Members Mechanical Cowgirl Posted February 16, 2011 Members Report Posted February 16, 2011 Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but I figure a bit is a saddle accessory... I found a place that I can buy mouthpieces and I was wondering if there is any company out there that sells just plain shanks that I could embelish as I wish and weld on a mouthpiece. Or does anyone on here make bits that could sell me just the shanks? I think it would be a fun addition to a custom bridle without truly starting a new hobby of metal work :-D Thanks! Quote
Members Mechanical Cowgirl Posted February 18, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 18, 2011 On 2/16/2011 at 4:46 PM, Elton Joorisity said: Try CAM Waterjet Thanks! That looks perfect. I've also found a company up here in Idaho that makes custom stirrups and then powder coats them, they can even do zebra stripes, wonder if they could cut out bit shanks and do the same? :-) Quote
Members GrampaJoel Posted February 18, 2011 Members Report Posted February 18, 2011 Mechanical Cowgirl Is the place you are talking about called Basin Tack Company? How much stirrups do the powder coated stirrups cost? Thanks Joel Quote
Members Mechanical Cowgirl Posted February 19, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2011 On 2/18/2011 at 4:19 PM, GrampaJoel said: Mechanical Cowgirl Is the place you are talking about called Basin Tack Company? How much stirrups do the powder coated stirrups cost? Thanks Joel Yes, that's the place. I haven't ever bought anything from them, but I think I remember hearing their stock barrel racing ones (powder coated and with a standard cutout) were around 100$. Don't quote me on it though, but I remember they were a bit more than I would want to spend on a set of stirrups just now, maybe someday when I win the Loto... But I do think poder coated bits shanks would be nifty! Have you ever seen a set of their stirrups in person? Quote
Members GrampaJoel Posted February 19, 2011 Members Report Posted February 19, 2011 Quote Mechanical Cowgirl Have you ever seen a set of their stirrups in person? No just on their web site. I do like what I have seen in their photos though. I might buy a few to try. When I get some more money to spend. They are in south, south Idaho, and when I'm there, I'm way up north near Coeur d'Alene. Joel Quote
Members Saddlebag Posted February 20, 2011 Members Report Posted February 20, 2011 You have to be careful that the bit is correctly balanced both side to side and how it carries when the reins are relaxed. Quote
Members Mechanical Cowgirl Posted February 21, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2011 On 2/19/2011 at 4:57 PM, GrampaJoel said: No just on their web site. I do like what I have seen in their photos though. I might buy a few to try. When I get some more money to spend. They are in south, south Idaho, and when I'm there, I'm way up north near Coeur d'Alene. Joel I farmed for a few years up on the Palouse while I was going to college at UI, beautiful country. I've seen a few sets of the stirrups, very cool. It's a good spot to stick someone's personal brand or initials which can be easily changed out if they sell the saddle. This maker also put his brand on the side of the stirrup against the horse, like you I might get some when I have the extra money... Quote
Members Mechanical Cowgirl Posted February 21, 2011 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2011 On 2/20/2011 at 3:43 AM, Saddlebag said: You have to be careful that the bit is correctly balanced both side to side and how it carries when the reins are relaxed. Yep, that's where my engineering degree comes in handy! Solid modeling programs are amazing. :-) Quote
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