How do I repair a Cheyenne roll that has came unglued from the cantle of my Western saddle?

Question

I have a Western saddle, that the Cheyenne roll has come unglued on. The rolls leather separated/came unglued from the wood of the cantle. I can see where it was glued before and I was wondering if I need to take it to a saddle repair shop, or if I can get the Heavy Duty Super Glue, made for all items, such as wood and leather and use it. -OR- do I need to purchase something special to repair it? I have used Super Glue on another saddle part before, and it worked out very well. Of course these repairs were cosmetic and not anything that would hinder the saddles ability to be ridden in.

The unglued roll, doesn't affect the way the saddle rides, but does make it hard to carry the saddle and I prefer to have it fixed the easiest way I can.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Sovereign, I was off eating lunch!  LOL

What you need it to be able to tack it to your cantle AFTER you glue it.  BUT I don't know what type of tree it has so, instead, I'll tell you to buy some CONTACT CEMENT.  Coat both where it's going to be glued to on BOTH SIDES.  Let the contact glue DRY, then like rubber cement attach it back to where it was.  BE VERY careful 'cause it will stain your leather if you get any droplets on the rest of your back skirts.

CLAMP it down on both sides with clamps or C-Clamps and boards, let dry for about a week that way, then you're all set for a few years.

Answer 2

If you care about the saddle, take it to a saddler.  If you don't, glue it.

Answer 3

I wouldn't take a chance and ruin a good saddle...take it to a saddle repair shop so you don't ruin the saddle.

Answer 4

Rosie:  Where are you to answer this question!!!?

Edit:  Rosie...too funny!!!

Answer 5

i would take it to the saddle shop. well i hope i helped Sabrina