ktravis

I'm hoping someone here can help me. When I bought my shop (in 1989) it came with a supply of wire bristles. These are great for stitching cantle bindings because they are flexible, and I could feed them up under the Cheyenne roll, where there is not a lot of room. I am now down to my last bristle, and it is getting pretty beat up. I have not found any new ones. Does anyone know where I can get some? Also, what are the best alternatives IF I can't get any more bristles. What are you using, and how do you stich your Cheyenne rolls at the cantle?. Thanks, Keith

I am in the process of sorting and cleaning a box of old leather tools I aquired. They had been stored in a basement at least 60 years. I am working on the Gomphs now, and they look respectable, but I would like them to gleam, the way some guys I have seen get them to look. How do you get that shine? Thanks in advance if you know the secret.

I am restoring an old(1920vintage) western saddle, and the skirts were lined with a yellow felt, 3/16" thick. Does anyone know of a source for a suitable replacement for this type felt? Thanks for any and all suggestions.