My First Saddle

[GianniWest]

Right! Thanks, I'll keep you informed:yes:

[Denise]

I have been told it is much harder to build a saddle on an old tree that has been built on before because of all the old holes in it. I would suggest filling all the old holes with something like auto body filler, making sure everything is smooth and then giving it a couple coats of varnish before you start. The smoother everything is the better.

[GianniWest]

Jes Denise, I have bought a similar product, I hope it goes well.

Is this, CWR, I hope so

[Denise]

vernish = vernice?? according to Google Translate here anyway.

[GianniWest]

Google does not help me. However, I have purchased a product like a paste to close the holes and trim the uneven. I think that should work. However, in truth, I'm thinking of taking a new tree

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gianni

[compound]

I think, rawhide cover on old tree need new coat of SHELLACK

[Denise]

However, in truth, I'm thinking of taking a new tree

I know that would make building the saddle a lot easier for you and I think you will be happier with it in the end. Why put a new building on an old foundation, especially one that doesn't look to be in good condition to start with.

[GianniWest]

True!

I ordered an SF BOWMAN from Bowden Saddle Tree! Now I hope not to ruin it

Thank you very much for your valuable advice

[Aurelie]

you will more likely "ruin" 1 or 2 hides of leather...before ruinning the saddle tree!

Keep us posted on how is going your 1st saddle building!

[GianniWest]

Work in progress

I hope so