SITTINGUPHUGH Report post Posted November 7, 2008 Going to make my first saddle. Looking to pushase the (Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making, Vol. 1, 2, 3,). Heard you can make a saddle using the Stohlman book collection. Thanks Mort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrooperChuck Report post Posted December 3, 2008 The Stohlman saddlemaking books are a great resource. I own all three, and they were well worth the investment in price. I've made five saddles so far. The first four were made using the techniques taught to me by an 82-year old cowboy/saddlemaker. He taught me some excellent stuff, but I wanted to explore and learn some different methods, so, the fifth one I made step-by-step using the Stohlman books. It turned out great. Another book I have is the Saddlemaker's Shop Manual. It's not as detailed at the Stohlman books (heck, NO ONE is as detailed as the Stohlman books!) but it seems to have some good information and it costs a lot less than the Stohlmans. Mine cost me about $90. You can order it from Iris Adams at saddlewizard3@hotmail.com Good luck and happy saddlemaking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted December 3, 2008 Mort, Along with the Stohlman books I recommend Bill Gomers Video. It is a little faster paced than Stohlmans and it shows you how to make patterns on the spot. It is a good combonation that worked for me when I started. Rick Jorgenson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
