Members punchy379 Posted November 14, 2009 Members Report Posted November 14, 2009 I just finished this re-make of an old school style (with my own twist) headstall, just thought I would see what anyone thought...it's my first attempt and am hoping to do some more,anyway let me now what you guys think...thanks for taking a look! Quote
Members Tkleather1 Posted November 14, 2009 Members Report Posted November 14, 2009 I like the look but I would be a little bit concerned about where the bit attatches. Those look like they could sore a horse. Just my opinion Tim Worley Tk-Leather Quote
Members Storm Posted November 14, 2009 Members Report Posted November 14, 2009 Elegant piece of work. Love the silver and the stitching! Quote
Members punchy379 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for looking Tim,that is a good observation however, bit clips have been around for many many moons and I have used them myself on a wide range of horses, they seem to fit very well, in my line of work that is the most important part if I buy it at the local saddle shop or build it myself (because I can't afford it..lol) it has got to fit for all day use.......thanks for the interest!! Quote
Members punchy379 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 16, 2009 Elegant piece of work. Love the silver and the stitching! thanks for stopping buy:cheers: Quote
Members Go2Tex Posted November 16, 2009 Members Report Posted November 16, 2009 Very sweet! Where did you get your silver? I really like those bit attachments. Quote
Members fjjensen Posted November 16, 2009 Members Report Posted November 16, 2009 I just finished this re-make of an old school style (with my own twist) headstall, just thought I would see what anyone thought...it's my first attempt and am hoping to do some more,anyway let me now what you guys think...thanks for taking a look! Nice. Making up a headstall with design flow and function is a tougher project than most fj Quote
Members Tkleather1 Posted November 16, 2009 Members Report Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for looking Tim,that is a good observation however, bit clips have been around for many many moons and I have used them myself on a wide range of horses, they seem to fit very well, in my line of work that is the most important part if I buy it at the local saddle shop or build it myself (because I can't afford it..lol) it has got to fit for all day use.......thanks for the interest!! Not doubting you one bit. No pun intended. I just haven ever seen a set of em bofore I guess. I am sure in your part of the world you see way more gear than I do up here in the northwest. Good work. Tim Worley Quote
Members punchy379 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 17, 2009 Very sweet! Where did you get your silver? I really like those bit attachments. Thank you!...I get my silver from Hanson Western Gear in Oakdale California,they are great to work with and have a large selection in various qualities, and there prices are even better! Quote
Members punchy379 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 17, 2009 Not doubting you one bit. No pun intended. I just haven ever seen a set of em bofore I guess. I am sure in your part of the world you see way more gear than I do up here in the northwest. Good work. Tim Worley That's one of the great thing's about this web-site is seeing new thing's! I think these single buckle silvered up headstalls are kind of a great basin thing but I say if you like it and it works it dont matter where it comes from!!....thanks again! Quote
Members punchy379 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 17, 2009 Nice. Making up a headstall with design flow and function is a tougher project than most fj Thanks!...it can be a little tough, I am just tired of the same old stuff and trying to change it up a little but still be functional! Quote
Members Go2Tex Posted November 17, 2009 Members Report Posted November 17, 2009 Thank you!...I get my silver from Hanson Western Gear in Oakdale California,they are great to work with and have a large selection in various qualities, and there prices are even better! I have been using Hansens silver for some time now and I've never noticed those attachments in the catalog. Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted November 17, 2009 Moderator Report Posted November 17, 2009 Brent, Page 13 in the catalog I am working out of. They are with the silver ear pieces and ferrules. Punchy, You are right, Hansens do have stuff worth the money on a few levels. I might be a little biased, but I'd agree they are just some really great folks also. Quote
Members andystevens Posted December 22, 2009 Members Report Posted December 22, 2009 Pretty dang nice really like that english bridle leather you used you did a great job with the finish work also. Quote
Members mulefool Posted December 23, 2009 Members Report Posted December 23, 2009 I've always liked that look. I've got some bit hangers I bought in a bunch of silver I bought from a store going out of business. I've also seen some bit hangers made up from the ends of silver spoons. They look cool and are flatter on the back side. Are the spots silver as well? I used to make a similar headstall for Hitching Post supply and Mark Dahl made up the spots in silver. But I haven't seen them made up anywhere else. Chris Quote
Members jwwright Posted December 23, 2009 Members Report Posted December 23, 2009 I guess I missed this earlier................I like it! nice work. JW Quote
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