[Myron Compton]

First off let me thank Lynn Doughty for the pattern and procedure.
Attached are a couple pictures of my current project. The most difficult thing about this little project has been locating the correct size of horse shoe. I ended up having to order them.
At this point the saddle still needs painting, then Deft satin sprayed, and then the leather ties and girth straps added.
I'm in a holding pattern right now. I painted the saddle a couple nights ago and I'm now waiting for it to dry. Just prior to painting, I took it to the faucet and washed it with a scrub brush totally saturating it with water. Then I toweled it a bit and then paint. It’s been setting over the floor air vent now for two days. It’s always a big question as to how long to wait before applying the Deft spray. Sometimes I think I need to invest in a moisture meter??
Myron

[Just Carving]

Myron,

Your carving looks great! Just a tip I've read here before, try using a hair dryer to speed up the drying process. Others have mentioned success in using it, so I guess it just might help you, too.

[Nancy_G]

Wow -- that looks good. I can't wait to see it painted.

[Doug Ridley]

That's a really good job!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Myron you did a great job on the saddle! Now if you are concerned about it drying , just move out here to the desert.....thing will dry before you can set it down ha ha

[Anthony Filetti]

...myron great carving job!

[Myron Compton]

Many thanks to all for your comments. Hi Ho Sliver, with Fall and Winter just around the corner, the desert sounds pretty good to me right now....myron

[Kenny_S]

Job well done. I am always interested in seeing what others come up with off of someones, tutorial. Looks like you done Lynn justice.

As for drying, Send it to Hi Ho, well on second thought don't. It is so dry out there he would probably try to wring the water out of it.

[Coffeeman]

Looks fantastic please show us a finished pic after painting too.

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Myron......Terrific job on that dle. Please post the finished photo so everyone can see. Sorry you had to order those shoes...probably paid more for postage than the things cost. Don't you have a Tractor Supply around there??