YRsaddles Report post Posted January 8, 2008 these are pics of my last saddle and two that I am working on now, one I have just start to put in the ground seat that other has the ground seat in and I have covered the fork and wrapped the horn. more pics to follow as I complete the next twoposted one pic twice sorry guys heres the one it is supposed to be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kani Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Nice, very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecil Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Thats a beautiful saddle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Yr, that's some beautiful work your doing. I always admire you saddle makekers, the work and dedication that goes into one of those amazes me. I like the way you've show a bit of the work in progress as well. Thanks Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YRsaddles Report post Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) first is a saddle that was recently finished, then there are 2 that I'm woring on now. in progress. I will post more pics of the two in progress and ya'll can see them take shape and will post some pics of other saddles and tack that I've made later on so check back. and before you ask those aren't ralide trees they are wood "tuff coated" trees Edited January 9, 2008 by YRsaddles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Beautiful job! Really nice. ArtS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Looks like a nice, comfy seat. All leather groundseat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 9, 2008 YR, Nice work. A couple questions though too. Whose trees are those and what is the coating? In the pics, it almost looks like there are seams in the covering, but then it is a smooth finish? Any special concerns with the finish peeling while you are working it or anything? Also on your seat on the finished saddle it almost looks like there is a separate piece used to finish in the cantle dish. Is it my eyes, or just the way the tooling makes it look? Welcome aboard, glad you found us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) YR, I'm with Bruce on the cantlle/seat. I even pulled the pictures down and tried to zoom in. Still looked like it might be separate pieces but that could be the pictures. Welcome aboard! Regards, Ben Edited January 9, 2008 by gtwister09 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YRsaddles Report post Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Looks like a nice, comfy seat. All leather groundseat? Yes, I prefer an all leather ground seat over the metel or fiberglass ground seats whether or not a padded seat is going in. Edited January 9, 2008 by YRsaddles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YRsaddles Report post Posted January 9, 2008 YR, Nice work. A couple questions though too. Whose trees are those and what is the coating? In the pics, it almost looks like there are seams in the covering, but then it is a smooth finish? Any special concerns with the finish peeling while you are working it or anything? Also on your seat on the finished saddle it almost looks like there is a separate piece used to finish in the cantle dish. Is it my eyes, or just the way the tooling makes it look? Welcome aboard, glad you found us. Wow I'm impressed...nice eyes Bruce...the trees are wood "tuff coated" trees. basicly means a wood tree sprayed with Line-x. I get them made from a tree maker here in Georgia. I know Bowden offers a "tuff coat" but I don't know if it is the same product. It won't peel, crack, or come off in any way. and the coat COMPLETELY seals the tree. A little prep work is required though, Sometime there are drips in the coat and those have to be sanded smooth. If you want MORE info on these trees. just ask. As far as the cantle. again good eyes. The seat is actually a half seat. You don't really see them that way anymore ,sort of an OLD school look. thats what the customer wanted in this case. a blend of old and new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) You saddlemakers just blow me the........ away! Great work! Edited January 9, 2008 by bustedlifter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunt Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Very nice indeed. I agree with everyone else I am in awe of the stuff saddlemakers can do. Regards, Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldgringo Report post Posted January 10, 2008 thanks for posting those pictures. I have been wondering about all leather seats. Please continue with the posting of the pics. Thanks a lot OG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted January 13, 2008 I also use the leather ground seat and Lin-X coated trees. You do really nice work! ArtS first is a saddle that was recently finished, then there are 2 that I'm woring on now. in progress. I will post more pics of the two in progress and ya'll can see them take shape and will post some pics of other saddles and tack that I've made later on so check back. and before you ask those aren't ralide trees they are wood "tuff coated" trees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
