jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I hesitated even posting these pictures after seeing Brian H's last rig (man, that's a cool saddle!) but anyway here goes. I just finished this one for a fella who's last name happens to be Wade. Steve Mason's back cinch (love that design!) was the inspiration for the one I did for this saddle and I liked some tooling I saw on William Hape's saddle from last years Sheridan show and used the same concept in the seat floral. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod and Denise Nikkel Report post Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) I really like seeing the carving on the seat close up. The over and unders of the vines are really well done. The whole cantle - binding, carving and ear - is so symmetrical and clean that it stands out for that alone. Very, very nice Jon. Rod Edited June 9, 2008 by Rod and Denise Nikkel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted June 9, 2008 wow I love the color and the carving is very nice. I have one question how did you stain the saddle it is very clean and even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Looks great Jon, good looking tree too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveh Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Jon, excellent work, tooling and craftmanship look great. Nice color, is that neatsfoot oil and sunshine? Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted June 9, 2008 WOW!, very nice work. You should be proud. Can I ask what the sale price was? Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted June 9, 2008 You guys just keep raising the bar. Thanks for showing this one. Way cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Jon, NICE! NICE! NICE! This one is very nice. The seat design is very nice with flowers and meandering. Execution of the seat is nice and tight as well. I have to agree with Rod and Bruce. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwatsabaugh Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Thanks for all the nice comments! I always find many short comings after finishing a project but I guess thats part of trying to be a perfectionist like most of you. I got the color by oiling three coats, lots of warm Iowa sun, then Tan Kote, Tandy Highliter, then Tan Kote. The saddle actually had much more contrast in the tooling than the photos reveiled...summer mission, new digital camera. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwwright Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Off the charts good Jon. Thanks for sharing your work. JW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted June 9, 2008 WoW! Why would you hesitate posting these. Beautiful work! I love it. ArtS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted June 10, 2008 That's beautiful. What workmanship!!!!! You did a wonderful job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted June 10, 2008 Ditto all the above and particularly the 8 button half seat panel effect. SWEET! I like that rear cinch too. Need a closeup so I can figure out how to make one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pella Report post Posted June 10, 2008 BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Never hesitate to show this saddle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianHochstrat Report post Posted June 10, 2008 Jon, You have a ton of hours sitting right there, nice job. I really like how you let the leaves splash over the border, little details like that keep people looking. I look forward to seeing the next one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Crafts Online Report post Posted June 11, 2008 Jon, That is a really nice saddle. Hopefully this fall you will let me come up to your shop and visit. Ashley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elwood Turner Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Great looking saddle Jon. Thanks for sharing. Elwood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Another gorgeous piece of work by a very talented artisan. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kseidel Report post Posted June 14, 2008 Great looking saddle Jon! My compliments. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanCope Report post Posted June 14, 2008 Very nice work Jon. Ryan Cope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalo Report post Posted June 14, 2008 That is some very nice work! Regards Buff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve mason Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Nice saddle Jon, you are raising the bar for all of us. oh ya, that is an awesome looking back cinch!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Severe Report post Posted June 18, 2008 Very very nice work, lots of it too. I really like the clean lines. The breast collar caught my eye right off. Looking forward to the next new one. Robin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
