cowboysaddlemaker

Have you tried Weaver Leather? I know they have 3/4 & 1" I am not sure about 5/8". All of the jockey saddles I have been working on have 3/4". Abbey saddlery is an excellant supplier also I order from them as well.

Hi, your goal of opening a saddle shop is admirable. I have never regretted doing the same. I think the hardest thing for me was trying to figure out what to charge for my services. I purchased a Cobra dream machine probably 6 to 8 months ago and am loving it, I have not found anything I can't do on it, and have not had any trouble with it short of it getting out of time which was caused by a saddle I was relining and the leather was quite brittle and I ended up breaking 6 needles before it was all said and done, after that it started skipping stitches so I timed it but it didn't seem to help so I called Steve and he helped me to get it right, I just didn't quite have it timed right, Steve is very knowledgeable and eager to help, I would definately recommend the class 4 cobra! Good luck with your business, Alan

WOW, those really are a big deal! I really like the design, color & holder, thanks for sharing. Alan

He is going to be extatic! Very nice work! I really like the hair on, it adds a nice contrast with the russet leather! Thanks and keep up the good work, Alan

Good job! Alan

Very nice! I really like your carving and overall design & balance. I was thinking that your general design would be good for a fly fishing rod case! Thanks for the idea & for sharing, Alan

Beautiful! Everything about your organizer is top notch, thanks for sharing, Alan

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum. I know what you mean I caught the bug quite awhile back and it is still as exciting today as it was the first time! I hope that never changes! Don't be bashful, post pics, we love pics. Alan

Thanks for sharing, that is fantastic, Peter does some of the best work I've seen! He has really got the coloring down pat!

Very Nice! Can't tell your new to making holsters, keep up the good work, Alan

Welcome aboard, lot's a good folks here, willing to share & help, look forward to seeing pic's, Alan

Magazine rack/holder??

Very nice, thanks for sharing, Alan

Very professional, everything looks great, design, stitching, color and overall balance & design. Keep up the good work, Alan

Beautiful! As usual Peters work is impeccable! His carving and coloring are always top notch, Thanks for sharing, Alan

Hello & welcome to the forum, I am glad you are doing ok from your surgery, leatherwork is a great way to keep busy & creative, there is no limit to what you can do, as you can see from browsing some of the photos on the site! Again welcome and we look forward to seeing your work, Alan

Hi Emma and welcome! Ditto on everything already said, this is a great place, where else could one find so much knowledge & talent with ones so eager to share and so encouraging! Alan

Welcome, you are going to love this site, everyone is very open & willing to help. Looking forward to seeing your work, Alan

Very nice, your lacing is nice & clean, good tooling too! Good use of celtic knot design, pleasing to the eye. Keep on keepin on, Alan

Nice Job! Certainly haven't lost it in 5 mo's, like riding a bicycle huh? Keep up the good work, Alan

Looks like maybe a file folder. Nice use of several stamping tools to create a a cool design! Alan

WOW very nice! I really like the contrast between the red & black, nice even & uniform sewing, Alan

Very nice work, nice design too. Your bar grounding is nice and even, you can't see the different tool impressions, nice attention to detail, keep up the good work, Thanks for sharing, Alan

Very nice! Your lacing looks clean and neat, Alan