Members Dwight Posted August 20, 2011 Members Report Posted August 20, 2011 A friend of my son asked me to fix her saddle, the stirrup leather on the mounting side had broken over half way. It was a fairly nice Billy Cook barrel racing saddle I believe. It seemed simple to replace a 2.5 in wide strap of 14 oz leather, . . . sew on a backer strip, . . . punch some holes. I started to remove the old stirrup leather, then is when it became fun. IS THERE A TOOL that saddlers have tucked away in the recesses of secret areas that assist in un-screwing the conchos? I was only able to get them off because I have excellent finger strength, . . . and just grabbed them and hogged em out of their holes. Just lookin for some direction, guys, . . . in case this comes around again. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
gtwister09 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Posted August 20, 2011 Dwight, Here's one such device... Pro Concho Turner Regards, Ben Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted August 20, 2011 Moderator Report Posted August 20, 2011 I'd post a picture of my most reached for concho convincer, but if you,ve seen one pair of Channel-lock pliers, you've already seen it. Wrap the jaws with a bit of tape. Don't squeeze too hard and taco-shell the thinner conchos. I have the Pro Concho Turner and it works alright from the point of "got them started" to "almost there". Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
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