Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted July 9, 2009 Members Report Posted July 9, 2009 Several Years ago I bought a couple of large hides from Weaver (just enough to do one leg each). I believe they still have them for sale, (checked in the catalog and yes they do). I used them to make a special order set of chinks for a cutter. He still has them today displays them in his saddle shop when not in use, and they have "aged" beautifully. They took on a kind of rust patina, they are very light in weight, which he wanted cause he cuts mostly in the summer months around here and says he can wear them all day. Usually they take them off as soon as they are done with a run. He said that he gets lots of comments about them and where he got them, and has sent me a lot of work because of them. It's really nice material to work with, durable, has a nice feel and over time takes on a real nice patina. I certainly recommend it if you have a real pickyunish customer looking for something different. For those who want to see them, the are at Jacobs Boots and Saddles in Bellville Mi. I'd send pics, but; I don't have any and am not sure when I will be by that way again. Hope that helps. Bondo Bob Quote
Ambassador The Major Posted July 9, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted July 9, 2009 That hide looks like roo to me. But it looks glazed. Keep in mind you will be able find 2 types of hide finishes out there, glazed or unglazed. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
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