Bit and Spur Making Tools Equipment for Making Handmade Bits Spurs
Article and Video by Bruce Cheaney
Bit and Spur Making Tools Equipment for Making Handmade Bits Spurs. Bruce Cheaney in the Bit and Spur Shop in Gainesville, Texas.
Bit and Spur Making Part 1
You can learn about what the basic tools are for bit and spur making so you can make your own handmade cowboy spurs and horse bits.
A few metal working tools for bit and spur making to get started
1. Henrob 2000 torch
2. or a Miller Tig welder syncrowave 250 DX or similar
3. acetylene cutting torch
4.1X42 belt sander
5. Baldor buffer
6. Anvil and stump
7. 4″ shop vise
8. Vise Grips
9. Steel work bench & welding table
10. Propane Forge
11. Ball peen hammers
Keep it simple to start with and then ad to your tools and shop as you figure out what you need as far as tools and equipment.
1″ x 42″ Shop Fox W1850 Combination Belt & Disc Sander
18 PCS 1 inch x 42 inch Abrasive Sanding Belts – 3 Each of 60 80 120 150 240 400 Grit Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts For Belt sander(1x42in)
Shop Fox W1843 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer
Heavy Duty Bench Buffer 6-Inch
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Thank You Bruce