Broncsnapper Report post Posted March 18, 2023 Recently purchased a seat strainer from Weaver leather. This is the first time I’ve ever built a saddle, and trying to figure out the proper method for installation. I can understand how to do a two piece, but this one piece is kind of confusing to me. Does anybody have any suggestions or a place where I can see the installation of the one piece strainer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted March 18, 2023 56 minutes ago, Broncsnapper said: This is the first time I’ve ever built a saddle Moved your post to saddle construction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldshot Ron Report post Posted March 18, 2023 Since you are using a metal seat strainer, the best tutorial that I have found is Jeremiah Watt's DVD on saddle making. There are a couple of videos on You Tube that may be helpful: one is David Mills video. The one problem with buying a strainer from Weaver is that their strainers may be too short for a seat over 15 inches. A good source for strainers is Montana Leather. There, you can talk with someone that can measure the strainer to make sure it will fit your saddle before you purchase it. I have taken to making my own strainers from 22 ga. stock that you can find in a hardware store (i.e. True Value). This way you can cut it to fit the length, width, and stirrup slots to match your tree bars and your purpose. Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broncsnapper Report post Posted March 23, 2023 Thank you I will watch those videos and call Montana leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
