Slick McClade Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I’ve been on another life adventure, go Figure right. I decided I wanted to learn how to make true hand made custom spurs. So I went to south Texas and took lessons from one of the greats in the spur making world. We put in some very long 8-9 hour days. First day started off with only two blank pieces of flat metal, I had to design and draw my own style shank and rowel. Once that was done I hand cut and made every piece of this spur. I can tell you Nothing was pre fab in this project, lol. Once everything was finished and looking like an actual spur we started the silver mounting part and final finishes. Yep you guessed it , I had to cut every piece of silver by hand using a jewelers saw. Well super long story kinda short , it was a absolute pleasure getting to learn an true western art from one of the best. My end result was a nice pair of true hand made custom single mount spurs. Below are a “few” pics of the process. I’m excited to start a new part of the western experience I enjoy so much, “Double J Custom Spurs”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Slick McClade said: I’ve been on another life adventure, go Figure right. I decided I wanted to learn how to make true hand made custom spurs. So I went to south Texas and took lessons from one of the greats in the spur making world. We put in some very long 8-9 hour days. First day started off with only two blank pieces of flat metal, I had to design and draw my own style shank and rowel. Once that was done I hand cut and made every piece of this spur. I can tell you Nothing was pre fab in this project, lol. Once everything was finished and looking like an actual spur we started the silver mounting part and final finishes. Yep you guessed it , I had to cut every piece of silver by hand using a jewelers saw. Well super long story kinda short , it was a absolute pleasure getting to learn an true western art from one of the best. My end result was a nice pair of true hand made custom single mount spurs. Below are a “few” pics of the process. I’m excited to start a new part of the western experience I enjoy so much, “Double J Custom Spurs”. nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 That is So cool! Great work, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Absolutely beautiful. Very well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 What?? No Jingle-Bobs?? A very cool thing to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Bob Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thanks for sharing that. Definitely not something you see every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Eye Jake Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Nice job. Could be a side line job for you. Never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 way to cool. How about an address or contact number for the next class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Very impressive! Beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Cool, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I assume you have done metal working and welding before and that this is not your first rodeo with these skill sets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick McClade Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dutch Wheeler said: I assume you have done metal working and welding before and that this is not your first rodeo with these skill sets! I’m actually more of a dobber than a welder and this was my first time working with metal. But with that being said I’m a quick study and very meticulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Slick McClade said: I’m actually more of a dobber than a welder and this was my first time working with metal. But with that being said I’m a quick study. Indeed you are! So are you just dabbling or are you gonna offer custom Spurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick McClade Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Tyrel Cody said: Indeed you are! So are you just dabbling or are you gonna offer custom Spurs? I should have my black smith shop set up completely in about a week. I’ll be building custom hand made spurs, ranger style belt buckles and buckles for spur straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 As a horseman all I can say is, very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosscut hardy Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Beautiful job slick ..crosscut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Howdy, I sure like what I see. One little suggestion....serial numbers. Just stamp a 1. And maybe some sort of date if you are so inclined. I have watched a fella make knives and develop his skills for maybe 20 years or so. He regrets not numbering his work. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick McClade Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, Chili Ron said: Howdy, I sure like what I see. One little suggestion....serial numbers. Just stamp a 1. And maybe some sort of date if you are so inclined. I have watched a fella make knives and develop his skills for maybe 20 years or so. He regrets not numbering his work. Best CR That’s a great suggestion Chili. I have actually ordered a custom makers mark and number punches. I’ll also keep a record of the customers name and address with the spur number they purchased. Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Slick McClade said: That’s a great suggestion Chili. I have actually ordered a custom makers mark and number punches. I’ll also keep a record of the customers name and address with the spur number they purchased. Slick Dang, when you go in, you go all in! Put me line for a pair. I will say I'm a bit surprised you chose spurmaking over hatmaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 58 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Dang, when you go in, you go all in! Put me line for a pair. I will say I'm a bit surprised you chose spurmaking over hatmaking Haven't you heard? Tanning chemicals lead to mental disorders... And yes, when you get to your 93rd pair... I want 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grass Range #51406 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Very nice; I would have added tie down buttons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cibola Al Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Boy, those turned out nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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