Will James Rough Out

[cac]

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.

[bikermutt07]

Nice clean looking project. I know nothing of saddles, but it looks nice. 

Are the "tassles?" lashing points?

[Josh Ashman]

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

[rdl123]

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

[cac]

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

[rktaylor]

Clyde,

Thanks for sharing. I really like Will James saddles. Your work inspires me to do better.

Randy

[Billy H]

Clyde,

Very nice rig!

Your fit and Finish shows great care went into this saddle.  Regards Billy

[cac]

Thanks, Randy and Billy!

[Bodean]

That is a neat looking saddle.

[mudman]

Very clean work.