1St Projects Saddle Gear

[itchaguide]

This is my intro post, I am pretty new to leather work. I work as a hunting guide and spend a couple of months a year in the mountains living in a tent and use the little bit of down time that I have to make gear for my rig.

Unfortunately tooling is not a option in the bush but I have recently purchased some stamps and hope to change from pure working tack to some that is a little nicer to look at.

here is the stuff I made over the last couple of seasons, all done by hand without a pattern..

I finish with NF and remaining color comes from hours in the weather.. I would appreciate any info on the best method to protect leather gear from the elements without ruining the natural properties of the leather. I have been told waterproofing with products like Dubbin etc are not good for the gear.

I am also looking for a breast collar pattern to go with the taps that are next on my list.

Thanks

Rod

[bentley]

Work looks good and functional. I have a breast collar pattern that I am working on for my McClellan saddle, I traced it off an existing military one. I will send you a copy when I am done if you want it.