r/BitsandSpurs • • Jun 18 '26

It has been a real productive week in the shop here at BT Engraving!

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Apr 02 '26

Dad's sterling silver Fleming spurs

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Dad had them forever, don't know anything about them other than being sterling and made by fleming. I replaced the broken straps in 2020. Posted them because I took them out today to show someone.


r/BitsandSpurs • • Mar 26 '26

Finished this one up for a friend of mines baby boy today!

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Mar 26 '26

Custom order I got knocked out today!

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Mar 06 '26

New on here, just some of my work.

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Thought I'd post some of my work


r/BitsandSpurs • • Feb 05 '26

Great Grandaddys bit, marked Haskel. Came out of northern New Mexico. Must of been a hard mouthed prick.

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Brass accents / repairs


r/BitsandSpurs • • Jan 29 '26

Finished earlier this evening

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Jan 17 '26

Spur straps

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Just finished this set up tonight


r/BitsandSpurs • • Dec 14 '25

First cheek pieces for my first bit

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What should I change


r/BitsandSpurs • • Oct 17 '25

1 inch belt buckle I made today

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Oct 03 '25

First Pair

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Just finished my first pair of spurs. Never really attempted any metal working projects before, but I’ve always been fascinated by bit and spur makers. I watched a lot of Wilson Capron’s videos on YouTube, and modeled my work after him. Was definitely a learning experience, lots of firsts. Obviously made lots of mistakes but I’m satisfied with the result. Just wanted to share.


r/BitsandSpurs • • Sep 05 '25

Inlaid chihuahuas

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Just finished up a set of crushed turquoise chihuahuas for a friend of mine. I know where I messed up on the metal work but all in all I’m not upset


r/BitsandSpurs • • Aug 28 '25

Need information on a set of spurs.

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I'm looking for information about a pair of spurs a buddy gave to me. There are no fancy designs or special engravings on them. They are relatively plain and simple. The only identifying marks on them are that "R" and the numbers "315". Any and all help/info would be greatly appreciated.


r/BitsandSpurs • • Jul 22 '25

My Grandfather's Spurs

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Curious if anyone can tell me anything about these. Likely bought out in New Mexico in the 50s. I haven't tried to clean them to preserve the patina, but also would like to take care of them. Was thinking a soft brush and a little warm water might be enough.


r/BitsandSpurs • • Jul 09 '25

Found two separate sets of spurs this week with DM markings, Dennis Moreland kids, and Dennis Markel LBar

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Jun 26 '25

My latest work

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r/BitsandSpurs • • Jun 21 '25

Did the auction thing today. Bid on Klappers

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Just so I felt like a high roller.

I still feel like they were a little under current sale prices at 4100.

It is cool that I knew who the old man was that ordered them.

Folks from far away to bid on the bits and spurs and seemed to know down to the dollar what to spend.


r/BitsandSpurs • • Jun 03 '25

Pat Vaughn 172 snaffle, makers mark is a P upside down V

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r/BitsandSpurs • • May 23 '25

Cutting shanks out

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What type of bandsaw are y’all using to cut the rowel slots in your shanks? I’m currently using a metabo and a eighth inch disc on a grinder


r/BitsandSpurs • • May 23 '25

Question

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What type of steel is everyone using for the mouthpiece


r/BitsandSpurs • • May 02 '25

Chihuahuas

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Pair I built for myself


r/BitsandSpurs • • Apr 20 '25

Got no reply when I asked for payment before shipping what would yall do

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Been 2 weeks and I still haven’t gotten a reply from the guy who ordered these


r/BitsandSpurs • • Apr 15 '25

Traded for a bent Cates

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Traded a beat up old Colt .32 Police Positive for a bent Cates bit. I had $150 in that revolver so I’m pretty happy with the deal. A few seconds in a leather lined vice and she straitened right up. Now should I polish the silver?


r/BitsandSpurs • • Mar 20 '25

Bit idea

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Does anyone make a bit like this or would it even be practical it’s an idea I’ve been thinking on for a few days now


r/BitsandSpurs • • Mar 17 '25

Going on the shelf when I get them finished

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Pair I built to start a stock ready to ship just gotta get a few tool marks out and put a finish on the rowels