I also want to make a saddle, and study is in the works. I also found an old saddle maker just a hop skip and jump from my door, and will see if he would teach me.
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;hl=pictures
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-uplo...st-t185663.html
You can do a search to find this topic
I hope to get pictures soon. The carving style looks Arizona or California style. Very heavy.
Number across rear jockeys
1166
562-54405
Also what is a (McClain??) army style saddle worth in good shape. Missing the strips?
Thanks for the help.