Billy H Report post Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) This saddle has a total of 18 concho's that were reclaimed from her Grand Moms Concho's belt from the 1940's. The belt was in pieces and decided to use them for her saddle. Kind of cool the when she rides she will have her Grand Mom with her for luck. Saddle was hand stitched at 7 per inch but when you measure it -- comes out at about 61/2 per inch. Thanks for looking and I welcome critiques helps for the next one. Billy Edited July 2, 2016 by Billy H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rktaylor Report post Posted July 6, 2016 That's a really nice looking saddle. I can't bring myself to sew 7 stitches an inch. I'm at 5 now and I know it would be better. Hat's off to you for taking the extra effort. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Really nice Billy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Hi Randy, Thankyou for taking a look! Yes hand sewing at 7 stitches per inch takes lots of time and patience, those skirts nearly brought me to my knees:) . My better half would come into the shop and say " are you still sewing that same Skirt "? I would have to bite my tongue not to say what was on my mind at the time. the Pricking wheel I used is a old Osborne that I bought at Douglas tools at Sherridan about six years ago. It is stamped as a 7, but once sewn it measures closer to 6 3/8 or 6 1/2 depending on what glasses I'm wearing. Honestly it is hard for me to tell a difference between that tool and a number six wheel I got from Ranch2Arena. I have one more saddle that I promised to hand sew. I own a Artisan 4000r machine- but it has given me trouble since day one! Found a Heavey duty sewing machine mechanic that will come out for repairs. My plan is to get it working correctly and then sell it. Not sure what I will do after that. Regards Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Hey Josh! Thanks for the compliment. This saddle is what some would say as a meat and potatoes saddle - not real fancy. Did my best to give it a nice shape. She wanted no stamping just mostly rough out. I really like the conchos though and the history behind them. Solid Sterling Silver from the 1940s (WOW). The picture is not very clear I had a hard time posting it. Thanks for looking all the best Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWR Report post Posted July 8, 2016 Nice clean rig Billy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted July 9, 2016 Thank you CW Hope all is well with you and your staying busy. Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Few more pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Last two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Nice job Billy. Clean and nicely shaped. I am sure she will kike it. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted August 6, 2016 Thanks Bob! Do you have any suggestions or things that I could work on for my next saddle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
