rgerbitz Report post Posted December 24, 2012 Merry Christmas Everybody, Finished up saddle number 2 yesterday. This one went smoother, and faster than the first one. Still created more scrap than I'd like. Had to cut the seat out twice. Was able to enjoy the process more with this one. Have number three and four ready to cover the seats, looking forward to getting them better than this one. I'd would like to hear any critiques anybody may have. Thank you, Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted December 24, 2012 saddle number 2 - went smoother, and faster - more scrap than I'd like - able to enjoy the process more - looking forward to getting them better -- Hey Rob, Merry Christmas yourself! I'm gonna step outta the way in a minute for to make room for someone more experienced with saddle work. But I did want to say that I appreciate a fella who can recognize and admit his mistakes, learn from them and determine to work toward correcting them. Good post, and I love the color and the smooth look! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnawrot2 Report post Posted December 24, 2012 At least you will have a seat pattern for the nest two saddles. I like your seat rub stick, where did you find it? Terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted December 24, 2012 Hey there Terry, I got the rub stick off of Bob Douglas in Sheridan WY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted December 24, 2012 I think you knocked this one out of the park, I really like the design, compact and not a lot of fluff. Clean lines and just a nice saddle, I may have to copy some of your work if you don't mind. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnawrot2 Report post Posted December 25, 2012 I agree with Randy, it looks great! I studied the saddle for a while, and couldn't find anything to critique on. That is the best sheepskin lining on a saddle I have seen in a long time. Keep up the great work, they get easier and better the more you make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted December 25, 2012 Randy I'd like to say I came up with all the design ideas by myself. But they came straight out of the Watt videos. I made very few and very small changes. So have at it not mine to give away. Thank you for the kind words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted December 26, 2012 Nice job for a #2! and do not worry too much about cutting twice the seat.....this happens.... Keep going ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted December 28, 2012 Wow! How long you been doing this? That is some pretty nice looking stuff there, keep doing what you are doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks NVLeather. I've been working with leather for a few years. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
