jbird Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Well, I just finished this one its kind of different from the standard stock saddle I have been making. Its Thoroughbred leather and a timberline tree. 15 1/2 seat finished. Thanks for looking Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bison Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Well Josh, I guess now I need to buy a horse so I can convince my wife that I need a saddle like that! Seriously, that is a fine saddle, just beautiful craftsmanship. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Well, I just finished this one its kind of different from the standard stock saddle I have been making. Its Thoroughbred leather and a timberline tree. 15 1/2 seat finished. Thanks for looking Josh WOW! From a few wallets and belts to this in a years time!!!! Who are you working with, or was this yours from tree to antique? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted March 17, 2011 A fine looking saddle.....Yes... You have came a LONG way in 3 years........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks All for the kind words. Pete I am doing it all from tree to sale. of course I have had a lot of help from the good folks here at LW. Just me no one else. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Josh, Nice Job! From the looks of the back of the cantle, this will be your personal rig. Nice to have one of your own to use. Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted March 18, 2011 For the last time..... Who are you, and what did you do with Josh???? Seriously, nice work! You should be proud of how far you have come in such a short time! I know I'm proud of you! :thumbsup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve mason Report post Posted March 18, 2011 I hope the customer ropes left handed, cause if he is not he better be stronger that the critter he ropes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted March 18, 2011 I hope the customer ropes left handed, cause if he is not he better be stronger that the critter he ropes. Howdy Steve Yes its for a lefty, at first I was worried I thought gee whats is he saying but yes the horn wrap is wrapped counterclockwise. By the way your work is out of this world. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Josh, Nice Job! From the looks of the back of the cantle, this will be your personal rig. Nice to have one of your own to use. Billy Thanks For the kind words. No not mine my brothers. happy man and he paid for it, cant beat that. For the last time..... Who are you, and what did you do with Josh???? Seriously, nice work! You should be proud of how far you have come in such a short time! I know I'm proud of you! :thumbsup: Hilly I am flattered! Thanks. yes its me just a little bit older and I have put some big time hours in but I love it and I really am happy about that. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Well now your gonna have to tell me how you get family to pay for work done!!!!!!!!!! LOL Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo4u Report post Posted March 18, 2011 i like it....i really like the mix of colors...and the matching headstall....very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred P Report post Posted March 19, 2011 Nice Josh, I really like it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardCollmorgen Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Great saddle. I really like the color/antiquing. What kind of leather did you use and how did you finish it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsewreck Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Looks great, I like folks who's ideas are a little "out there" you pulled it off real well. What is your top coat of shine on the saddle? Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted April 20, 2011 LOL its a long story. Well now your gonna have to tell me how you get family to pay for work done!!!!!!!!!! LOL Billy Thanks i like it....i really like the mix of colors...and the matching headstall....very cool Many thanks. Nice Josh, I really like it ! Herman Oak Skirting, Airbushed light Brown, Dark Brown Antiqued, neat lac reduced on the finish. Great saddle. I really like the color/antiquing. What kind of leather did you use and how did you finish it? Thanks , the finish is neat lac reduced. Looks great, I like folks who's ideas are a little "out there" you pulled it off real well. What is your top coat of shine on the saddle? Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
