Members bebah Posted July 19, 2008 Members Report Posted July 19, 2008 I posted this a few days ago but the glitch got it. I'm new to the forum. Looks like a great resource. This is my first saddle. Still in progress. Needs to be assembled, fleeced, and broke in. Appreciate any comments or suggestions. Here is a sheridan sketchbook cover I did as well. Bebah Quote
Members SusanC Posted July 19, 2008 Members Report Posted July 19, 2008 I posted this a few days ago but the glitch got it. I'm new to the forum. Looks like a great resource. This is my first saddle. Still in progress. Needs to be assembled, fleeced, and broke in. Appreciate any comments or suggestions. Here is a sheridan sketchbook cover I did as well. Bebah I think the saddle is great, I would love to be able to make one but I'm not quite ready yet. I'm still in the motorcycle seat fear stage. Great work! SusanC Quote
Members Hedge Posted July 19, 2008 Members Report Posted July 19, 2008 Going to be a fine looking saddle. I sure like the way you layed out the tooling. Quote
Members craftsman827 Posted July 19, 2008 Members Report Posted July 19, 2008 Very Nice Work ! ! ! Saddle is lookin realy good. The scetch book is beautiful ! I'm a sucka for nicely done Sheridan Leather. I've been toolon for a while, but never made a saddle, one day soon. For your first one, it looks just great . Make sure you post the finished work, with plenty of photos. And by the way welcome to the site.. Quote
ArtS Posted July 20, 2008 Report Posted July 20, 2008 As I'm only on my second saddle I have no structure advice but it looks great! ArtS Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Members Storm Posted July 20, 2008 Members Report Posted July 20, 2008 Wow! Very nice work. I also love the binder cover. Yiur Sheridan is very cool. Storm Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
Members Go2Tex Posted July 20, 2008 Members Report Posted July 20, 2008 Congrats on the first saddle and welcome to the forum! Very nice job on the notebook cover too. I like the carving. May I ask what tool(s) you're using for your beveling? Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Members bebah Posted July 20, 2008 Author Members Report Posted July 20, 2008 Congrats on the first saddle and welcome to the forum! Very nice job on the notebook cover too. I like the carving. May I ask what tool(s) you're using for your beveling? Mornin' Go2Tex, I use a variety of bevelers. I use primarily Tandy/LeatherFactory tools. I did buy a few from the Al Stohman line. As you can see on the undercutting of the flowers I have about 4 different sizes of undercut bevelers. I like the way you can get more relief on the flowers. I like what it does to shadows and textures. In the broad open areas I use the larger bevelers and go smaller as the work requires. I don't know if that answers your question. If not, let me know and I will photograph them and indicate where they were used. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Bebah Quote
Members rustyriggin Posted July 21, 2008 Members Report Posted July 21, 2008 Great work! I love the border, it's simple but it really makes the whole look come together. Keep it up. Quote "A horse is someone who can see the truth in you even when you are fooling everyone else."
Members bebah Posted August 6, 2008 Author Members Report Posted August 6, 2008 Hey, thanks for all the words of encouragement. I might add, that if the skirts appear short, it's built for Arabs. I took several measurements from my horses and had Bowman build a tree to my specks. So the overall length of the saddle is about 25". I am in the process of putting together the full rigging. Then I can assemble. I am in a quandry regarding the stirrups. I am leaning toward matching, carved, leather. Rather than metal. I still have to to the padded seat. I find that a little intimidating. I did have trouble finding a 3/4 foam with good density for the pad. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I might obtain such material ? Thanks for any help on that. Bebah Quote
Members serena Posted August 6, 2008 Members Report Posted August 6, 2008 (edited) Nice work on the saddle, can we see pictures of it on one of your Arabs when you get it all done? Edited August 6, 2008 by serena Quote
Members bebah Posted August 9, 2008 Author Members Report Posted August 9, 2008 Nice work on the saddle, can we see pictures of it on one of your Arabs when you get it all done? Hi Serena, I would be glad to post it on one of the Arabs when I have it finished. If you would like to see some of the arabs without the saddle, you can see them on my website. www.ancientoaksarabians.com Thanks for the kind words. Bebah Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted October 1, 2012 Members Report Posted October 1, 2012 Very nice looking saddle and the tooling is beautiful. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted October 1, 2012 Members Report Posted October 1, 2012 Bebah, you are heading down the right path. This saddle is looking good. I am sure you will be pleased with it when you are done. keep up the good work. Bob Quote
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