What kind of spur straps are these?

[Russ McCrae]

I like the look of them with no buckles and was wondering if they were called by a certain name when I go to the saddle shop.

[ChuckBurrows]

They are called dove wings and several leather crafters who post here make them...

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Hi,

Knowing that you do your own leather, Will Ghormely has patterns for these type of spurs ... the only caveat with these types of spur straps is that they can loosen up when they are worn ... mine are now size 12s instead of 11s  ... oops

[Russ McCrae]

No sir I don't think I'm intermediate to advanced leathermaker, though these might be a good test run 

You said yours loosened up, ever thought maybe wetting them a little and let the leather dry and shrink? I know my mother has to do that to get better fitting work gloves 

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Russ McCrae,

Now why didn't I think of that? They are off the spurs and could easily be whetted ... Thanks!

TTFN,

[Slowhand Bob]

The problem with wetting is that it tends to not be repeatable to many times.  Another idea might be to arrange for the adjustment slots to fall where you can get the extra inch there as they stretch.

[Russ McCrae]

Well a pard talked me into making my own, I'm pretty happy with what I got.




Roughed out right now, bout to roll and wax the edge and maybe look at dark brown stains and studs around the border.

[Boothill Bob]

I use the dovewings to, like the model. Used W.Ghormleys pattern.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Slowhand Bob et al,

I am a great fan of Will Ghormely's patterns ... I used his Johnny Ringo rig for some Schofield dropped holsters ...then had some leather left over and made Cowboy Cuffs and Strapless Spur Straps:

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Russ McCrae,

Kudos to you on making your own patterns!  They look good!

[Russ McCrae]

Thanks still a ways to go but I'm liking them alot 

[Russ McCrae]

Done with them for now, I might darken them with one more coat of olive oil or natural aging