Concho Conchos

how to put on a saddle concho?

I just bought a new saddle. On the back corner of the saddle there is print and a shape to it, there are no conchos there but I want to buy some gemmed ones and add them onto the corner flap, where there currently aren't any conchos. My question is how do I do this? I know they come with screws and washers with each concho, however how do I put it in? do I have to drill a hole or something and then screw it in, if so would I have to worry about drilling it all the way in or how wide it was? I have never used or changed conchos before so I am curious, I can't find any good information on the internet, please link anything you can find or share any knowledge that you have. Thanks so much!

If the original saddle had a concho there will probably be two holes that go through the tree where the original saddle straps went through to hold the concho on and to keep the back skirts in place. They are usually put on b efore the sheepskin lining is put on.

If you put new saddle straps on and you do have to make them go over the sheep skin, Shear off the wool between the holes and get the leather wet where it crosses between the two holes so that after you have it tight you can pound it with a hammer to make it smooth.
good luck!!

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