn't take time to do any. Now that I am semi-retired from ranching and driving a truck I have time to start over. I make mostly belts, billfolds, & etc. and anything horse related, except saddles. I have really enjoyed the saddle fit and saddle tree discussions. I have attached my latest project (which is not finished), a bible cover for my granddaughter.

I start with the foremost object first and work my way to the fartherest. rharris

Try Panhandle Leather in Amarillo, TX panhandleleather.com rharris

I used a 1/4" bolt, head and washer on one side and washer and nut on the other, with enough bolt left over to fit in the chuck on my drill. rharris

Stephanie I found a chap making vidio at http://www.pvsaddleshop.com/index.html. I have not viewed it but it might help. rharris

try www.cowboysaddler.com/chinks.php. I know there are alot more but could not find them on my bookmarks. if I find more I will post them. Hope this helps. rharris

Go to any chap makers web and they should have a page showing where to take measurements. Hope this helps rharris