KGeorge Report post Posted September 11, 2015 I am new to saddle making and I am starting construction on a wade saddle on a Rick Reid tree here soon. I've read lots of articles on here about a wade horn covering being different than the usual metal (and other non wood post) horn wrap. The only method I have seen/have instructions on is in the al stohlman saddle making encyclopedia which (if I'm right) is the method used to cover metal (and other non wood post) horns. I understand the cap part of covering the wood post horn but I'm not understanding how to cover/wrap the neck and be able to sew all around the horn cap. Could someone clue me in on this method? I'd sure appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdl123 Report post Posted September 11, 2015 Hello KGeorge, I am new to saddle making as well - I had this exact question on my first saddle... Here is the technique I used - Not sure where I picked it up but it seemed to work for me. Hopefully this sketch I made makes sense. Here is a picture of the actual saddle horn... As you can see I didn't make the prettiest job of it however it seems to work & nothing has moved even after roping a few bulls. Its important to really nail that filler piece down good. If I recall correctly I used a piece of 14oz skirting, cased it and hammer jacked it down to about 8 or 10oz. Basically pounded it with a flat faced hammer to compress it and make it firmer. The filler is the only thing besides a bit of glue keeping your horn from rotating when you dally up with something big on the end of your rope. Others will likely have better ideas / techniques and i'd like to hear / see them too... Ron L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGeorge Report post Posted September 12, 2015 It defenetly makes sense. Thank you! I think you did a really nice job with that horn. I hope mine looks as good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
