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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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I was thinking of making a saddle, can you tell me what kind of leather I should use please
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Check out the Xian Leather site. He makes sick seats and tank panels. He wrapped my dash and made me a new tank panel. I'm sure if you e-mail him he would tell you what he uses. Christian is a cool guy.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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here's a link.
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index...8&hl=seat&st=0
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Try Hidehouse.com lots of good stuff and helpful folks.
 

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