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  1. Western Hill Forge
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    New Rasp and reworked mill tooth plane

    Ray, I've got 25 trims on mine, and it's still going strong. It works like a dream on softer feet, not as good on the hard ones. My guess is that...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 17, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
  2. Western Hill Forge
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    uses of the patten shoe

    I've made a couple Smitty, just for fun. I will admit I'm not very good at it. Although it might be good for me, I'm trying to figure out if it...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 15, 2014 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
  3. Western Hill Forge
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    uses of the patten shoe

    Thanks David. As I said, I've been wrestling with the concept for quite some time. Now I have to make some kind of decision. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 15, 2014 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
  4. Western Hill Forge
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    uses of the patten shoe

    To resurrect an old thread, I've been thinking about the use of a patten bar for DSLD ( degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis for David :) )...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 14, 2014 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
  5. Western Hill Forge
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    cover

    I feel ya brother. I have the same problem with discussions of nail fit. :cool: Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 13, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
  6. Western Hill Forge
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    cover

    Chris, Float is the degree of distance the hoof sinks into the ground. It depends on the surface, and the amount of weight per square centimeter the...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 13, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
  7. Western Hill Forge
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    cover

    Lets try this. On a hard surface, where the shoe couldn't sink, in a wider webbed shoe would have less PSI on it than a narrow shoe. Although all...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 12, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    cover

    Which surface area would sink into the ground more under a thousand pounds of pressure. A 1 square inch object, or a 10 square inch object? If...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 12, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    cover

    I've been thinking about this since Chris first brought it up. A hoof sinks into the ground by displacing and compressing the ground. When the...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 11, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    How many did you do today?

    I'm doing 1 trim today. I just spent a half hour on the phone postponing appointments 'cause we're getting a foot of snow and I can't get my snow...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 7, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    cover

    I think sometimes a little bit can make a lot of difference. If my figures are correct, going from 3/4 to 7/8 will give about 16.66 % more cover. For...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 5, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
  12. Western Hill Forge
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    Things you've made.

    I was thinking about going the bucket route. That, and a milk crate to sit on and some gardening gloves. :D :D :D Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 5, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
  13. Western Hill Forge
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    Things you've made.

    One rough, one trimming, one finish rasp. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 5, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
  14. Western Hill Forge
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    Things you've made.

    This might be off topic, but it does pertain to the size requirements of my shoing box. In my box I carry: Three rasps, pull offs, nippers,...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 3, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
  15. Western Hill Forge
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    New Rasp and reworked mill tooth plane

    I was hoping to save it 'till June, but OK, I'll start using it tomorrow. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 3, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
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    New Rasp and reworked mill tooth plane

    I got mine yesterday Ray. Thanks, and thanks for the nails as well. What's the story on them? They look like 5CH. What Brand? I can't make...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 2, 2014 in forum: General Discussions
  17. Western Hill Forge
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    Things you've made.

    Heller counts. Looks like a good size box for me. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Nov 1, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
  18. Western Hill Forge
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    Things you've made.

    It looks smaller than mine, unless those are "Big Hoof" rasps. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Oct 30, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Things you've made.

    Nice work Gary. Does it have wheels? Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Oct 26, 2014 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Founder pony

    I somehow missed this thread till now. Great job Mikel. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Oct 18, 2014 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
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