Frodo Report post Posted October 5, 2023 I made a set of saddle bags but seemed to have misplaced the horse the bag itself is a Herman oak split back strap is 9oz veg tan flap and straps are 6oz veg tan saddle tan antique with neutral resolene as a resist. And tan kote finish front panel of the Bag is 2” smaller than the back giving the bag an “offset” look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted October 5, 2023 They nicey They look kinda Spanish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted October 5, 2023 Thank you, That is the look I was trying to achieve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted October 5, 2023 Nice job Frodo. If I had a nitpick I think the look would be better and more rounded if the front panel went over the gusset. same holes just a different look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted October 5, 2023 beautiful work my friend!! looks like you'll be throwin them over your shoulder till you find that horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted October 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: beautiful work my friend!! looks like you'll be throwin them over your shoulder till you find that horse. 1 hour ago, toxo said: Nice job Frodo. If I had a nitpick I think the look would be better and more rounded if the front panel went over the gusset. same holes just a different look. Thank you for the reply, the front panel does go over the gusset. At the top but not at the bottom, Is that what you meant? Cover the bottom also? Hmmmm, not a bad idea the outside panel is 2” smaller or 4” total narrower than the back panel maybe this picture will help. The first image you saw was kinda crappy Shows offset Shows flap over gusset Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted October 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Frodo said: I made a set of saddle bags but seemed to have misplaced the horse I'll bet the horse will turn up if you fill the bags with feed. Did you include hardware to tie the bags on your saddle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littlef Report post Posted October 5, 2023 Those are cool! I've been toying with the idea of replacing my black leather saddle bags on my motorcycle, and making some with a more western style in brown/tan with tooling. I seem to have way more ideas for projects, than I have free time to get to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted October 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Frodo said: maybe this picture will help. The first image you saw was kinda crappy Shows offset Shows flap over gusset This first picture has the two parts together and sewn through like yours' This gives a dished effect. This pic shows the front panel over the top of the gusset and sewn through giving a more rounded look. Same pattern, same holes just a different look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burkhardt Report post Posted October 6, 2023 Curious to know cuz I got a split myself, did the antique work on the other bag you were making? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted October 6, 2023 13 hours ago, Burkhardt said: Curious to know cuz I got a split myself, did the antique work on the other bag you were making? Not really, it turns it dark and that us about the extent of it what does seem to work is cheap liquid polish you get at that dollar major store it slicks down the fibers well, I use it on the back side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted October 13, 2023 Those are beautiful I'd be proud to have them on my bike or my horse if I could find one LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cattleman Report post Posted October 14, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 8:43 AM, TomE said: I'll bet the horse will turn up if you fill the bags with feed. Did you include hardware to tie the bags on your saddle? Saddle bags are generally attached to the saddle by the saddle strings on the saddle. I used to punch 4 holes (2 on each side) to run the saddle strings through the saddle bags then through a slotted conch, and secure it with some fancy braided knot or bleed the saddle strings together on all my saddle bags or doctoring pouches.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted October 14, 2023 After looking at them. I kinda tweaked the look a little Bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted October 14, 2023 Dang man those are cool!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandyDave Report post Posted October 15, 2023 Some nice work frodo. If you can't find a horse or bike to throw them on you could always grab your six gun and throw them across your shoulder and become a old time bank robber. I'm sure they would hold plenty of loot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
