Use of an old Saddle

[Twodogs]

A while back I did a swop for an old saddle dated 1915 from K9 it was a shame not to use the leather when its riding days were over ,
Being new to leather work I did a bit of foram bashing to get an idea what to do and had a go ,

Well happy managed to use the makers stamped leather and the WD crows foot .
made a couple of newbe errors but good fun
Twodogs

 

[MartinK9]

That's a great idea Cliff, showing the stamps, nice necker too

 

[pwb]

First class bit of recycling Towdogs .

Both sheaths look great and well designed.
I really like the vintage look the old leather gives them too.

Pete.

 

[MartinK9]

And this is what it started out as:

 

[Twodogs]

Thanks Pete
This is the first sheaf I made from the saddle for K9 ,

Manaded to use the WD crows foot on this one ,
Still a fair bit of leather left .
Twodogs

 

[hog]

Nice lrather, looks like an old ww1 issue saddle.

 

[Twodogs]

It was dated 1915 , wish it could talk
Twodogs

 

[Shewie]

Cracking job Cliff

 

[Mesquite]

Nice work Cliff. It's good to see things like that recycled

 

[MartinK9]

Nice lrather, looks like an old ww1 issue saddle.

Might of been

 

[The Cumbrian]

Excellent work there Cliff.

I especially like the simple closure on the axe mask.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Twodogs]

A cover for my axe file
A bit over the top but I was on a roll

Twodogs

 

[lamper]

Very Nice Twodogs!

When do you leave for Nepal?

 

[MartinK9]

Nice one Cliff

 

[pwb]

Good idea , you've inspired me Cliff.

Must admit I bought one of those files as a result of your link the other day, and a Swedish Kuksa .

No more links till next year please .

Cheers,
Pete.

 

[Twodogs]

Lol sorry Pete ...
Twodogs

 

[Klenchblaize]

Testimony to the endurance of leather when properly cared for. Imagine the task of replicating that patina on a new piece!

Nice work.

Cheers

 

[Shingsowa]

Great work! I've got an old saddle in the workshop that i have 'reserved' for a couple of axe sheaths. May make it my winter project...

 

[Matt Weir]

Love the result

 

[Chopper]

You do realise that WAS a very RARE WW1 issue saddle.