All rings and shanks are made with stainless steel (unless ordered with blued iron and silver overlay). All mouthpieces are handmade with true sweet iron and a copper inlay.
Bits made by Bill Wilm are used by many horseman from across Canada and throughout the U.S., both professional and recreational. They are handcrafted one at a time with quality, balance and taste that horses love to carry. Workmanship guaranteed
"The bit recommended by horses."
Here are some pictures of the basic selection of bits we make and try to keep on hand. Not all mouthpieces are shown in all choices of rings or shanks, but will be referred to somewhere. If you do not see something you are looking for, please inquire.
Special orders are taken, please inquire for current pricing. Applicable taxes and shipping extra.
Remember to check your association rules --- re: legal tack and bit requirements.
RING BITS
( Rings are approx. 3" across )
CHOICE OF: regular ring - 1/4" diameter
medium ring - 5/16" diameter
heavy ring - 3/8" diameter
extra heavy ring - 1/2" thick (each ring weighs 1/2 lb)
Our standard mouthpiece is 5" (5 1/8") wide. We do try to keep some other widths on hand in the more popular mouthpiece styles, ie: 5 1/4", 5 1/2", 6". Bits measuring 6 1/2" wide or more, are special order, extra charge may apply.
We have made bits measuring from 3 3/4" wide to 8".
These are just some styles I make, please inquire if you are looking for something different. There are more photos on my FB page - Bill Wilm
Bits made by Bill Wilm are used by many horseman from across Canada and throughout the U.S., both professional and recreational. They are handcrafted one at a time with quality, balance and taste that horses love to carry. Workmanship guaranteed
"The bit recommended by horses."
Here are some pictures of the basic selection of bits we make and try to keep on hand. Not all mouthpieces are shown in all choices of rings or shanks, but will be referred to somewhere. If you do not see something you are looking for, please inquire.
Special orders are taken, please inquire for current pricing. Applicable taxes and shipping extra.
Remember to check your association rules --- re: legal tack and bit requirements.
RING BITS
( Rings are approx. 3" across )
CHOICE OF: regular ring - 1/4" diameter
medium ring - 5/16" diameter
heavy ring - 3/8" diameter
extra heavy ring - 1/2" thick (each ring weighs 1/2 lb)
Our standard mouthpiece is 5" (5 1/8") wide. We do try to keep some other widths on hand in the more popular mouthpiece styles, ie: 5 1/4", 5 1/2", 6". Bits measuring 6 1/2" wide or more, are special order, extra charge may apply.
We have made bits measuring from 3 3/4" wide to 8".
These are just some styles I make, please inquire if you are looking for something different. There are more photos on my FB page - Bill Wilm
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SHANK BITS
Our standard shaped western shanks are available in three lengths:
short shank (4") - 2:1 leverage (approx. overall total length measured from top inside edge of bridle ring, in a direct line to the center point of the bottom rein ring - 6 1/4")
medium shank (5") - 3:1 leverage (approx. overall total length, measured from top inside edge of bridle ring, in a direct line to the center point of the bottom rein ring - 7 1/4")
long shank (6") - 4:1 leverage (approx. overall total length measured from top inside edge of bridle ring, in a direct line to the center point of the bottom rein ring - 8 1/4"
Loose cheeks shown on bits below. Fixed shanks on request; some on hand in various mouthpieces - please inquire.
We can also do Kimberwicke, Pelham or Liverpool style cheeks in most mouthpieces.
Our standard mouthpiece is 5" (5 1/8") wide. We do try to keep a couple other widths ( ie: 5 1/4", 5 1/2", 6" ) on hand in the more popular mouthpiece styles - . Bits 6 1/2" wide or more - special order, extra charge may apply. We can also make PONY size bits in - 3 3/4" - 4 1/2" wide.
CHECK FACEBOOK PAGE - BILL WILM - FOR MORE PHOTOS
SHANK BITS
Our standard shaped western shanks are available in three lengths:
short shank (4") - 2:1 leverage (approx. overall total length measured from top inside edge of bridle ring, in a direct line to the center point of the bottom rein ring - 6 1/4")
medium shank (5") - 3:1 leverage (approx. overall total length, measured from top inside edge of bridle ring, in a direct line to the center point of the bottom rein ring - 7 1/4")
long shank (6") - 4:1 leverage (approx. overall total length measured from top inside edge of bridle ring, in a direct line to the center point of the bottom rein ring - 8 1/4"
Loose cheeks shown on bits below. Fixed shanks on request; some on hand in various mouthpieces - please inquire.
We can also do Kimberwicke, Pelham or Liverpool style cheeks in most mouthpieces.
Our standard mouthpiece is 5" (5 1/8") wide. We do try to keep a couple other widths ( ie: 5 1/4", 5 1/2", 6" ) on hand in the more popular mouthpiece styles - . Bits 6 1/2" wide or more - special order, extra charge may apply. We can also make PONY size bits in - 3 3/4" - 4 1/2" wide.
CHECK FACEBOOK PAGE - BILL WILM - FOR MORE PHOTOS
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GAG BITS
The following photos are of a few styles of gag bits.
Length of shank can be done in three lengths, standard shape of shank shown.
Amount of slide can be determined at time of order.
Any mouthpiece shown above can be put in a gag bit.
If you do not see something, please send a photo and Bill will determine if it is something he will do. A few gag bits may be available, please inquire to view selection.
More photos on facebook page - Bill Wilm
Length of shank can be done in three lengths, standard shape of shank shown.
Amount of slide can be determined at time of order.
Any mouthpiece shown above can be put in a gag bit.
If you do not see something, please send a photo and Bill will determine if it is something he will do. A few gag bits may be available, please inquire to view selection.
More photos on facebook page - Bill Wilm
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