ewepootoo Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Just starting out, very late starter as l am just about to retire. With a lifelong love of horses l have decided that l would like to try my hand at making some tack as l like the smell and feel of quality leather which seems to be getting replaced by plastic these days. lt may be more than a little ambitious but my first project is to make a 1912 UP Swivel tree army saddle, l used an original for many years in the 80's and never had a horse with a sore back. They are not very complex from a leatherwork aspect but there is the metal work and the woodwork side to consider. The seat is made from one piece of leather l believe which from memory is around 3/16" thick and somehow formed to shape, any advice on where l could find suitable leather and how to form it would be greatly appreciated. l am in Australia but buying things from all over the world on ebay seems to be the best. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davy Report post Posted October 11, 2014 Onya Steve ! Better late than never . Never got into horse stuff , saddle making is a trade on its own and the people who do it deserve credit I say . Good luck mate , this is the place to be if you need help with saddle making!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
