That's is awesome!
FWIW, my Dad had a really old pair of spurs with double buttons for the leathers. Only pair I ever wore that never gave any trouble riding up/down.
We lived fairly close to the TQHA rodeo arena North of Denison, and I rode in the grand entry from 8 yrs until I got married. One guy tried his best to buy those spurs from me.
Dad woulda killed me.
Or, do you at least have pics?!?!?!?!
My sister has 'em. She was a "Daddy's girl" all her life, and I already had another pair of single buttons that were his. Never saw him wear any but the double button ones though. We always used straps that went in front of the boot heel on both kinds.
I have no idea what (or if?) there was a brand on 'em. They weren't fancy or plated or anything, just a rugged pair of work spurs with 5-star rowels.
I was thinking you might consider the double button design, the difference is amazing. The buttons are probably 1 1/4" apart or so.
Not on the computer, but I'm sure there are some old photos somewhere.
I could probably do a decent sketch if ya'll want.
I've seen what you're talking about. Most bronc/bull riding spurs are built like that to be tied down. I've seen it on normal riding spurs to. If the heel band is shaped just right and the spur has good balance, they will sit properly.
Very ingenious. I like it!
Not as thought provoking, but built a stand for my Feaster farrier anvil from a pipe flange and length of pipe.
I know most mount anvils on wood to eliminate the “ring”, but I like that sound.
You can make the heel band fit a certain size and style of boot well, but it won't fit well on all others.
One of my brothers rode bulls for a while, and he made a pair of spurs specifically for that. Double buttons, shanks pointed slightly inward, and they had holes where you could pin the rowels to keep them from spinning. He also split the 5-start rowel ends with a hacksaw, so they would grab more hide.
The angrier the bull, the better the ride score. Assuming ya stay onboard...
Very ingenious. I like it!
Not as thought provoking, but built a stand for my Feaster farrier anvil from a pipe flange and length of pipe.
I know most mount anvils on wood to eliminate the “ring”, but I like that sound.
I dig it. I made a grinder stand for a buddy from a valve standoff from a ship before I made mine. I like reusing industrial stuff like that.
My anvil stand is collapsible and has a spring clamp on one end, kinda slick...but it wasnt made by me.
That's a nice anvil!Very ingenious. I like it!
Not as thought provoking, but built a stand for my Feaster farrier anvil from a pipe flange and length of pipe.
I know most mount anvils on wood to eliminate the “ring”, but I like that sound.
Back when I was shoeing, I kept saying I was gonna buy or build one of those stands bu I never did.
