JimD Report post Posted May 10, 2008 How do you layout the holes for buckles in stirrup leather? Do you have a gauge? Do you measure and mark? What are some good reference materials for basic repair (books, videos, etc)? Thanks, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted May 11, 2008 Jim, I made a tap off to fit each of the two sizes, using the rivot press to punch in the rivots, tube rivots with the 5/16 heads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3arrows Report post Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Jim, I just did my first set of unpunched stirrup leathers. I used the vertically aligned two hole Blevins Buckles. For the first set of holes I used an old ink stamp pad and the old Blevins buckle ( I also installed two new ones). I inked the first two set of buckle studs and punched them, and then only inked the top hole of the buckle, inserted the bottom stud into the last hole I punched, lined them up and pressed the inked stud against the stirrup leather. Was an easy process to do, and since I am a self-taught rank amateur at saddle repair (other than what I learn from the experts on this forum) it was the only way I could ensure that the holes would align after I finished the job. Thanks ron.. visit our WEB site if you get a chance and send me comments, it is a work in progress and my first Webpage: http://www.3arrowstack.com Edited May 19, 2008 by 3arrows Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moriver Report post Posted May 20, 2008 Can't beat a wing divider for this one, scribe a line down the center of the leather, set the dividers to the distance between the blevins posts and walk it up the line down the center of the leather. I've done hundreds like this, they always fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks for the help. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
