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Keith...

what type of glue do you use? I have been using barge cement, Is there something better?

My favorite is XL8 contact cement.

Keith Seidel

Seidel's Saddlery

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What exactly is "construction paper" its sure to be called by a different name here in Australia!!.

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David,

Craft paper like they use to make paper grocery bags works well. It is available in various weights. I like to fold it down the center to make a pattern that I only have to draw and stitch half and unfold for the whole seat. I use this paper for making temp patterns and such. I buy it in huge rolls!

Keith

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When I start gluing the suede on do I put contact cement on both the seat leather AND the suede? Or do I just put the cement on the saddle seat part? Hope this makes sense. Thanks for any insight to this.

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Glue both sides, and stick it together while wet do you can slide it into place before it sets.

Keith Seidel

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Thanks, Keith! This is the first one I have ever done and I following your explanation. It is time to do the gluing. So far so good up to this point! Thanks again.

Tom

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Okay, have the seat glued and stitched in. Now going to do the binding. Should I wet the binding

to help reform it around the cantel? Do I install it with the glue wet like I did with the suede?

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Tom

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Assuming this is a repair job... wetting the cantle binding is not necessary as it is already formed to fit. finding the holes and lining them up is the hardest part and is quite important if you want it to fit like it was originally. It is easier to fit with the glue a little wet on the top surface, but the under side will be pretty tacky by the time you get to it. But yes, assemble it with the glue wet also. Keith

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www.seidelsaddlery.com

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Glad to find this old topic. I've managed to not fix any seats, but want to do a favor for one of the young kids in our club. A learning experience! I've made a few saddles but never with an added seat leather or padding. Keith's instructions are good, but a couple questions. 

Can I use rubber cement effectively instead of contact cement? Stohlman uses rubber cement in his saddle making book. Seems like rubber cement is more forgiving w a novice like me, but I wonder about sticking over the life of the saddle. Seems like it should w a rider sitting on it?

Stitching repairs is always tricky getting in the old holes. Any tips for doing that? I have a machine, but can hand sew if best. - John

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John,

Photos would be nice if possible.  I've done a few seats, and each one was different.  Also, I usually hand stitch to line up the original holes on repairs.  What type of padding are you using?  How large is the padded area: full, half-seat, or insert?

Ron

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