Building a Western Saddle Ep1 : The Beginning of Denny's Masterpiece

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
01:11:40 - Centering Horn Cap
01:14:18 - Skiving Horn Wrap Tails
01:19:30 - Wrapping the Horn