buddy saddle Report post Posted June 16, 2011 Iam a new member working on my first saddle,how do i make pattern for cantle back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy saddle Report post Posted June 16, 2011 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted June 16, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buddy saddle Report post Posted June 16, 2011 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
