Saddlemaking: Lessons in Construction, Repair, and Evaluation [Paperback]

Dusty Johnson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Software Pr (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963916408
• ISBN-13: 978-0963916402
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,147,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book, November 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Saddlemaking: Lessons in Construction, Repair, and Evaluation (Paperback)

I purchased this book with the intention of building my own saddle. This book provides detailed step by step photos and explanations in the saddle building process. I admit I had to read it multiple times before attempting my saddle and I also referenced it during the construction phase. It was an invaluable resource and I recommend it to anyone who has the interest to build their own saddle as I did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best works out there for Saddle Making, April 14, 2009

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J. L. R. Reed "The sadyll chic" (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saddlemaking: Lessons in Construction, Repair, and Evaluation (Paperback)

I own this book. It's informative, but I highly recommend that anyone that is serious about making a saddle either take a course in saddle making with Dusty Johnson or one of the other practicing saddlers, or they buy the Dusty Johnson Saddle Making DVD. I own the DVD and can honestly say that seeing is believing and with it comes understanding. You are shown how to make straps, the proper use of a round knife, and so much more.

There are a few times where you might be left scratching your head, but it's nothing that will prevent you from completing a project.

One of the best all around for Western Saddle making after the late Al and Anne Stohlman.

Link to the Book and DVD available directly from Dusty Johnson:

http://www.pvsaddleshop.com/BOOKS%20&%20VIDEOS.htm

5.0 out of 5 stars Good enough to be your only reference, November 21, 2010

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Gretchen Cardoso (Maui, Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saddlemaking: Lessons in Construction, Repair, and Evaluation (Paperback)

If you want to build yourself a saddle, this book is complete enough to do it all yourself. It's easy to collect books on any given interest, and I suggest this be one to start with. I referred to certain places in the book over and over while making my first saddle. Was a very helpful guide.