Members jonwatsabaugh Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report 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
Rod and Denise Nikkel Posted June 9, 2008 Report 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
Members jbird Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report 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
Members TroyWest Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report Posted June 9, 2008 Looks great Jon, good looking tree too. Quote
Members steveh Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report Posted June 9, 2008 Jon, excellent work, tooling and craftmanship look great. Nice color, is that neatsfoot oil and sunshine? Steve Quote
Members Randy Cornelius Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report Posted June 9, 2008 WOW!, very nice work. You should be proud. Can I ask what the sale price was? Randy Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted June 9, 2008 Moderator Report Posted June 9, 2008 You guys just keep raising the bar. Thanks for showing this one. Way cool. Quote
gtwister09 Posted June 9, 2008 Report 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
Members jonwatsabaugh Posted June 9, 2008 Author Members Report 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
Members jwwright Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report Posted June 9, 2008 Off the charts good Jon. Thanks for sharing your work. JW Quote
ArtS Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 WoW! Why would you hesitate posting these. Beautiful work! I love it. ArtS Quote
Members mudman Posted June 10, 2008 Members Report Posted June 10, 2008 That's beautiful. What workmanship!!!!! You did a wonderful job. Quote
Members Go2Tex Posted June 10, 2008 Members Report 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
Members pella Posted June 10, 2008 Members Report Posted June 10, 2008 BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Never hesitate to show this saddle! Quote
Members BrianHochstrat Posted June 10, 2008 Members Report 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
Members Cowboy Crafts Online Posted June 11, 2008 Members Report 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
Members Elwood Turner Posted June 12, 2008 Members Report Posted June 12, 2008 Great looking saddle Jon. Thanks for sharing. Elwood Quote
Hilly Posted June 12, 2008 Report Posted June 12, 2008 Another gorgeous piece of work by a very talented artisan. Thanks for sharing. Quote
Members kseidel Posted June 14, 2008 Members Report Posted June 14, 2008 Great looking saddle Jon! My compliments. Keith Quote
Members RyanCope Posted June 14, 2008 Members Report Posted June 14, 2008 Very nice work Jon. Ryan Cope Quote
Members buffalo Posted June 14, 2008 Members Report Posted June 14, 2008 That is some very nice work! Regards Buff Quote
Members steve mason Posted June 17, 2008 Members Report 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
Members Severe Posted June 18, 2008 Members Report 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
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