Cantel Back

[buddy saddle]

Iam a new member working on my first saddle,how do i make pattern for cantle back.

[buddy saddle]

Iam a new member working on my first saddle,how do i make pattern for cantle back.

gosh is no one looking i sure need a little help,thanks bud

[bruce johnson]

The whole thing is cut in a banana shape for me. As a generality, I allow about 1-1/4 inches at the bottom for the fold-out and then it depends on on the binding style for my top allowance. For a straight binding I allow about 1-1/2" around the top edge of the cantle. If it is a Cheyenne roll I allow about 3/4-1" plus the width of the roll. If the roll is level at the top I use one pattern. If the roll is to snap down more across the top, then I use a pattern with more curve to it.

[buddy saddle]

The whole thing is cut in a banana shape for me. As a generality, I allow about 1-1/4 inches at the bottom for the fold-out and then it depends on on the binding style for my top allowance. For a straight binding I allow about 1-1/2" around the top edge of the cantle. If it is a Cheyenne roll I allow about 3/4-1" plus the width of the roll. If the roll is level at the top I use one pattern. If the roll is to snap down more across the top, then I use a pattern with more curve to it.

thancks bruice,i think i have about got it figured out now i thank you for your help.