Tkleather1

I am not 100% but I think the bees wax is the problem. I have heard that bees wax will not allow the dye to absorb into the leather. another thing are you using dye or edge paint?

I am trying to concoct my own wax mixtures but I am having trouble melting some of them( they caught on fire) I know ha ha. what is the best way to melt. 1. Glycerin Saddle soap 2.Bees Wax 3.Parafin I know this sounds trivial but I am trying to experiment here and I am having no success. I know some of you mix your own waxes and such so it you could help me out I sure would appreciate it. Thanks Tim Worley

DITTO, I got one from brenda and I absolutly love it. what a wonderful job, and lady.

I have never built a saddle, Hell I dont even know where to start I was just Verifying my standpoint on Mr. Harwood. I couldnt tell you even what "I" think would be the better of the two. I was just stating a point. I would guess that an all leather seat would be more comfy, but all of the wood that I have ever rode have had a tin in them.

I sure dont know the whole answer to that question but I think Mr. Harwood would be among the list.

No tutorial from me I aint near good enough. and I could pick out errors all day if you want, I am never 100 % satisfied with my work I always am looking for a way to make it better. Thanks to all for the kind words Tim Worley

Thanks Storm that is a great idea. I have to build one for the wife next so maybe. MadMaxx EVOO is Extra Virgin Olive Oil. and I use Saddle lac applied with Sheep skin NOT SPRAYED it spots real bad when sprayed. and then I use tankote as well. Thanks to all. Tim Worley

Well here is the latest project that I completed. It is7/8 oz Herman oak. Lined with pig. the Gusset is Bone chap leather from the hide house. it is a pretty straight forward pattern. the enclosure is magnets under the buckles, I used Bontex for the stiffener but I think thes might be the last of that because once its stuck there aint no gettin it up. I used a Barry king Basket stamp, light EVOO and my neet-lac replacment applied with sheep skin. Let me know what you think. I am still workin on the edges but dont know what to do when using chap leather as a gusset.

hey thanks for the info. I probably dont want to use the thing anyway then.

I have another question regarding this dilema. I have the same machine and tried the same thing, the problem I had is the top thread was pulling the bottom thread all the way up. When I use the presser foot I have the same problem when going around corners and the thread is no longer under the foot. I tried to adjust the bobbin tension and it helped a little but didnt solve the problem. the local machine shop I have here wasnt alot of help so I went back to the original presser feet, I have been told that the roller foot makes a huge difference so if you guys have any suggestions please let me know. Sorry to Hijack. Tim Worley

I am glad that the two forums are getting along and post both places.

I use Bontex. I use it here and there for bag stiffener ( I buy it at Tandy, They sell it as "bag stiffener") I have been using it since I started in leather work. There are some draw backs though if you are not careful while tracing you can distor the pattern over time. I personaly am going to look up some of Bobs styrene it wound like the winning ticket. One question Bob what do you cut it with Just shears? Tim

I think that is a good Idea but I dont see where they atatch to the saddle? I like the general idea however I would try to add a little more depth to your tooling. Just my two cents take it for what its worth. Tim TK-leather

I jsut want to thank Brenda at Lasergiftcreations.com for making me a new Makers mark. I am very happy with not only the stamp but also dealing with all of my stupid questions. Brenda did a great job with the stamp and had incredible customer service. Thank you Brenda. I will post a picture of the impression later today when I get back home. Tim TK-Leather

I dont have a clue what your pattern entails but I know that my wife has a Pommel bag that has a water bottle holder. A friend if mine has just a water bottle holder that is screwed right to the tree under a set of strings, and his wife has an insulated version of the same. They got them all at some horse expo here in spokane about 5 years ago or so, I dont remember who makes them but they are all made of nylon. Not trying to discourage at all just letting you know what I know is out there. Tim

good lookin stuff as always Mark. I think your finger cuts look pretty good to me. A heck of alot better than any that I have attempted.

nice work as usual mark

I would like. Send me a pm if you want

Shoot buddy those look good to me. I have never built a saddle but I will one of these days and when I do I hope they turn out as nice as those. Good luck in the mountains or desert what ever that bad jujju is overthere. I asume that you are military and I wish all of you the best and wish all of you HEROS come home safe. Tim TK-leather

ok some more ignorance showing here. what is it you are calling a Chinaman?

I am curious what is the best method to get a good tight wrap on the horn. I would like to use mule hide but cant find any apron splits. I do however have a bunch of latigo and was thinking about using that because that is what the saddle came with. So if any of you pros could fill me in on you method I sure would appreciate it. Thanks Tim TK-leather

I think Dunkin Donuts coffee would do the trick LOL

Just curious but why does it need to be three peices?

Go hunting and shoot a buck or a bull