Members AndyKnight Posted October 10, 2009 Members Report Posted October 10, 2009 Very nice Jon. Quote Andy knight Visit My Website
Members CitizenKate Posted October 10, 2009 Members Report Posted October 10, 2009 *sigh* Seeing your saddles makes me wish I still got to ride. It's gorgeous. Kate Quote
Members jonwatsabaugh Posted October 10, 2009 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks all! Brent, I did'nt have a clue how much this tree would weigh once it was finished, but after selecting some lower density poplar combined with my standard epoxy/fiberglass encasing process, the result was 4 lbs. The saddle without stirrups, with breast collar, and both cinches weghed 27 lbs. She had her own stirrups and I did'nt get to weigh them...just guessing 3 lbs. The leather is standard russet Herman Oak with an extra coat of oil and lots of warm Iowa sun. Steve, Yes, it is an in-skirt rig Bara, I just antiqued the stamping and carving to get the color Denise, I use yellow poplar in all my trees. Down the road I want to try using douglas fir, but right now I just can't get good stuff at anywhere near a reasonable price. The poplar however has many great attributes and I like working with it. Jon Quote
hidepounder Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 Jon, I am really impressed with your workmanship! The lines are very nice and it lays together beautifully. I'm extra prejudiced because of the in-skirt rigging....my favorite! I think that your tooling theme is a perfect example of how "less is more"! I agree with Ben, the finish is absolutley beautiful! I would love to get a chance to pick your brain about finishing one day. One of the other things that really stands out to me is how clean everything is. There are no little marks or blemishes anywhere. My hat is off to you! Beautiful saddle! Bobby Quote
gtwister09 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Posted October 11, 2009 Jon, Great to see you posting again! Very nice clean lines. That is a sharp saddle with a great finish! How many of these light weight Wades have you done? Regards, Ben Quote
Members Elwood Turner Posted October 11, 2009 Members Report Posted October 11, 2009 Great looking saddle Jon. Elwood Quote
Members mtsadl Posted October 11, 2009 Members Report Posted October 11, 2009 Nice clean made saddle. I really like the the shape of the horn and the front on your wade trees, very nice saddle Quote
Members Go2Tex Posted October 11, 2009 Members Report Posted October 11, 2009 Thanks all! Brent, I did'nt have a clue how much this tree would weigh once it was finished, but after selecting some lower density poplar combined with my standard epoxy/fiberglass encasing process, the result was 4 lbs. The saddle without stirrups, with breast collar, and both cinches weghed 27 lbs. She had her own stirrups and I did'nt get to weigh them...just guessing 3 lbs. The leather is standard russet Herman Oak with an extra coat of oil and lots of warm Iowa sun. Steve, Yes, it is an in-skirt rig Bara, I just antiqued the stamping and carving to get the color Denise, I use yellow poplar in all my trees. Down the road I want to try using douglas fir, but right now I just can't get good stuff at anywhere near a reasonable price. The poplar however has many great attributes and I like working with it. Jon Thanks for the info Jon. I really appreciate your help on this weight issue. I'm totally blown away by the numbers, though. Guess I'll have to get out the scale again and try to figure out where I'm adding in the extra weight. Do you order your leather leveled? Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Members D.A. Kabatoff Posted October 11, 2009 Members Report Posted October 11, 2009 Jon, that is one great looking saddle! Love how smooth the earcuts and cantlebinding are. Great lines on the skirts and fenders. Darc Quote
Members Dually Posted February 21, 2010 Members Report Posted February 21, 2010 Jon, this saddle is so beautiful, I have made it my desk top feature so I can stare at it on occasion.Only problem would be tht its just so flawless, I can't imagine taking it from the display stand to a working environment. The lines are exceptional. Hope you post more of your work. Thanks, Randy Quote Trust in God, but tie your horse. Randy
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