Classic & Vintage - Trimming down leather saddles

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Poguemahone
07-08-04, 01:59 PM
I know folks here have done this, trimming off the sides of an older leather saddle. I've got one I'm wanting to experiment on and wonder what tools folks use to trim down the saddle. Thanks in advance.


lotek
07-08-04, 02:55 PM
Our own Fixer uses a dremel with a diamond cutting disc.
More details here:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=49482&highlight=Brooks+Butchered

Marty

Pessi
07-08-04, 08:26 PM
After all this work, it looks just like the Ideale seat I owned 35 years ago.