VanHornSaddlery Report post Posted July 7, 2009 This is my first pair of cutting chaps. Have mosty been doing chinks and shotguns so this was a new one for me. The customer pointed out a few things I should have done different, but they took them home anyway and seemed pleased. Let me know what you all think. Thanks. Jake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 just a few things I would have done different. First I personally dont care for the long yoke down the leg but if that is what is ordered that is what you do. Second I would angle my fringe line more toward the ground it will hang more natural that way. third try to keep you guide lines a little less noticable I know that with that hide the fringe guide line will go away after time but I have done the same thing when I was just gettin started and almost lost the sale because of it. I aint no expert those are just some things I would have changed. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manfrommuc Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Hello Jake, nice chaps you made but I am not the expert of these kind of leatherworks Greetings Johann Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkB Report post Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Jake I think they look really nice. I have not made any cutting chaps but have made a lot of chinks and shot gun chaps. I have found that a yoke like the one you have made makes no difference in the fit it is all about personal preference. I would also cut the fringe on a stepper angle so it will hang down the leg not stick out from the leg. I have thought about making a pair and I'm thinking about a little flair at the bottom hope some one will chime in here and say if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I try hard to make all lay out marks so they are not seen but with some leather that is hard. I think you did a great job Keep up the good work. you have a nice start that you will refine as you make more we all do. Good Job and thanks for sharing them with us. Mark Edited July 7, 2009 by MarkB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Looks like you did a nice job. I used to make alot of cutting chaps, but haven't in maybe 10 years or so. Sometimes the differences can just be a matter of style. when I was making them I used a glovier moccasin cowhide and people always wanted the rough side out. I also cut them pretty wide at the bottom. I put quite a bit of angle on the fringe and people were wanting it to be in the 8" range. I also put a dart at the knee to pull the leg over the foot. I guess that's what the style was around here back then. Plus they were mostly cream, sand, buckskin, all the light colors. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I want to clarify that I think you did a great job on these I was just telling my opinions of things I have learned and now do different. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted July 8, 2009 They sure look good to me! Wish I knew the difference between rodeo chaps, shotgun chaps, cutting chaps, etc. Hey,I'm lucky I can tell the difference between the back end of a horse, and the front end of a horse... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Funnnnnny, Nice work, I think the front is the part that heads to the barn first.LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanHornSaddlery Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Thanks for all the input and the replies. I learn alot off of this site and appreciate all the advice you all are willing to share. Jake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
