Revealing the Secrets of Spur Making: Build Them in One Hour
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2022
- In this video, Colin Gibson joins Travis Finley, owner and fabricator of Slingin Shanks Spurs. Together they are Revealing the Secrets of Spur Making in one hour. If you would like spurs of your own, please visit slinginshanks.com
Learn the process that allowed Slingin Shanks, a primarily one man operation, to produce 733 pairs of spurs in 2023.
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I appreciate this video so much been prepping to build thinking I need more machines, but this build has given me a better perspective!!!
Thank you so much for your insight. That is the exact reason we put out this video. To let the world know you can jump in head first with little expenses to build high quality spurs!
Fun Video! Great tips and good to see your spur making steps Travis. Thank you Colin Gibson putting this tutorial together.
Thank you Mr. Bruce, we really appreciate it. Using the chisel for the hangers was a tip you shared with me about 6 years ago...
Thanks Bruce!
We were inspired by all you have given to the trade and craft through your videos, not only in spurs, but on countless other cowboy needs. Your the Round-Robin when it comes to cowboy gear and a wonderful guy and friend on top of all that.
You give unselfishly to the community and set and good example for everyone in the craft and when we made the video so we just tried to follow your lead and I think folks are enjoying seeing the process and it was fun to do!
Thanks for all the help and guidance on the journey Bruce! You have been a wonderful mentor to me. Thanks for all the kind words from day one and letting me send 1000 plus pictures, texts, and emails, lol and always “spurring me along”!
Your friend,
Forever grateful
Colin
Cool rowels!
He is a very talented metal worker, that would be a great project for kids.
Nice job guys. Cool video. Awesome to see your new hobby kicking butt Mr. Gibson
Thanks Layne! I appreciate that. It’s been a fun hobby. Tough to beat you Heward brothers! Thanks for always being good friends and solid guys!
Have a good and safe harvest fellas!
Your pal,
C. Gib
Thank you I really appreciate it Layne 😊😊😊thanks for the support I don't know what I would do without you guys
Great video. Where did you get the heel strap bender
Love the enthusiasm
Thank you sir, I really appreciate it
Awesome!
Thank you We really appreciate it
Very good job friends. I really like your work and your workshop too. very funny the tool with names of great handcrafters lol very clever. I see a comment from Mr. Cheaney and it is a pleasure that he sees your work. when my mom died i made my first pair of spurs. and I call them Frankenstein spurs. because I made them from different materials haha. but that way I got out of the depression for the loss of my mom! greetings very good job here is my subscription because it is worth. making more videos of bits and spurs. blessings from SONORA. MEX.!!!
Thank you for the kind words. We really appreciate it. Glad we could share our passion with others Sorry to hear about your mom. Very happy that your original pair was able to help with that. God Bless
Didn't take the tin horn long to handle that hot shank. LOL
That Waz a great video 👍
Thanks 👍
well there is certainly alot of name dropping for bad and good but you cant dispute this mans craft , heck i use nails and HF tools alot. What i know is Henery Ford would be proud of the assemble line like process
Thank you I really appreciate the kind words. And you are 100 percent correct about the name dropping. The intention of this video was to show that a person could build high quality and function very efficiently and inexpensive.
Hey Travis, you're process looks really quick and you have everything set up awesome to do a great job, im a maker myself and ive definitely picked up a technique or two from you, keep up the great work man appreciate it 👍
Thank you, I really appreciate it. Our main goal was definitely to share a more efficient and economical way to build spurs.
Hello my fellow friends sorry I have not been able to post videos my family just moved and I have to get things done and I will be back soon as I can I hope you are not mad at me
Family 1st always ... love your channel & look forward to more of your projects ... cheers mate ...
Great video. Not trying to be negative but I’d love to see that young wear some eye protection. He’s got a long life ahead of him.
I don't take it as negative at all. I agree together we should all put more emphasis on safety in our operations. Thank you for the insight
Great video. The best part about this is that I am in Ft Worth Texas and I know exactly where Beulaville, NC is. Lol
Thank you sir. Prior Marine Corps I'm guessing? I'm sure you also know the Beulaville landmark Mike's Farm Restaurant?
@@SlinginShanks no sir but I was born and raised in Duplin County.
My son works at Mike's farm 🚜 that's why I asked
What's the cost raw with no straps
This may be a stupid question but how do you figure the size of heel band to the size of the boot, is there a formula for it?
Definitely not a stupid question. Most makers generally have 2-3 sizes they build from. Men’s-Women’s-Extra wide.
You have to find the stretch out for the radius, plus the straight on each side.
For example, if it's 1.5" radius, 3" diameter, you would do 3 x π = 6.2 or something. That's the circumference of the full circle, so half of that is the circumference of half the circle, so you have 3.1" + 2" straight on each side, you get 7.1"
That's just an example, you'll have to measure for whatever boots you are making the spurs for.
Did you have to change anything on the block on your bender I tried it and keep coming up long on one side
I have welded a stop on the block to where the heel band is clamped at the perfect spot. It measures about 1/4" from the edge. It took some experimenting to figure out the perfect spot. Thank you
@@SlinginShanks ok thank you!
How many tons is that arbor press?
It is a 1 ton arbor press I bought from Harbor Freight Tools. Thank you
can i purchase just the heel bands straight ?
Yes sir, we do offer parts for sale. Please call or text (910)378-5925
To much talk.
I must waste 7 hrs a day putting on my safety equipment
What is are the dimensions of the square block in the metal bender?
It is the original block that comes with the metal bender