Building a Western Saddle Ep1 : The Beginning of Denny's Masterpiece
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- Summer of Saddles: Episode 1:
Welcome to the first episode of our exclusive Summer of Saddles series! Join us on an incredible journey as Denny, our master saddle maker, begins crafting what may be his final masterpiece-a saddle he hopes to enter in the prestigious World Leather Debut next year.
In this episode, Denny will introduce you to the art of saddle making, sharing his passion, expertise, and the story behind this special project. You’ll get an insider's look at the initial stages of saddle making, including:
*Choosing the Perfect Leather: Learn how Denny selects the best leather, taking into account quality, texture, and durability.
*Essential Tools of the Trade: Discover the must-have tools for any saddle maker, with tips on how to use them effectively.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from a master and be part of Denny’s extraordinary journey to the World Leather Debut!
This episode marks the start of an 8-week journey where you'll witness the creation of a saddle destined for greatness. Whether you’re a seasoned leather worker or a curious beginner, this series is packed with knowledge, inspiration, and the joy of crafting something truly special.
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00:00:00 - Title
00:00:33 - Intro
00:02:25 - Marking & Cutting Seat
00:05:20 - Marking & Cutting Rigging
00:07:35 - Marking & Cutting Fenders
00:08:09 - Whoops
00:09:09 - Marking & Cutting Back Jockeys
00:10:15 - Why cut parts back to back?
00:10:55 - Marking & Cutting Fenders
00:13:00 - Marking & Cutting Skirts
00:14:35 - Marking & Cutting the rest of Rigging
00:16:48 - Marking & Cutting Fork Cover
00:18:03 - Marking & Cutting Back Cantle
00:19:00 - Marking & Cutting Horn Cover
00:20:50 - Marking & Cutting Horn Gullet
00:21:50 - Protecting leather from the sun.
00:22:10 - Marking & Cutting Saddle Gullet
00:22:55 - Marking & Cutting Ground Seat
00:25:45 - What is left of the leather.
00:26:20 - Stirrup Leathers
00:26:55 - Double checking cut pieces
00:29:30 - Looking at the hardware
00:30:43 - Bench Pad
00:31:00 - Saddle Tree entrance
00:33:35 - Saddle Gullet fitting
00:35:10 - Skiving Saddle Gullet
00:37:55 - Pre-shaping Saddle Gullet
00:44:50 - Slicking Gullet
00:45:50 - Starting to cover Horn
00:46:15 - Wetting Horn Gullet
00:47:10 - Cutting Horn Gullet to shape
00:50:00 - Gluing Horn Gullet to tree
00:52:00 - Stitching Horn Gullet to tree
00:53:26 - Shaping Horn Gullet
00:55:45 - Finding Horn center
00:56:40 - Horn Cap Sandwich
01:00:00 - Attaching Horn Sandwich
01:01:10 - Important Horn Information
01:03:05 - Nailing on Horn Sandwich
01:04:34 - Scratching Horn Sandwich
01:05:20 - Wetting Horn Cap with wrap
01:07:45 - Cutting out Horn Cap and wrap
im going to love watching this roll on friday(Denny is the goat)
This is awesome! Looking forward to watching this series of videos 😊
I'm glad that you are doing a series on this project. Trying to make a saddle for my daughter. She is always working with horses. I'm taking my time for this project. Thanks for this
If you have any question along the way, please ask. We will get Denny to answer them for you!
@@SpringfieldLeather Thanks
Thank you for showing this process of making a saddle
You are the a real pioneer cutting patterns for saddles. I have the 15 inch steel press cutter, a 19 inch- for saddles and all of the side pieces in dies for the cut out. 1925 heavy air press striking the die. You are the man with the know how using a good head knife. Beautiful craftsmanship that you display.
Been watching a few saddle making videos and saddle related stuff trying to learn more about them even though I've only rode about 3 trained trail horses in my life, lol, but what better way to show off your leather crafting skills than making a nice saddle? I want to make one if only to display it somewhere. But my anxiety level trying to make my first one would probably be like when Denny almost cut that piece out where there was a hole in the leather and he calmly says "Oh I almost made a mistake!" I would have probably shook my head and yelled "I ruined it!!!" 😅
Thanks so much for showing this whole process 🙏💯👍
Thank you for watching it!!!!
Beautiful sides🦬🐮🐂❤
Thank you!
I wanted to comment on Denny's text message he said that he received! Don't listen Denny!!! haha I will probably NEVER do a saddle, but I still want to watch! Maybe it will encourage me to give it a shot!
I've only put in all leather ground seats. Once you get the arch set on it, it's actually easier to build on top of than it is a metal strainer. But there is no wrong way of doing it. Both work. I also nail it in place with ring shank nails.
It was great meeting you last Saturday - and going on the tour of Springfield Leather! Great job
I love Springfield Leather Co. Great instructional videos, great people, and awesome customer service. If you have leather, you're tossing, I'll take them. I want to make hole plugs out if them.
Right on
Whats the benefit of using head knife vs anither knife
The thickness of the leather and the need to cut all the way through on the first pass make the headknife the correct choice.
What is that twinkling noise in the background?
Noise artifacts. We switched microphones after this episode.
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Ive always wanted to make a saddle but i am not a horse person