AndyH Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Hi all. I'm in southeast KS, new to this site & relatively new to leathercraft. I grew up riding horses (before I could walk), later training horses locally, did short stint riding bareback in smalltime rodeos, moved to KS & worked for trailer conversion company building custom living quarters, also building horse trailers. Now I am able to devote time to my family & leatherwork! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlauts Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Hi Andy, my name is Tim Lauts and I live in Atchison KS but born and raised in the sandhills of Nebraska . Thirty miles from North Platte in a small town, Stapleton. I understand that you are interested in saddles, have a good friend in Arthur Nebaska, one of the best in the country, Denny Rose of Rose Saddlery. Amazing to watch him work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertmeco Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyH Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Hello Tim. Hello Robert. I will definitely check out Rose Saddlery- it would be great to watch/ learn more. I do work for a saddler nearby occasionally- mainly repair & small fabrication. And have a good working knowledge of their construction. Hope one day to build one completely.Thanks for the info Tim & for the welcome Robert. So glad to be a member! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyH Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Tim I just checked out Rose Saddlery's site- phenomenal work! I am a lover (& user)of old hiback saddles. I have 2 I use & an old Heiser slick fork I plan someday to rebuild Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlauts Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Andy, Denny is quite informative, think you would enjoy a visit with him. Give him a call. I would like to have him here sometime to give a demo on carving. He is a blast to watch and a great teacher. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyH Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Wow if you get him down to give a demo consider me there! Keep us posted on that... I would love to visit with him as well. So much to learn! I sure hate to bother a busy man though. I did save his website in my favorites & I saw his # there so mebbe I will call. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted October 23, 2013 I live just south of Kansas City if you ever get up this way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyH Report post Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Randy. I see you're in LaCygne. I'm through there quite often. Maybe I could catch up with ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
