Members SACameron Posted January 17, 2008 Members Report Posted January 17, 2008 I am altering a 1904 McClellan Saddle to be an 1859 McClellan saddle. The 1904 has a leather covered rawhide seat, the 1859 has an exposed rawhide seat. I have taken the leather off. What do I treat the tree with to protect the rawhide from the elements? I have another Reproduction 1859 and it has a clear coat on it, looks almost like polyurethane. Any insight is greatly appreciated. Take care, Steve Quote
Members skinner Posted January 19, 2008 Members Report Posted January 19, 2008 SACameron said: I am altering a 1904 McClellan Saddle to be an 1859 McClellan saddle. The 1904 has a leather covered rawhide seat, the 1859 has an exposed rawhide seat. I have taken the leather off. What do I treat the tree with to protect the rawhide from the elements? I have another Reproduction 1859 and it has a clear coat on it, looks almost like polyurethane. Any insight is greatly appreciated.Take care, Steve I toured through timberline tree factory a few years ago, and Randy said they use a polyurethane to final coat the tree. I have used it to retreat a place where I have sanded or otherwise scratched up the finish on rawhide trees. 2 or 3 coats should keep the moisture out good. Hope this helps, Skinner Quote
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