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Tuning a Pritchel is an Exercise in Precision

Texas farrier Sawyer Spradling shares how he keeps his pritchel in shape
By Sawyer Spradling posted on July 4, 2021 | Posted in Forging
Being able to tune a pritchel is a good skill to have for making shoes. Without a properly tuned pritchel, the nails will not fit the nail holes. That being said, it’s a skill you want to master at your home shop before taking it on the road and apply it in a high-stakes situation. In this article, I’m sharing my process for tuning a pritchel. 
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Time is Running Out

Early August is your last chance to enter the 2021 Summit Mail-In exercise
July 3, 2021 | Posted in Forging
The extended deadlined for the 2021 International Hoof-Care Summit Mail-In Shoe contest is fast approaching. American Farriers Journal is accepting mail submissions through Aug. 1. Shoe specimens can also be entered in-person at the World Championship Blacksmiths contest on Aug. 4. in Fitchburg, Wis. Without a live event in Cincinnati, Ohio, judging twill take place at the WCB event this year.
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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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