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Re-cover A Saddle Quick & Cheap.

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I recovered 2 saddles so Far...picked up another old saddle yesterday so this will be my third...I went to a used clothing store and picked up a XXXL jacket for $20...the leather was beautiful on it..I glue with spray adhesive the foam to the seat pan then I cover with felt...then glue the leather on top...not perfect but work fine for me...



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i keep a box cutter with me,but beaware leather furniture is not all leather, the seating area and arms ate the rest is vinyl, leather and viynl smell different,also at the thrift stores alot of laddies clothes are made from leather,fackets ate usually made from small pieces sewn together,can be hard 2 find a piece big enough to do a seat,if all else fails do to tandy and check out there rements,
 
Good advice Spoker. Whenever I spot a leather chair or couch on the curb, I immediately hit the brakes and jump out of my truck. I bury my face into the center of the seat cushion and take a deep breath, to see if it smells like leather.... oh boy.
That's kinda like sniffing bicycle seats but on a larger scale, lol. I think I would choose another method for verification. ;)
 
The last time I was at Memory Lane I bought about a dozen 1940's - early 50's saddles that were solid, but missing their leather. Maybe this fall I'll re-cover them and post the results. I see that "contact" cement is mentioned by some folks to secure the top leather. Myself, I wouldn't use it on top leather. Contact cement is not very forgiving. It instantly "grabs" the leather and doesn't allow you to re-position it, or stretch it, molding it over the pan...causing wrinkles that can't be smoothed out. Fabric adhesive allows you to pull, and stretch the leather, without causing permanent wrinkles. I see lots of foam being used. The old saddles were down right hard; not at all cushy. As I type this, I notice the "mouse pad" that my wife got for our computer is made out of a thin rubber product. Perfect to cover a saddle with. And... if your saddle doesn't turn out to your high expectations, it's no big deal to re-do it. You are in this hobby to have fun.
 
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