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Another First Saddle Build Thread

What saddle should I try to build first?

  • 2020 Aerohunter, Flex

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  • Latitude Classic

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that is so awesome that your willing to share this for us diy'ers! I'm working on my transformer clone this week and this definately makes it easier. Thanks alot!!
And if it don’t turn out the way you want, RUN (don’t walk) to overwatch and purchase one from the man himself right away!
 
So I am held up for now waiting on some thicker thread for the main suspension, new buckles for the belt, possible buckles for detachable leg loops, new webbing for the belt, plastic buckles for the adjusters, and triglides for the excess webbing on the belt. I wish there was a one stop shop for everything I need for my builds to save on shipping but I ended up buying from 3 online stores. Everything shipped Fedex so it should be here by Thursday. I got a itch to stitch so I may make a second set of panels so I can assemble two of these saddles when I get going on it. I have a little bit of up front cost on the material for the build so if I can make 2-4 saddles from what I have now it would be worth it to me.
 
Hear you on the need to stitch. I feel that all the time but have been busy with other pressing things right now. I agree we need a 1 stop shop. Maybe @JCLINE84 will do it. LOL. I have enough stuff to do maybe 5 more saddles depending on style and I’m always needing more items. I will slowly stock pile stuff this summer that’s for sure. Can’t wait to see your finished saddle
 
Hear you on the need to stitch. I feel that all the time but have been busy with other pressing things right now. I agree we need a 1 stop shop. Maybe @JCLINE84 will do it. LOL. I have enough stuff to do maybe 5 more saddles depending on style and I’m always needing more items. I will slowly stock pile stuff this summer that’s for sure. Can’t wait to see your finished saddle
If EWO could pick up a few more buckles, webbing, and cordura they would have everything you need (and I would buy from them), but there probably isn’t a large enough market for it among us saddle folks.

The good news about being an hour away from countrybrookdesign (where I get webbing) is that they have my stuff delivered in 1 day. It’s great!
 
I’d love it if EWO could pull it off. If they can make it happen I’m sure they will. I know I would have been willing to pay for the required mark up on materials to save on the shipping from having to order from multiple places.
 
So I am held up for now waiting on some thicker thread for the main suspension, new buckles for the belt, possible buckles for detachable leg loops, new webbing for the belt, plastic buckles for the adjusters, and triglides for the excess webbing on the belt. I wish there was a one stop shop for everything I need for my builds to save on shipping but I ended up buying from 3 online stores. Everything shipped Fedex so it should be here by Thursday. I got a itch to stitch so I may make a second set of panels so I can assemble two of these saddles when I get going on it. I have a little bit of up front cost on the material for the build so if I can make 2-4 saddles from what I have now it would be worth it to me.
One stop shopping for diy there is rocky woods and eastern woods outdoors. Both have pretty much all you need except sewing machines.
 
I actually made a matching dog collar and leash out of the leftover material from @Red Beard saddle

What are you using for a buckle for a dog collar? Dog collar I have is pretty worn. I have a bunch of webbing. Figure I might as well make one.


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Man, I can't catch a break. I am quickly going in the red on this project. I bought ten yards (360 inches) for the suspension (1.75" webbing). As some of you know I put the d-ring on backward so i was gonna cut and redo the suspension. so 360"-158"=202". 202" of webbing great no problem just enough to make the suspension... OH WAIT! I cut 60" of 1.75" because I thought thats what size belt I was suppose to use. Turns out it's 1.5". So, 202"-60'= 142" WHICH < 158" so I am delayed again. I wish I woulda checked two days ago before I bought the 1.5" so I coulda saved some money on shipping and bought at the same time. I guess this is about how I suspected my first project to go.

I did get my v-92 thread, the 1.5" belt, all my adjustment buckles etc. in. I'm just waiting on my 1.5" main belt buckle and i guess some more 1.75" webbing to continue.
 
Man, I can't catch a break. I am quickly going in the red on this project. I bought ten yards (360 inches) for the suspension (1.75" webbing). As some of you know I put the d-ring on backward so i was gonna cut and redo the suspension. so 360"-158"=202". 202" of webbing great no problem just enough to make the suspension... OH WAIT! I cut 60" of 1.75" because I thought thats what size belt I was suppose to use. Turns out it's 1.5". So, 202"-60'= 142" WHICH < 158" so I am delayed again. I wish I woulda checked two days ago before I bought the 1.5" so I coulda saved some money on shipping and bought at the same time. I guess this is about how I suspected my first project to go.

I did get my v-92 thread, the 1.5" belt, all my adjustment buckles etc. in. I'm just waiting on my 1.5" main belt buckle and i guess some more 1.75" webbing to continue.
Now you HAVE to use 1.75” webbing for your safety belt ;) it’s better than 1.5 anyway
 
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Tragedy has struck again. Not my day… this thing broke while I was adjusting tension for the new thread and the whole assembly popped out.5E92C3FE-6CEA-4316-B42D-111CF6C29D27.jpeg
 
Tragedy has struck again. Not my day… this thing broke while I was adjusting tension for the new thread and the whole assembly popped out.View attachment 48305


Tension assembly


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I picked up parts for my singer 237 and 15-91 there. Coincidentally, my upper tension on the 237 was broke and beyond repair. I recently received an upper tension assembly from them.
 
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