A page of tools for sale specific to western saddle making

Saddle Tools

This page collects some of the more specific tools to western saddle making in one place. These tools are also shown on their respective pages by type of tool as well. Other tools such as hammers and pliers used in general leatherwork may not be here but are found on their dedicated pages.

Tack Hammers

Tack hammers are designed to drive tacks and small nails. They have a longer face than traditional hammers to reach into tighter areas. The heel may be a straight cross peen to form and crease leather or a claw to pull tacks and nails.

CS Osborne #55 new saddler hammer – $100.00.

CS Osborne #55 new saddler hammer with straight cross peen – $100.00.

9992 – B L Marder saddler tack hammer – $125.00.

9992 – B L Marder saddler tack hammer with straight cross peen – $125.00.

New and unused Proleptic saddler tack hammers with smooth crosspeen -tight heads and treated handles – several available – $45.00

New and unused Proleptic saddler tack hammers with smooth crosspeen -tight heads and treated handles with straight cross peen – several available – $45.00

11725 – CS Osborne #5 tack hammer with claws – $75.00.

14518 – CS Osborne #5 tack hammer with claws – $75.00

11476 – CS Osborne #5 tack hammer with claws – $75.00

String Bleeders, Horn Trimmers, and Miscellaneous Cutting Tools

Miscellaneous cutting tools such as string bleeders and horn trimmers. String bleeders are used to cut slits for saddle string "bleed knots". Horn trimmers are used to to trim and profile the edges of saddle horns after they are sewn.

String bleeders are another item we intend to keep stocked on and ready to go. These are stock CS Osborne string bleeders that have been sharpened and the handles refinished - $40.00 - IN STOCK

Lace Puller/Blunt Lacing Awl

These are collar type awls that have had the end blunted and cutting edges rounded over, then polished. They are useful for pulling lace ends through a braid without cutting a string. A good handy tool for pulling laces in saddle skirts, seat jockeys, and stirrup treads.

CSO - Lace Puller - New CS Osborne lace puller. The tip has been polished smooth to avoid cutting or scarring your lacing and the handle is refinished. Handy saddle making and repair tool - $40.00. IN STOCK

Rein Trimmers

Rein trimmers need a little explaining. Yes, they look like an overgrown common edger. They can be used for trimming excess linings from chrome tan to woolskins and edge beveling heavy leathers. They also can be turned so the cutting edge is vertical and used like a knife. Hold them with the bottom next to cut and they track straight. Turn them "toes-in" and they cut a smooth curve (think hand cut English points on straps for instance). The cutting edge is protected in the notch and they will not cut into underlying leather. There is a reason that every old time saddle and harness maker back in the day had one.

10995 – CS Osborne rein trimmer – $80.00.

11027 – HF Osborne rein trimmer – $80.00.

128955 – HF Osborne rein trimmer – $80.00.

9527 – unmarked rein trimmer – $50.00

Saddler Pliers - have corrugated jaws and are used to stretch or pull leather. The "anvil" on the bottom of the jaws can be used to provide leverage. Cantle and horn pliers have smooth jaws and used to crimp together layers of leather for saddlery work, as well as being useful in some other crimping needs.

10457 – CS Osborne Saddlery pliers – $45.00.

4353 – unmarked saddler pliers – $45.00

9352 – Wynn Saddlery pliers – $40.00.

Bouncers-Smashers

These bouncer/smashers have nice smooth bottoms, solid handles, and no cracks. They are used primarily to mold and compress leather in the saddle making trade.