Kylek, That's great, but think of one thing. You made a 4 legged stand that is flat on the ground. What happens when you get to uneven ground? I've...
[ATTACH] Here's a new shoe we'll be asked to set on next.
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head.
Stef, I've gotten so I use only two nails per side on many horses. If you got a good trim and fit, they will hang. I guess this is a subject with...
I also find most customers are understanding if you admit it up front. They know we are not perfect and can happen. Never lost a customer from it.
Looks like a great day! Thanks for the pics.
Did another trial run today - 16.5 did the trick. Do you always allow 1" longer for concave, or does size make a difference?
I'm also surprised at the number of farriers in England. We've now got some English duds working over here. We're not that populated with farriers,...
I made one to see if it would be the right size. I cut 16 inches, and it was a little short. I did it before I read your post. Now will do 17...
That's the way we did horses in the Salmon country, except because of working in the granite we welded borium so the shoes would last longer than...
Thanks, don't have any now, but will get some as well.
I know Diamond had a shoe, inbetween a front and hind so it was easier to shape either way. I never knew there were hinds made until I came to...
Smitty, I hadn't stopped to think about this. Maybe it is the reason I feel the toe nails are too far forward.
Smitty, I got a pair of bar shoes to put on and have the measurements - in inches - 5.5 W x 6.25L, Heals 3.35 to the outside. Using 3/4 x 3/8...
Smitty, I don't have much problem making a barshoe from a piece of flat stock, but the concave is where I fall short. I've never used much concave,...
Mostly I've been using Werkman because I can get many of them with no clips. I like the option putting clips (if I use them) where I want them.
And there is nothing wrong with that, I do the fit and weld many times. This time, I thought I give making the concave a go, but fell short of...
First of all, let me say - no pics, sorry! Got to a place this week and needed a pair of bar shoes, so whipped out the concave steel (not good at...
Yea, because I can put the first nail hole where I want it! And just for you Ray, I can make a hole real forward, so I am still using the second...
Sounds like we have good arguments for handmades - putting the holes where they are wanted.
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