Dusty Leather Report post Posted April 22, 2010 This is a 16 1/4 inch deep bucket wade saddle. That was ordered by a working cowboy in MO. It is complete with antique and brass conchos, J. Watt hardware all the way a round. even the stirrup hobbles are dressed out with conchos and Watt cart buckles. Heavy Saddle 38 inch long saddle strings. Monnel Stirrups, All the leather including the skirt filler is Herman Oak. Waiting on a custom cinch for Art Cords. and it will be ready to ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvcraftsman Report post Posted April 22, 2010 That's a real nice looking saddle. Welcome to the forum. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDreamer Report post Posted April 22, 2010 That is a really nice looking working saddle. I'm sure whoever sits that saddle will be very pleased with it. What sewing machine do you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Leather Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Well, I'll tell you what I own to big speed machines and I never use them. We do ALLOT of hand sewing and the never fail never die all ways there Tippman Boss Hand stitcher. Along time ago I came to the conclusion that speed is no substitute for quality. All of our fleece is hand sewn. Every thing else depends on the project and my mood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDreamer Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Hmmm, all the more reason to learn how to hand sew. From what I had seen of the stitching, it looked like a machine did it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Leather Report post Posted April 22, 2010 I built my first saddle when I was 12 my grand father taught me how. He was an old school cowboy all his life as well as a pretty well known saddle maker. Every single thing we ever made was sewn by hand. In all my life I never knew him to even look at leather sewers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AgronZoti Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Thats a good looking sadle. I also love to handstitch... only thing i use machine for is the edge on belts to keep the price down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Leather Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Thats a good looking sadle. I also love to handstitch... only thing i use machine for is the edge on belts to keep the price down. I agree some items go in the red very quickly when it comes to spending time. I have just gotten so quick with the Boss that I dont even want to deal with the fast machines. Plus that a hand stitcher gives a pretty good work out. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
