First pair of cutting chaps. Let me know what u think!

[VanHornSaddlery]

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

[Tkleather1]

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

[manfrommuc]

Hello Jake,

nice chaps you made but I am not the expert of these kind of leatherworks

Greetings

Johann

[MarkB]

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

[mulefool]

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

[Tkleather1]

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.

[Hilly]

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...

[Jordan]

Funnnnnny, Nice work, I think the front is the part that heads to the barn first.LOL.

[VanHornSaddlery]

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