JimDismore Report post Posted September 16, 2007 I severely broke my leg a couple of weeks ago and will not be able to walk for the next 3 months or so. I would like to attempt to build my own wade saddle during this time and maybe keep my sanity by doing so. I have no experience but am very handy and am going to purchase Jeremiah Watt's DVD (thanks to the reviews on this forum). Can anyone recommend a tree manufacturer from whom I might purchase a quality tree and not have to wait several months? Does anyone have a 16-16.5" wade tree that they would consider selling? Great forum guys (and gals) and I can see that there will be a lot of information here that will greatly benefit a rookie like me. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted September 16, 2007 I severely broke my leg a couple of weeks ago and will not be able to walk for the next 3 months or so. I would like to attempt to build my own wade saddle during this time and maybe keep my sanity by doing so. I have no experience but am very handy and am going to purchase Jeremiah Watt's DVD (thanks to the reviews on this forum). Can anyone recommend a tree manufacturer from whom I might purchase a quality tree and not have to wait several months? Does anyone have a 16-16.5" wade tree that they would consider selling? Great forum guys (and gals) and I can see that there will be a lot of information here that will greatly benefit a rookie like me. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Jim Batie's Custom Saddle Trees usually has some stock trees on hand. I always get the AAA tree that are wraped in rawhide and sewn and nailed. 918-788-3686. They are in Welch Ok. I would also reccomend the Bill Gomer Video as an excellet guide. RC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimDismore Report post Posted September 16, 2007 Thanks a lot Randy. I will give Batie's a call. I did a little looking online for the Gomer video with no luck. Any idea where I might find a copy? Thanks again for the help, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim M Report post Posted September 16, 2007 Gomer's video is listed in Hide Crafter's catalog. 888-263-5277 Thanks a lot Randy. I will give Batie's a call. I did a little looking online for the Gomer video with no luck. Any idea where I might find a copy? Thanks again for the help, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsutterby Report post Posted September 16, 2007 In the Marketplace forum on this site, one of our members has a 16.5 inch Wade tree for sale, made by Superior. Might take a look. Depends on how high quality of a tree you desire, but I think I remember some have said on this board to contact Sheridan Leather Outfitters, as they stock a few of the better makers' trees. Look at a few of the saddle tree threads within the last month or so, lots of good info there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Crafts Online Report post Posted September 17, 2007 I have a Timberline made wade tree that I would sell, it would finish with a 16" seat. Ashley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimDismore Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks everyone for the help and the advice. I really appreciate it. I guess I will go with a Bowden or Timberline tree. Based upon what I have read on this forum they seem to be the best of the produciton trees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
