Members TomE Posted January 28, 2022 Members Report Posted January 28, 2022 In the book "To Handmake a Saddle" JHL Shields mentions covering the springs of the tree with "basil," which according to Wikipedia is radoul tanned leather. Does anyone know if this leather is still available or what a modern equivalent (weight? tannage?) would be? He is describing the build of an English saddle. Quote
Members jcuk Posted January 28, 2022 Members Report Posted January 28, 2022 This may be of some use. https://www.abbeyengland.com/basil-hide-nappa-e1k1 Hope this helps JCUK Quote
Members TomE Posted January 28, 2022 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, jcuk said: This may be of some use. https://www.abbeyengland.com/basil-hide-nappa-e1k1 Hope this helps JCUK Yes, thanks so much @jcuk. I’m also making good progress on sewing fixed loops in the 3/8 in straps - using your tips, and I bought some smaller tacks to assemble the work before sewing. Got distracted by the endless variations of nose bands, and learning to skive to make swelled nose bands. Should have my first bridle finished soon. Quote
Members jcuk Posted January 28, 2022 Members Report Posted January 28, 2022 I have a copy of the said book. What are you using to skive. Quote
Members TomE Posted January 28, 2022 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, jcuk said: I have a copy of the said book. What are you using to skive. I just received the book from a seller in the U.K. I’m enjoying the learning. Maybe I’ll be able to do a repair someday. For skiving, I’m using an Osborn #67 knife with a rounded blade. I also like using a round knife but mine is big and the points get in the way of holding on to the strap. Guess I need a half round knife. Quote
Members jcuk Posted January 28, 2022 Members Report Posted January 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, TomE said: I just received the book from a seller in the U.K. I’m enjoying the learning. Maybe I’ll be able to do a repair someday. For skiving, I’m using an Osborn #67 knife with a rounded blade. I also like using a round knife but mine is big and the points get in the way of holding on to the strap. Guess I need a half round knife. Have look at this how he is using a Number 6 Edger then a Skirt Shave (French Edger) i know its a belt but this method can be used for anything raised. https://www.youtube.com/c/UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk/videos Hope this helps JCUK Quote
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