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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

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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!!!

I'd be more apathetic if I wasn't so lethargic !!!!


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