Ambassador Don101 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted February 4, 2008 @ all thanks for the kindness, yes it was my first i had no lessons no help just restored old ones and spent alot of time looking at clayBs web page which was a real big help to see how i could fit and make my patterns to fit the tree and style i was going for i read a couple of books on how to build saddles which helped in a way but not much help as regards to the old style building, Clay i dont ride much now and then the reason i wanted it was for reenactment more than every day riding, thanks again for the pics on your page it did help alot, Don Quote
Members buffalo Posted February 4, 2008 Members Report Posted February 4, 2008 Looks real good to me. I've only made a couple myself, so I know what a good feeling of accomplishment it is. Congrats on a fine job. Regards Buff Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 4, 2008 Moderator Report Posted February 4, 2008 Don, That is really cool. You picked a saddle with every difficult variation and did a great job. It looks great. Take it in, you deserve it. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Ambassador Don101 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted February 4, 2008 Pete ill get some close ups done for you its 2350 at the moment here so the lighting isnt that great, Don Quote
TracyMoss Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Don, Once again looks good, didn't mean to sound critical. The picture was just a little decieving, but I am very impressed with your workmanship. Thanks for sharing. Quote
David Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Don, I know nothing about saddles and even less about horses. But that leather work is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your accomplishment with us. It is terrific job. I'm envious. Dave Theobald Quote
Members Hidemechanic Posted February 4, 2008 Members Report Posted February 4, 2008 Fantastic job Don, I want to see a close up of that seat tooling. I think you made me jelous that I didn't think of a design like that. I love that way down south west stuff. Way to go! GH Quote You did What??
Alexblow Posted February 4, 2008 Report Posted February 4, 2008 Hi Don,it's not talking a lot to me,but i think it's a beautifull first one.It's not like just make a belt...You know what i mean.The tooling on the back of the sadlle seems awesome (more pics?). Anyway, great work ! Alex Quote Nothing special here...
Ambassador Don101 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted February 4, 2008 Tracy i didnt take it the wrong way as i wouldnt even class my self as high as a novice although it was a great learning prosses, and through critic you can learn how others may do things or make a job easier or better, there are lots of topics in the forum about saddles although i cant talk or reply all the time through lack of experience or knowlidge i am abel to pick important tips up which helps alot also, Don Quote
Members Warren Posted February 5, 2008 Members Report Posted February 5, 2008 Don, that is absolutely beautiful! I love it and I'm very envious! You do such great work. I hope if I ever try building saddles, my first one turns out half as good. Great job! Warren Quote
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