2nd saddle

[Elton Joorisity]

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.

[carr52]

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

[Elton Joorisity]

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.

[rdb]

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.

[Bob]

There's a fine rig Elton. Good work!!!!

[bruce johnson]

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.

[Elton Joorisity]

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.

[CollinsMS]

Almost to pretty to ride. Great work combining floral and stamped design. Two thumbs up

[jwwright]

Nice work, Elton. Congrats! JW

[mudman]

Shucks, that looks pretty nice to me. Looks as though you really take your time to do things correctly.

[Tina]

Really nice looking saddle.

I like the details, nice touch with the lace stiching:-)

[rickybobby]

Elton,

Nice job on the saddle! Nice tool work and good job with finishing touches!

I would like to see a photo of your "jig" for the rear billets stitching.

Keep up the great work!

Rick J.

[Doug C]

Great job Elton.

Very sharp, I realy like the border. Your carving looks good too. Keep 'em coming.

Doug

[ClayB]

Elton,

Sure couldn't tell from looking that it's only your second one. I really like your tooling, that's a neat flower.

I dont consider myself a "real" saddle maker so I'll be interested in seeing what they have to say. I like pretty and yours fits that. One thing I can say. On a cantle like that, I like the hidden stitch on the back. I can't keep my stitches very straight on the back side so hiding them was a good option for me.

[Todd]

Hey Elton:

Nice job Buddy, not a fan of buckstitching at all but it's not my saddle. It looks great. Smooth lines and the carving, as always looks nice and crisp. Congratulations. This ones a winner.

ps; I got the rivet setters. Thanx

[ArtS]

Great job Elton! I'm still working on my second and it's not as good as yours. You did a fantastic job.

I really like the border standing. I'd also like to see the jig that you have to sew the billets.

ArtS