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DIY Hammer Handles Fit Farrier Well

South Carolina farrier Steve Prescott makes hammer handles from sections of hardware store oak trim
By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment

Years ago, Hardeeville, S.C., farrier Steve Prescott didn't set out to craft his own wood tool handles - it just happened out of necessity. Newly relocated to the Palmetto State, he moved away from his local supply shop. This forced him to be creative with the tools he uses.


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Tool Tips Even A Non-Tool Guy Can Use

Hall Of Fame farrier Danny Ward shares things you can do in a few minutes a day to extend the lives of your tools
By Pat Tearney posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Equipment
Danny Ward, the late farrier from Martinsville, Va., might have been as well known as a "tool guy" as he was a horseshoer. But the member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame, maintained that at least some of his penchant for tool repair and maintenance was a matter of necessity.
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Briefings

March 1, 2013 | Posted in Education
Paying special attention to the conformation of a horse’s foot is particularly important, maintains Susan Dyson, an equine veterinarian and the head of clinical orthopedics at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, England
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Tool Care

Tool Maintenance: Down to the Numbers

Wear and tear adds up, one hammer blow or usage at a time
By Pat Tearney posted on April 1, 2011 | Posted in Equipment
When Dan Bradley discusses farrier tool maintenance, the numbers just keep piling up. And the farrier from Lucedale, Miss., and longtime clinician with G.E. Forge & Tool, says those numbers don’t lie.
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Hammering it Home

Manufacturers offer tips and advice on selecting the right nail for the job and putting it in the right place
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
Certain things about horseshoeing never seem to change, and among those are the traditional guidelines for nailing.
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Finding The Right Hammer

To obtain the best fit with any hammer you use, adjusting the tool may be as important as selection
By Jeremy McGovern posted on July 1, 2010 | Posted in Equipment
Whether it is for driving nails, shaping shoes or drawing clips, the hammer's fit should be based on the user's preference. There are no secrets or tricks when it comes to finding the right hammer for you. You want a hammer that feels good, delivers the performance you need and has durability. Whether you go with the best or buy an entry-level instrument, your hammer is the right hammer when it delivers accuracy and efficiency in your everyday work.
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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.

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