Steve Brewer Posted July 29, 2010 Report Posted July 29, 2010 What was wrong with the HO you got? Now I'm paranoid. Ross Ross,The roll I got was really small sides,the wiegh was lighter than I ordered and fell off fast. Steve Quote
King's X Posted July 29, 2010 Report Posted July 29, 2010 Yea, that was the article....unfortunately all publications and sometimes opinions are bias, but we have to experience it. Carl Suvaco uses it and is one of their spokesman.....this saddles look really nice.....for what it is worth. Just try it. But don't do like I did.....go to the same supplier and get burned twice! Good luck. Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members Go2Tex Posted February 15, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 Well ok, here comes the critique on the leather I got from Thoroughbred. I ended up ordering the dark brown skirting which they call DOA. No, not dead on arrival. At least, not yet. It is a very dark brown, which is exactly what I wanted. My initial impression was positive. The sides were large, firm, heavy, and not much run-off. The flesh side was nice also and would have worked well for a roughout. I only had a couple of cuts to work around but no problem getting a good seat and fenders. The color, however looked uneven until oiled and then seem to even out and was quite dark. So far so good. It did not soak up water very well so it was difficult to work with. The seat was a b**ch. Carving was not a big problem as I am used to a bit of drag on drum dyed leather. Plus, I was only doing a little finger carving details. And here is the result: I really like the color. It works very well with dark havana english bridle or harness tack. The jury is still out on how durable it is in the long term and how well the color holds up. Has anyone had any problems with the color fading? Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Members CustomDoug Posted February 15, 2011 Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 I can't comment on the color fade or durability (though why would it be less durable than any other?), but as far as I'm concerned it looks great... and you've done a fantastic job too! Quote Does Anyone Know Where the Love of God Goes When the Waves Turn Minutes to Hours?
Members Go2Tex Posted April 23, 2011 Author Members Report Posted April 23, 2011 I can't comment on the color fade or durability (though why would it be less durable than any other?), but as far as I'm concerned it looks great... and you've done a fantastic job too! Sorry for not responding to this comment sooner. I just noticed it. But, anyhow, thanks for the compliment. Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
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