Book "The Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making" - The Encyclopedia of Saddle Making

SADDLE MAKING BOOK

"The Encyclopedia of Saddle Making" provides one of the most comprehensive set of saddle making instructions ever published.

This 708-page encyclopedia reveals the manufacturing secrets step by step (originally published in 3 volumes).
You will discover the various stages of manufacture: the tree, the strapping, the padding, the cutting of the skins, the assembly of the parts, the quarters and false quarters, the sewing (called lacing and buttoning in artisanal saddlery).

This book can be a solid base for learning manufacturing techniques. If you ever plan on crafting a riding saddle, this is one resource you will need to access.

Al STOHLMAN spent his life perfecting the various techniques for making riding saddles. This book is the last important work before the author's death.

4 models of saddles are available.

The texts are in English - a good knowledge of saddlery terminology is necessary.
but numerous diagrams, hand-drawn illustrations and photos make it easier for you to understand all the steps to follow.

708 pages

This item is available to order with a lead time of approximately 2 weeks.
Dimensions of the book: 22.5 x 29 x 4.5 cm
Authors: Al & Ann STOHLMAN

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