Don't I look like I know what I'm doing? I certainly don't! The glue adds the necessary strength to the saddle fork, especially since several cracks had to be gorilla glued earlier. Also, using glue actually wets the leather. This is easier than I thought.I have to be super careful about not getting any glue on the right side of the leather. Already I see some glue spots on the right side of the leather. But no biggie since those will be covered.
Laying down the leather on the saddle and then tracing with a knife and cutting out with scissors seems to do the trick. If you notice the dang horn of saddle tree popped off when I tried to sew the leather down.
Presto...the saddle tree is almost done. I just need to cover the seat part of it with leather. I will probably use a different leather if it looks better.
