Eric A. Myall, Saddler & Harness Maker
Eric started his apprenticeship in England when he was 15 years old. With over 60 years of experience, Eric takes you from the fundamentals to the more advanced techniques of the saddler and harness maker as he fabricates various accoutrements in this series of training DVD's.
Through meticulous demonstrations, close up photography and the questioning of his apprentice, Richard Azzaro, the viewer will see the various techniques and how someone has made his living in the trade execute them.
Topics include leather selection, measuring, cutting, edging, skiving, selection and preparation of thread, sewing techniques and the proper use of tools such as the clams, round knife, pricking iron, various punches, and more!
Through meticulous demonstrations, close up photography and the questioning of his apprentice, Richard Azzaro, the viewer will see the various techniques and how someone has made his living in the trade execute them.
Topics include leather selection, measuring, cutting, edging, skiving, selection and preparation of thread, sewing techniques and the proper use of tools such as the clams, round knife, pricking iron, various punches, and more!