Elton Joorisity Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Not really trying to show off. This is the second saddle I've ever built. There are a bunch of things I'm not totally happy with but I at least know what to change on the next ones.Saddle makers I would appreciate an honest critique. Quote "If you see your stirrups slap together above the saddle horn, you're probably bucked off" Dave Stamey, The Bronc Ballet
carr52 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 Elton, I think it looks great. I have often wondered why is the horn wrapped up like that? Is it to protect it from wear? Tom Quote
Elton Joorisity Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Posted August 18, 2008 Tom, thanks for the compliment. Yes the horn is wrapped for two reasons, one is to protect from wear and the second reason is to act like a brake to slow down the critter and gently bring it to a stop. Quote "If you see your stirrups slap together above the saddle horn, you're probably bucked off" Dave Stamey, The Bronc Ballet
Contributing Member rdb Posted August 18, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted August 18, 2008 You should be rightly proud of that! Sheesh, only the second saddle? I sure do have a lot to learn yet. I can't tell on my little laptop in the shop, cause the graphics arent great, could you post a pic of the border close up? It looks great from here, but it also looks different, sure would like to see. Quote Web page Facebook
Bob Posted August 18, 2008 Report Posted August 18, 2008 There's a fine rig Elton. Good work!!!! Quote Bob Goudreault www.kamloopssaddlery.com
Moderator bruce johnson Posted August 18, 2008 Moderator Report Posted August 18, 2008 Elton, Looks good. I like the stitch pattern on back billets. A little more interest than the regular ol' sine wave lines. I really like the way you used that trinity/propeller/whatevertheycallit stamp for the border. I had to look pretty close to see exactly what stamp that was. Neat effect. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Elton Joorisity Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Posted August 18, 2008 Bruce, that whatevertheycallit stamp can be challenging for a border stamp. Jeff wanted this saddle to look different from most so that's why we went with the border and flower choices. As for the billet stitching, I have a little jig made up and I use my Osborne stitch compass(old style that accepts Douglas' tips) and get it done REAL QUICK. Quote "If you see your stirrups slap together above the saddle horn, you're probably bucked off" Dave Stamey, The Bronc Ballet
Members CollinsMS Posted August 18, 2008 Members Report Posted August 18, 2008 Almost to pretty to ride. Great work combining floral and stamped design. Two thumbs up Quote
Members jwwright Posted August 18, 2008 Members Report Posted August 18, 2008 Nice work, Elton. Congrats! JW Quote www.jwwrightsaddlery.com
Members mudman Posted August 18, 2008 Members Report Posted August 18, 2008 Shucks, that looks pretty nice to me. Looks as though you really take your time to do things correctly. Quote
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