cac Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Saddle just delivered. It is built on a Rod Nikkel tree. 16 1/4" seat, 9 5/8 thigh lengh, 12 x 4 x 1 1/4 cantle, 13 wide fork with 4" stock thickness, 3 x 2 1/2 horn. 13/15 Herman oak skirting, buffed. I really enjoy this site and check in often but haven't posted any pictures in a while and figured it was time to contribute something. Clyde. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Nice clean looking project. I know nothing of saddles, but it looks nice. Are the "tassles?" lashing points? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted May 31, 2017 My goodness Clyde that is one clean looking saddle! I'm in awe of how slick the buffed rough out HO looks and how flush you got the swell welts. Really just an outstanding job! FYI, your calf looks like he wants out . All the best, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdl123 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Very nice Clyde! I really like the lines of your saddle as well as the shape of the ground seat - Looks like one you could spend a few days in! Do you order your rough-out leather pre-burnished from HO? Thanks - Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cac Report post Posted June 2, 2017 Thank you for all the responses. Bikermutt07, Yes, the saddle strings are used for tying slickers, lead ropes, cow whips... etc. Josh and Ron, I get my buffed HO from Panhandle Leather or Montana Leather. Both usually have it in stock. The way I get it slick like that is that I apply Bee Natural #1 saddle oil and Ray Holes saddle butter. Thanks, Clyde Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rktaylor Report post Posted June 2, 2017 Clyde, Thanks for sharing. I really like Will James saddles. Your work inspires me to do better. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Clyde, Very nice rig! Your fit and Finish shows great care went into this saddle. Regards Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cac Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks, Randy and Billy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodean Report post Posted June 11, 2017 That is a neat looking saddle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudman Report post Posted October 15, 2017 Very clean work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
