Alan Bell Report post Posted July 17, 2007 I have a fellow that has a 6" inseam difference than his wife. He wants a wade saddle with drop plate rigging that can be adjusted to fit them both. I told him I think that the blevins will run into the drop plate if I build it that way. He suggested cutting the top of the fender by about 3 - 4" and then building the stirrup but when I do the twist to try and run the twist and the blevins down closer to the stirrup and to have a longer gap between the stirrup and the bottom swell in the fender leather. Make any sense? Kinda roll the whole thing around a bit. I'm not sure if this will give him enough to still avoid the blevins and rigging issue and there is also the issue of the rivets at the top of the fender being seen. Any suggestions besides raising the drop plate? Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell There was a Buffalo Soldier, in the war for America Bob Marley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted July 17, 2007 Alan, If I am doing my math right, this guy wants fenders and leathers that have a 12 inch difference in the holes between him and his wife. That is huge. She is going to have a foot plus some of excess leathers hanging out the bottom. Aethetically??? Functionally she is adding another leg cue to flop around when she is riding. I know it is hard to extrapolate based on leg size, but I am guessing (unless they are both Jack Sprats) that the seat size is not the same for them either. I am thinking a second saddle..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks Bruce, I'm guessing he wants the holes for hisself to be the last holes in the leathers so that there is not so much hanging there when she rides the saddle. His inseam is approx 6" longer than hers. He buckles the girth strap so there wont be a "tie" knot under his knees but I still think I can't avoid the blevins meeting the rigging plate whenever she rides OR the rivets at the top of the fender from showing when he rides, at least one of these things will happen if not both! Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. Bob Marley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted July 17, 2007 At first glance, methinks this is not going to work out so well. The fender will be 3" too short for him and 3" too long for her and therefore, just won't fit either one real good. When she pulls the leathers down to fit her, it brings the fender up into the tree too far and when he pulls the fender down to fit him, it will be hanging below the skirt jockey unless you make it extra long, in which case it will look kinda like Dumbo the elephant..... especially with Jack Sprats sitting there....(not to be confused with Jack Schitt, who some say I don't know). But I digress..... I would build the fender to fit her but put a long enough leather on it to fit him. Once he gets tired of people laughing at him with that saddle with the little fenders, he'll order his own saddle and they can cut the extra leathers off her saddle so they aren't flappin' in the breeze down there. Oh yeah, and don't put your name on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake Report post Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='Go2Tex' date='Jul 17 2007, 03:02 I would build the fender to fit her but put a long enough leather on it to fit him. Once he gets tired of people laughing at him with that saddle with the little fenders, he'll order his own saddle and they can cut the extra leathers off her saddle so they aren't flappin' in the breeze down there. Oh yeah, and don't put your name on it. Why not just build two sets of leathers and fenders and show them how to change them out. Since they both can't ride the saddle at the same time this should work until they get tired of the chore and order another saddle. I have done this several times over the years with no complaints. My $.02 worth and keep the change. Blake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Crafts Online Report post Posted July 17, 2007 Alan, I am sure you are wanting to make this saddle sale, but I would not. You going to try to fit both these people and what will end up happening is that neither one will be happy and its all going to be your fault in the end, in their minds. You will lose more sales by them telling everyone you cannot fit a saddle. I would stay away. Ashley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted July 18, 2007 At first I was going to suggest the two sets of fenders. Hoping they wouldn't want to deal with it and let you off the hook. But after reading Ashleys response I kind of agree with that. My guess is that if you say, you know I'm sorry but I just can't do that, they would order anyway. I have turned down similar types of things where there just really isn't a good solution. Usually people come around and order anyway and take my advice on whats reasonable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted July 18, 2007 Thank's for all the suggestions. I guess the best option is to offer them 2 sets of fenders since I can't really refuse to make the saddle as it is partial payment on a stud colt! It is for a good friend of mine and I don't think he would ever blame me for any shortcomings IF they are at his bequest BUT some folks might see "the saddle with the tiny fenders" and not mention it to him except to inquire who made tha saddle only to avoid me like the plague! So I guess I'll make the fenders for him and they can complain about STILL not being able to raise them up enough for her! And I can say I tried to shorten them a little but I guess I didn't take off quite enough! OOPS! Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell We refuse to be what they want us to be! We are what we are! That's the way it's going to be! Bob Marley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
