Tooled Low Moose

[harrington]

Nice job, I think you kinda have this saddlemaking-carving stuff handled pretty well. I hope the cowboy appreciates your handiwork, I spent some time in Northern AZ and know how hard those cowboys can be on stuff. Again, excellent job, hope you post more pictures of work you've done.

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

Very , very nice. Please post more pics of your work. I always love to see what everyone is doing, It gives me inspiration.

Bob

[Tyrel]

Thank you Benlilly, antique does wonders. It made this saddle look far nicer than it acually is.

Denice, Thanks for the compliment.This is a new tree. This cowboy rides a saddle with a Keith Gertch low moose tree built by another saddlemaker and he wanted me to build a saddle with an identical tree. I called Keith and he was very reluctant to take the order due to some heath ploblems and the fact that he hates low moose trees.lol. He finally decided to build it as long as I wasn't in a hurry, It took over a year but it was worth the wait and will make for a very happy customer.

Thank you Harrington. I Know I don"t have it figured out. I have a big ol list of things that I would do different or fix on this saddle if I could. This country is not very forgiving, thats for sure! Right now this cowboy is on a wagon in norhern Az. and is not able to pick his saddle up so mabe it will stay pretty for a little while.

Thank you Bob, I also love this site and all the pictures. It gives us all something to shoot for.

[Casey Jordan]

Very Nice! Will he let you borrow it until June??

[pete]

Tyrel- I REALLY curious now having studied the fotos. What exactly would you have done differently?!!!

Go into as much detail as you like please

pete

[GianniWest]

Fantastic!!!

[bison]

Ty,

I'll echo what everyone else has said about the beauty of your leather work...BUT..I also want to compliment you on the quality of your photographs. I really like the variety of photos and angles, and the fact that you get in close to the work. And I have to say the last shot of the seat is perfect...sharp, stands out against the black and really showcases your great work. Thanks for posting these.

Dave

[Aurelie]

Bravo! really nice job!

[kseidel]

Really great looking saddle! You did a great job on the details. Interesting combination of different tooling styles. Nice rolled welt on the swell cover. Congrats on a job well done!

Kieth

[Billy H]

Tyrel, What a beautiful piece of working art!

I am always blown away at the talent of you folks on this forum. Your work shows so much detail to fit and finish.

Casey suggestion to have that saddle in a show is a good one, but I know your client has other intentions--- a well built saddle will last a life time.

My favorite piece is the the Gullet, really cool layout. My hat is off to you! Billy