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Thank you Kathy, makes learning easier with help that comes from this group. Stephanie

Thank You Dave,I appreciate the kind words. Mulefoot thank you and I will be shortening the yoke up some on the next ones. Stephanie

Thanks for the tip on the "collar". I hadn't thought about the length there. I will ask how they fit when in the saddle and now try a shorter yoke. I appreciate all the helpful tips I can get. Thanks Stephanie

Thank you kind Sir Stephanie

Clay M. thanks, I am not cutting deep enough. I will practice to feather. I will try to tilt my beveler. Is there a right way to use the bargrounders? Or do you just keep tapping until it feels right. I appreciate your comments,thank you.Stephanie I am asking about learning in general. Not about any particular piece,at this time. Just realize that I need the appearance of depth. Stephanie Clay, I think judging the casing has been answered by both you and Whinwwine. Thanks to you both. Rubber cementing will be tried soon. I am going to go for deeper cuts on the next practice piece. Thank you. The help here is awesome. Sorry just couldn't let the Bert and Ernie thing go.. Got me curious. Thanks stephanie

Regis, I think that is a great idea. I know I could use more help. I am one who can't get to the trade shows to be able to learn technique. I am with you here.Stephanie

Need any tips or instruction here. Looking at the pictures posted by Clay of the Sheridan 07 show. First they are beautiful. Second,how do I get more depth in my carving? To get the depth ,is it the swivel knife cuts,actual stamping tools, how well the leather is cased, the quality of the leather itself, or do I need a big d--- maul?....or all of the above :biggrin: Any advice will be greatly appreciated, thanks Stephanie

Thank you kind Sir,high praise indeed. Thank you Stephanie

Thank you, I really want to turn out as good a product as I can. With the tips and support from everyone here,makes it so much easier to learn. Thank you Stephanie

These were really a challenge ...but they fit when he tried them on...wooohooo.

Thank you very much You'r on... Stephanie

Romey, Thanks. I got some very good help on how to take measurements and put them to leather,from Blake. Now I want to tackle more measurements and see it work again,and again Clay, Thank you,with all the support here,it will be easier to post from here on. Thanks Stephanie

Ken ,thank you. It is easier to make them, then the putting them up for others to check out. Stephanie ps. your work is awesome!

Here are my first chaps.

The swirl I bought was from a maker in TX. I have looked all over for his address,can't come up with it. It is a fraction bigger then the pattern on my old Hamley saddle. Wish I could remember the gentlemans name who made it. It took about 8 months before I got it,but it was worth the wait.I will keep looking for his name,he does good work.Stephanie

See we are a catagory already stephanie

Count me in as a contestant. Will you have a beginners, very new to, just learning, but love leather catagory??? stephanie

Thank you Bruce G. The lead to Goliger is much appreciated. From what I have seen here and at your site,there is some awesome talent here,very willing to help folks like me who are learning. Thanks Stephanie

Thank you for the information. I will be coming to your place soon, for the Dusty Johnson cd's. You have much of what I need and then much much more !. Thanks Stephanie

Thank you for the information and I will be coming to your place soon for the Dusty Johnson CD's. You have most of what I will be needing. Thank you Stephanie

Thanks Romey, the last thing I need to do is get someone sored up. I really want to get it right. Any one can sell the first set...I want repeat business and positive word of mouth. I appreciate the lead. Another bunch that I will try to get chaps on is the guys and gals at the track. There is another thing I have to consider, they ride pretty short , should I worry about leather weight or add in an inch around at the knee, or put in a heel down. I used a heel down ,but never rode as short as the Jocks. Any thoughts on this? Thanks Stephanie

I get to answer my own question. Someone with better eyes then I, made out the mark on it. S. F. Ahlstrom from Lakeview Oregon has his stamp on it. Stephanie

Beautiful ,just beautiful.