3/4 Flower Stamped Saddle

[RWB]

Here is a saddle that I just finished. I am getting really sick of building Wades, but the next three or four are swell forks. So things are looking up. As usual I have pretty thick skin. If you see anything you don't like, then fire away. I like the criticism so don't hold back.

Ross

[D.A. Kabatoff]

Ross,

that is a fine looking saddle! Good looking seat shape, nice balanced lines, and tastefully decorated. I think if there was one thing to pick on it would still be the front jockey corner... my taste is for a more rounded corner. Other than that I'd say great work!

Darcy

[Billy H]

That is a beautiful saddle!!!

Regards Billy

[wvcraftsman]

WOW! Great looking saddle. I'm not a saddle maker.....I sure hope to build one some day (so does my wife). When I do, I hope it turns out half as nice as that one.

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

Well done! I echo Darc's comments, and also like my jocky's rounded more in the front. All in all very nice. What do you use for resist when you are antiqueing?

Bondo Bob

[RWB]

Thanks I appreciate what you guys have to say.

Bob, I just use Neat-Lac. I went out and bought a bunch when they said they were not going to make it anymore. I've used that Clear Lac, but I'm not real hot on it. I know that it is supposed to be the same formula, but I'm not convinced. I strips dye easier than Neat-Lac. I haven't tried that Wyo-Sheen that Sheridan Leather is selling. Clear Lac works fine and makes a great top coat. I'm just to picky I guess.

I'll have to think about that front jockey. I just have a hard time not putting a straight line there. I like that flow that is has thru the seat jockey to match up with the back housings. I don't know, I'll have to study on that.

Ross

Edited July 13, 2010 by RWB