Members fellasmyboy Posted May 28, 2010 Author Members Report Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks guys. Foster, will go have a look at the Robin Yates book - I know of someone with one of his saddles and they just love it. I'm definitely learning a lot from hanging around on here - I am in awe of the quality of work too, I love sitting down and going through all the old photo's. It's great to hear other peoples experiences too. Thanks horsewreck, glad to hear that I probably don't need as many bits and bobs as I thought I might have! Dirtclod - don't you hate that? lol I am actually wanting to make a western reining saddle, but will look into Ron Edwards as he might have some good tips. Quote
dirtclod Posted May 28, 2010 Report Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) Robin Yates book leaves alot of things out in my IMHO. If you can get the Al Stholman books you will be money ahead. Along with alot less head aches when your making patterns and such. I've bought alot of saddle making books over the last 25 years and Stholman's books are by far the best value for the money. Good luck with your saddle no matter who's book you use. Edited May 28, 2010 by dirtclod Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members fellasmyboy Posted May 28, 2010 Author Members Report Posted May 28, 2010 Good to know. I'll be purchasing Stohlman's books either way, but thought I might have a look at others to get a few points of view and then work something out from there. I'm going to try and get out to Birdsall Leather in the next day or so to have a look. I noticed on Amazon the Stohlman books were going for about 70 bucks each, whereas at leather shops they are more like $120 each! Talk about a mark up! Thank again. Quote
Members horsewreck Posted May 28, 2010 Members Report Posted May 28, 2010 Even though the Stohlman books are high priced, they are the best books on the subject. GOOD LUCK!! Quote Horsewreck, aka, Jeff M. Hairgrove
Contributing Member Denise Posted May 31, 2010 Contributing Member Report Posted May 31, 2010 Regarding Aussie tree makers, you may want to give Dennis Lane a call. His website is about his card system but his contact information is there. He is a saddle maker who had been building his own trees and trees for others since the early 90's. He learned from Dale Harwood. If you give Dennis a call, he is the kind of guy who will be more than willing to give you information on building saddles. Just make sure you have a good phone plan and lots of time when you call. Warren Wright is actually from New Zealand, but he builds a good tree too. Quote
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