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Hello all! Here is my first saddle build. It's a 13 inch youth saddle for my younger siblings. (I figured my first saddle should for kids who wouldn't mind all the mistakes.) It took me 20 days from start to finish on this rig. I used thoroughbred leather. It's far from perfect so if you have any critique I'd love to hear it! Thanks! Ryan

Saddleman Press announces the Seventh Printing of Dusty Johnson’s saddlemaking instruction course entitled “Saddlemaking Construction and Repair Techniques“. This instruction package is the complete material used by the students in the Pleasant Valley Saddle School in Colorado for over 25 years. Now Dusty is sharing his methods for creating a working Western Saddle as used on ranches and for pleasure riders. This is the largest selling saddlemaking publication ever printed. The Full Course consists of a well illustrated 136 page book, a 2+ hour DVD showing details from the book and a complete set of full size cutting and skiving patterns for making any type of western saddle. For those interested in repair this detailed construction knowledge makes the job much easier. The complete set costs only $65 with FREE shipping (International shipping extra) For additional information about Western saddles including information about saddle trees, saddle fit, care, and why styles are important the popular book Saddle Savvy is available for $22.95 individually or it may be added to the saddle course for a total of $75 with FREE shipping (International shipping extra). To purchase contact your favorite leathercraft dealer or contact Saddleman Press direct at 2870 W Granite Park Drive, Prescott, Arizona 86305. Telephone: (928) 515-3029 Website: www.pvsaddleshop.com Wholesale inquiries invited.

Saddleman Press announces the Seventh Printing of Dusty Johnson’s saddlemaking instruction course entitled “Saddlemaking Construction and Repair Techniques“. This instruction package is the complete material used by the students in the Pleasant Valley Saddle School in Colorado for over 25 years. Now Dusty is sharing his methods for creating a working Western Saddle as used on ranches and for pleasure riders. This is the largest selling saddlemaking publication ever printed. The Full Course consists of a well illustrated 136 page book, a 2+ hour DVD showing details from the book and a complete set of full size cutting and skiving patterns for making any type of western saddle. For those interested in repair this detailed construction knowledge makes the job much easier. The complete set costs only $65 with FREE shipping (International shipping extra) For additional information about Western saddles including information about saddle trees, saddle fit, care, and why styles are important the popular book Saddle Savvy is available for $22.95 individually or it may be added to the saddle course for a total of $75 with FREE shipping (International shipping extra). To purchase contact your favorite leathercraft dealer or contact Saddleman Press direct at 2870 W Granite Park Drive, Prescott, Arizona 86305. Telephone: (928) 515-3029 Website: www.pvsaddleshop.com Wholesale inquiries invited. Saddlemaking 1 of 4.bmp Saddlemaking 2 f 4.bmp

Hi guys, I'm selling all my leather crafting DVDs. Saddlemaking: The Ground Seat by The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 30$ Floral Design by Cary Schwarz 30$ Floral Carving by Cary Schwarz 30$ (buy both Cary Schwarz DVDs for 50$) The Art of Leather Carving and Floral Layout by Jeremiah Watt 130$ Cowboy Crafts by Jeremiah Watt 130$ (buy both Jeremiah Watt DVDs for 250$) The Art of Saddle Making by Dale Harwood 100$ buy everything for 380$ shipping to the US - 25$ shipping to the EU - 15$

Hello all, It's been a while since I have been here to show some of my stuff, but since I am now (almost) done with my very first saddle (stirrups and breast collar are waiting to be done), I wanted to post some pictures of it here... I have chosen DVDs and books as sources, I've made my own patterns, and since almost every saddle over here is more for recreational riders than the hard working cowboy, I have made some decisions considering weight etc... The Saddle is made for my wife, it is all handstitched, it's got a 16" Seat, Small Skirts, inskirt rigging, and features a rather simple border tooling :-)... I've had some problems here and there, but all in all, for my first saddle I am very proud... Alltough I am a little bit scared; feel free to critique whatever you may find odd or "special"... haha :-) Thanks, Andy

We purchased this Consew Double Needle Post Machine recently. It was purchased brand new from the manufacturer. We thought it would work for our business, but instead it has sat unused in our art studio. We tried using it once or twice, but discovered that it is most definitely the wrong machine for our needs. It is technically in Like NEW condition, with no signs of wear. We've proactively serviced it to ensure that it is ready for the new owner. This machine would be better suited for a saddle maker or a company specializing in leather/upholstery fabric furniture, please see Full Specs below. This machine comes with the table and a servo motor. We are selling it for a few thousand less than what we paid in hopes it will sell quickly. Willing to accept reasonable offers. We are asking $3800 for this machine, actually selling it for a few thousand dollars less than what we paid in hopes it will sell quickly. Willing to accept reasonable offers only. We are unable to ship, due to its weight and size. Instead we are willing to deliver it anywhere within California for an additional $200. California buyers only. Local pick up is also acceptable. This machine is currently listed on EBAY, but I can pull auction if someone on this forum is interested. FULL SPECIFICATIONS: Model # 369RB-2 Double Needle, 1/4" Gauge- 135x17 Walking Foot Speed, Max (S.P.M)- 2200 Clearance Under Pressure Foot- 11/32" (8.5mm) Stitch Length- 5 s.p.i (5mm) Bed Size- 7"x20 3/8" (177mm x 518mm) APPLICATIONS: For sewing medium to medium heavy-weight fabrics. Leather, canvas, vinyl, synthetics, and various coated and laminated materials Designed for sewing operations which require decorative or functional angular stitching such as collars, pockets, shoe uppers, auto, boat and furniture upholstery, slacks, shirts, etc... Designed for stitching such products as overalls, raincoats, luggage, travelware accessories, bags, umbrella's, awnings, covers, tarpaulins, tents, wearing apparel, outdoor clothing, underwear, etc. General/parallel two-needle stitching with split bar for making even angle turns. Suitable for stitching uneven, hollow, tubular and curved articles FEATURES: Compound feed, walking foot mechanism assures perfect feeding of sewing material Large hooks and bobbin cases with their own thread take-up mechanism assure uniform and perfect stitching with minimum bobbin changes Easy operation of disengage able right and left needle bars by use of finger-touch lever Centra-Lube, semi-automatic lubrication system Oil fed take-up Stitches per minute 2200 Reverse Stitching Various gauge sets available Safety clutch protects the hooks from being damaged

I've got the opportunity to get a great deal on some back issues of the Leather Crafter's Journal and was wondering if anyone knew which issues contained Pete Gorrell's saddle making articles. I think they started in May of 1999, but how many issues was the series in, and were they in order one right after another? Thanks so much! Jamie

Hey guys, I'm selling my Jeremiah Watt DVD collection. All DVDs are in exellent shape, only watched once. The Art of Saddle Making 3pcs DVD set, ~ 10hrs 350$ (OP 400$) The Art of Leather Carving and Floral Layout 2pcs DVD set, ~ 6hrs 150$ (OP 180$) Cowboy Crafts: Engraving, Silversmithing, Bit & Spur Making 3pcs DVD set, ~ 7hrs $150 (OP $180) or alternatively: All Of It $600 (OP: 760$) I live in Austria, Europe, but I have no problem shipping internationally. Shipping costs (insured and trackable): USA - $25 EU - $20 Enjoy, Anne

Hello, I am with a county museum and am working on an update to our saddle exhibit. I would like to find a video on historic saddlemaking or leather work to include near an exhibit of a workbench with standard leatherworking tools. So far I have found only modern how-to tutorial video clips. If anyone has a source for a historical perspective, I would appreciate it!