Go2Tex Report post Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) Just to show ya'll that I have actually been doing something besides playing on the Leatherworker forum............. Got all the goodies on this one. Bork hardware, W&C chestnut leather, Weber 4" brass bell stirrups, Weaver shearling wool, built on a Ben Swanke tree, my first from him and I really enjoyed it. What a nice tree! I think I'm hooked. I included some contruction pics to show how I layed this cantle back and the sharper break, though not perfect, the importance of the groundwork became crystal clear on this one. Edited February 10, 2009 by Go2Tex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Thats a really nice looking saddle. I really liked the way you transitioned from the meandering to the floral work. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Tex, real nice workmanship ... did you buy that saddle from the neighbor? that shop doesn't even look dirty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clairmullin Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Nice! Love the color! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Really nice Brent! I, too, like the way you brought the border out from behind the floral corners. It adds a lot depth to the tooling design. Good job! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Stunning. Just stunning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJeep Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted February 10, 2009 GREAT LOOKING SADDLE.. whad did you you use to put on as a final finish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Brent, Very very nice.... As always I love the additional photos and details that are shown. For instance without the back to front shot, we would have never seen all the extra detail of the floral work on the back of the cantle and the binding. Additional detail like that would have helped sell the saddle. Great shots. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted February 11, 2009 well I must say, you are heck of a saddle maker and even though we haven't always seen I to eye on stuff, I am gratefull for any input when ever you feel like it. Great work and thanks for posting makes me want to do better in my work. Wow that's a beauty Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Tex, real nice workmanship ... did you buy that saddle from the neighbor? that shop doesn't even look dirty As a matter of fact, I got out the shop vac just before doing the final pics of this saddle. The pics that show the a bit of the shop don't show the mess that is normally piled pretty high when I'm in the middle of a saddle. I try to keep the floor swept up after I carve out a seat because there is a lot of scraps and shavings on the floor. I like to be able to glance around the floor when I come in and spot any kritters like scorpions and the like so I can get out the bug killer. But, seriously, a clean work space makes for a clean project. I try to clean as I go. GREAT LOOKING SADDLE.. whad did you you use to put on as a final finish? Thanks Luke, I gave it a good coat of Tan Kote. And thanks to all for the very kind words and compliments. I put this one on "FeeBay" so, we'll see how the not-so bipartisan Democrat Spendulous Package is working so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted February 11, 2009 A very beautiful saddle ! What did you use to get that beautiful color?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilkuku Report post Posted February 12, 2009 That beautiful!!!!!! I want to know how to get STARTED! Very nice, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted February 12, 2009 A very beautiful saddle ! What did you use to get that beautiful color?? It's drum dyed chestnut from Wicket & Craig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted February 12, 2009 That is beautiful work, Brent. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Brewer Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Tex,Nice looking wood Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elwood Turner Report post Posted February 12, 2009 Good looking saddle, nice tooling. Elwood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Nice work Brent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Real nice work as usual Brent.........especially for a Texican building a buckaroo rig!JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Real nice work as usual Brent.........especially for a Texican building a buckaroo rig!JW Yeah, there is some interest in Wades down here, but it looks like I'm gonna have to start building some swell forks so folks recognize that it's supposed to go on a horse. I'm also working on a more typical South Texas ranch saddle finish...... yeah, neatsfoot oil mixed with sand, then drug through some cactus for that "antique" look. That oughta turn some heads. heheh And, I've come up with a new carving feature to adorn them..... the poison oak leaf design with cutter ant bite holes in everything else. It seems poison oak is about the only thing they won't eat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Yeah, there is some interest in Wades down here, but it looks like I'm gonna have to start building some swell forks so folks recognize that it's supposed to go on a horse. I'm also working on a more typical South Texas ranch saddle finish...... yeah, neatsfoot oil mixed with sand, then drug through some cactus for that "antique" look. That oughta turn some heads. hehehAnd, I've come up with a new carving feature to adorn them..... the poison oak leaf design with cutter ant bite holes in everything else. It seems poison oak is about the only thing they won't eat. Ha!..........that's pretty good, and true. Since I am about 2/3rds west Texan myself, I understand. I build swell forks primarily, but I am working on a wade currently. Getting ready to build a hybrid.......swell fork with a wood post horn. Again Brent, really nice work! JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Ha!..........that's pretty good, and true. Since I am about 2/3rds west Texan myself, I understand. I build swell forks primarily, but I am working on a wade currently. Getting ready to build a hybrid.......swell fork with a wood post horn. Again Brent, really nice work! JW Don't tell me, let me quess.... a modified association by any chance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Don't tell me, let me quess.... a modified association by any chance? I have actually built the swell fork / wood post horn combo with Buster Welch Roper style swells, Will James and a mod association. This one coming up would probably best be described as a Low Association. This one will be for myself, and Jon Watsabaugh is building the tree. Maybe I can remember to post a photo of the tree when Jon gets it ready. JW Edited February 15, 2009 by jwwright Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted February 16, 2009 I have actually built the swell fork / wood post horn combo with Buster Welch Roper style swells, Will James and a mod association. This one coming up would probably best be described as a Low Association. This one will be for myself, and Jon Watsabaugh is building the tree. Maybe I can remember to post a photo of the tree when Jon gets it ready. JW I'll be looking forward to seeing that one. Please do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjcchawks Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Those Swanke trees are nice huh. I just ordered two more myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
