Articles Tagged with ''Hammer''

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Farrier Product Distribution Inc. Bloom Forge 10-Lb. Sledge Hammer

February 7, 2018 | Posted in Hammers, Punches & Creasers

Farrier Product Distribution Inc.'s Bloom Forge 10-Lb. Sledge Hammer is designed for the serious competitors of the WCB and other upper level competitions.

Farrier Quick Takes (Roy Bloom): Maintaining Proper Mechanics At The Anvil

November 22, 2016 | Posted in Education, Equipment

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom demonstrates proper mechanics at the anvil.

Farrier Tips

Mind Where You Rest Your Hammer

By Jeff Cota posted on April 7, 2016 | Posted in Forging

When forging or modifying shoes, where do you rest your hammer on the anvil? Where you set it down could influence your efficiency and be detrimental to your tool, says Drummond, Wis., farrier Roy Bloom of Bloom Forge.

Farrier Q&A: April 2016

What is the best tool modification that you use? What are the steps involved in doing this?

April 4, 2016 | Posted in Equipment

What is the best tool modification that you use? What are the steps involved in doing this?

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] How To Forge A Bar Shoe

March 28, 2016 | Posted in Education, Forging, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom demonstrates how to forge a bar shoe.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] How to Replace a Tong Rivet

March 28, 2016 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Forging

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom demonstrates how to replace the rivet in your tongs.

Improve Your Tool Efficiency

Proper care and use will make your job easier and boost your bottom line

By Jeff Cota posted on March 7, 2016 | Posted in Equipment, Forging

The earliest evidence of human cultural behavior is the manufacture of tools. Early man was developing tools to make tasks easier for at least 2.6 million years. Oldowan tools — the oldest-known stone tool industry — have been unearthed throughout Africa with the oldest found in Gona, Ethiopia.

News & Notes

Hall Of Famers Headline Cornell Farrier Conference

Grant Moon and Bob Pethick discuss importance of forging and managing displaced heels and quarter cracks

By Jeff Cota posted on November 23, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Forging, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

A pair of Hall Of Fame farriers headlined the annual Cornell University Farrier Conference on Nov. 14-15 in Ithaca, N.Y. Grant Moon and Bob Pethick performed a number of forging and live shoeing demonstrations, as well as several lectures over the 2-day event.

Getting A Grip On Hammers

Tool experts give their advice on more comfortable usage of hammers

March 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

Hammers are among the farrier's most-used tools, so it's important to get good ones. And one of the first things you should consider is how it fits you.

Farrier Tips

Cold Shoeing Doesn't Have to Hurt

By Jeff Cota posted on October 24, 2014 | Posted in Equipment, Safety & Healthcare

It's widely believed among blacksmiths that cold shaping horseshoes is a prescription for a sore elbow. Just don't tell that to International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Jim Keith.

Videos

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary

American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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