Members Studio-N Posted February 9, 2009 Members Report Posted February 9, 2009 Hello. Please take a look at this picture. It is the saddle tree from the old Tandy Ranchero saddle or lamp kit and is about 4 inches long. I picked one of these up on eBay and would really like to make more than one of these. The leather part is easy, but since these are no longer available getting another tree is the problem. However, it occurs to me that obviously this is resin to start off with. So does any one know where I could get this cast commercially to be able to make multiples? Or perhaps there is someone here that might want to make some? Of course the horn should probably point the right way. Any help would be appreciated. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
ArtS Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 What size is that tree? Thanks, Art Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Members Studio-N Posted February 9, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2009 It is only about 4 to 5 inches long. It was part of a mini saddle kit for display and also reused in a lamp kit. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
gtwister09 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Contact Dale Grabowski at Grandpa's Pastime. At one time last year he was setting up his gear to make them. Grandpa's Pastime Regards, Ben Edited February 9, 2009 by gtwister09 Quote
Members Studio-N Posted February 9, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2009 Thank you Ben, I will contact him and let everyone know. I'd still like to know if any can makes the molds. I'd think I'd trying to cast them as well, 'cause I just don't have enough hobbies. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
gtwister09 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 Studio-N said: Thank you Ben, I will contact him and let everyone know. I'd still like to know if any can makes the molds. I'd think I'd trying to cast them as well, 'cause I just don't have enough hobbies. Dale's I believe are out of wood but I may be wrong. Regards, Ben Quote
HorsehairBraider Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 I make molds, but not that big - ~! One thing, you should check the casting over and see if it is stamped anywhere. If someone brought me someone else's work to make a mold, I would not do it, because I'd fear to get in trouble for it, especially if it was stamped. It would be considered stealing someone else's work. However, if you changed it somehow - did an original that you based on this for example, that would be perfectly legal. Once you have an original that you yourself had made, or altered this one in a way to make it your own (change the swells, maybe) then you could perhaps take it to a crafts department or arts department at a local school or university. I know that people can make molds to cast resin, and do them in their own home. So I know it's possible, and my best guess would be to talk to a local school about it. I make molds for jewelry, and they are smaller than what you want. I have a mold frame to make a big men's cuff bracelet, but it would not be big enough for that tree! Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
ArtS Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 If you find someone to do this I'd be interested in a few. Art Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Members Casey Jordan Posted February 9, 2009 Members Report Posted February 9, 2009 I have 4 or 5 of the original ones from the Tandy kits and they are all wood. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I think the one you have is a mold of one of the wood ones. I don't think the sold them in a resin like yours. Casey Quote Casey Jordan www.caseyjordansaddle.com www.artofthecowboymakers.com Q: Do you have A.D.D.? A: Look, there's a chicken
Members Studio-N Posted February 9, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2009 All I can say is that it all came in the original Tandy packinging. I've seen several others sell on eBay since and all the pictures have always been resin. I did see the one that sold last night on eBay and the picture was wood. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
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