timjtodd Report post Posted February 20, 2008 I'm getting ready to build a cutting saddle and am leaning toward and in skirt rigging. I've not done an in skirt before so I'd be interested in seeing different designs for them. Pictures, Drawings, whatever you've got. I really like the one Jon has over in the flat plate discussion. Thanks Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted February 20, 2008 Tim, I wanted to offer a couple of tips on your in skirt. First, make sure you cut a deep enough stitch groove so your thread won't suffer from abrasion and glue your top piece really well to the skirt. Secondly concerns the selection of rigging plates available. I use the 5053 plate a lot, but I prefer the 550 rivet-in flat ring. They are very strong because they are a continuous ring, and there is much more room to maneuver the latigo through the plate. Four rivet holes are pre-drilled. You can get these from Herb Bork, Boise Foundry, and Harwood. Harwood is the only one I know of that offer these in stainless. I've attached a pic of a saddle I built using the 550. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted February 20, 2008 I'll get the pic uploaded pretty soon...having computer issues. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted February 20, 2008 here it is Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted February 20, 2008 guess not...somebody help Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted February 20, 2008 AhHah! Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timjtodd Report post Posted February 20, 2008 Beautiful saddle Jon, worth the wait to see it. So in the front half of that skirt is there 3 layers of leather or two? And then the back half is just two right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRedding Report post Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Jon, what a beatiful saddle, your usual nice job. . I'm not familiar with building an in-skirt with a rear D like that you wouldn't have some under construction pictures of one somewhere would you ? Edited February 20, 2008 by JRedding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted February 20, 2008 Tim, There are only 2 layers throughout the skirt and rigging system, with the exception of where the rear plugs extend toward the front (no front plugs). This should overlap the rigging leather about 4" and skive to blend. Sewing this all together adds additional strength. I've attached a couple more pix for clarification. Also you might want to look at cowboylegacy.com. There are three saddles on there by Keith Seidel. All three use the 550 ring and clearly display what I consider a premium in-skirt, as well as being some of the finest saddles you will see! Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted February 21, 2008 NICE RIG!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Jon. I have also had problems posting pics but never did pre crash, dunno it might just be me. Barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Report post Posted February 21, 2008 Jon, Thanks for posting the pictures. I have been thinking of doing and in skirt rigging on my next saddle and your help here is very appreciated. Thanks again, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
