Revealing the Secrets of Spur Making: Build Them in One Hour

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 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.
    Connect and contact Slingin Shanks at
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  • @cagnybeale3387
    @cagnybeale3387 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I appreciate this video so much been prepping to build thinking I need more machines, but this build has given me a better perspective!!!

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @cheaneysaddles
    @cheaneysaddles ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fun Video! Great tips and good to see your spur making steps Travis. Thank you Colin Gibson putting this tutorial together.

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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...

    • @colinrgibson2931
      @colinrgibson2931 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @spurmarks
    @spurmarks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool rowels!

  • @layneheward5392
    @layneheward5392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job guys. Cool video. Awesome to see your new hobby kicking butt Mr. Gibson

    • @colinrgibson2931
      @colinrgibson2931 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you I really appreciate it Layne 😊😊😊thanks for the support I don't know what I would do without you guys

  • @mztazz5150
    @mztazz5150 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is a very talented metal worker, that would be a great project for kids.

  • @jobquijada9496
    @jobquijada9496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.!!!

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @jonbrooks6522
    @jonbrooks6522 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the enthusiasm

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you sir, I really appreciate it

  • @zovokum
    @zovokum ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you We really appreciate it

  • @juanjdiaz9159
    @juanjdiaz9159 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Waz a great video 👍

  • @Philippians--co6ww
    @Philippians--co6ww ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't take the tin horn long to handle that hot shank. LOL

  • @alexandercastelli4929
    @alexandercastelli4929 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 👍

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, I really appreciate it. Our main goal was definitely to share a more efficient and economical way to build spurs.

  • @timtrax918artisan8
    @timtrax918artisan8 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @SlinginShanks
    @SlinginShanks  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

    • @Finke.
      @Finke. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Family 1st always ... love your channel & look forward to more of your projects ... cheers mate ...

  • @lonnieknox2080
    @lonnieknox2080 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @earlcavenaugh6459
    @earlcavenaugh6459 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. The best part about this is that I am in Ft Worth Texas and I know exactly where Beulaville, NC is. Lol

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sir. Prior Marine Corps I'm guessing? I'm sure you also know the Beulaville landmark Mike's Farm Restaurant?

    • @earlcavenaugh6459
      @earlcavenaugh6459 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SlinginShanks no sir but I was born and raised in Duplin County.

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My son works at Mike's farm 🚜 that's why I asked

  • @biggrimm7505
    @biggrimm7505 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the cost raw with no straps

  • @SykesFW
    @SykesFW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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?

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely not a stupid question. Most makers generally have 2-3 sizes they build from. Men’s-Women’s-Extra wide.

    • @leeknivek
      @leeknivek 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @dustinreimer4582
    @dustinreimer4582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you have to change anything on the block on your bender I tried it and keep coming up long on one side

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @dustinreimer4582
      @dustinreimer4582 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SlinginShanks ok thank you!

  • @ricardoruiz6612
    @ricardoruiz6612 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i purchase just the heel bands straight ?

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir, we do offer parts for sale. Please call or text (910)378-5925

  • @justinmartinez6436
    @justinmartinez6436 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many tons is that arbor press?

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a 1 ton arbor press I bought from Harbor Freight Tools. Thank you

  • @billnewman8261
    @billnewman8261 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To much talk.

  • @localyokel1000
    @localyokel1000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I must waste 7 hrs a day putting on my safety equipment

  • @pitstopsogmc
    @pitstopsogmc ปีที่แล้ว

    What is are the dimensions of the square block in the metal bender?

    • @SlinginShanks
      @SlinginShanks  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is the original block that comes with the metal bender