How to recover a horn and a horn wrap

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How to Recover a Saddle Horn | Quick Saddlemaking Tutorial with Matt Wanner ‪@Burns1876‬

Looking to repair or recover a saddle horn without tearing the whole saddle apart? Master craftsman, Matt Wanner from Burns Saddlery, walks you through a horn recovery technique that will save some time in the shop.

🧰 Materials You’ll Need:

[Crispin Hammer](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)
[Head Knife](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)
[Contact Cement](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)
[Safety Skiver](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)
[Wing Dividers](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)
[Creaser (Barry King Tools)](https://www.barrykingtools.com/)
Stitching Wheel (6 SPI)
Stabbing Awl
Stitching Awl or Needle
415 Bonded Nylon Thread
[6 oz. Veg-Tan Leather](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)
[6–7 oz. Latigo Leather](https://makersleathersupply.com/produ...)

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