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Are You Punching Better Nail Holes?

Veteran farriers share techniques to avoid sheared nails and preserve tools

By Ron Perszewski posted on December 4, 2017 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing

Whether you’re forging a horseshoe from bar stock or modifying a factory-made shoe, the nail holes you punch are critical. The holes help determine whether the nails hold until the next shoeing and, when necessary, avoid flaws in a less-than-perfect hoof.

Getting A Handle On Hammers

Selecting, maintaining and using one of the most important tools in your box

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

What do a hammer handle and a wooden spoke from an Amish buggy have in common? For Hall Of Fame farrier Roy Bloom, both represent quality and durability.

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[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.

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[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part V

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

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom continues his demonstration of adjusting and sizing the forepunch, drift and pritchel for your favorite nail. In this final installment, Bloom repairs and sizes pritchels to punch city-head and e-head nails.

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[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part IV

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

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom continues his demonstration on adjusting the forepunch, drift and pritchel for your favorite nail. In the installment, Bloom instructs how to properly adjust the forepunch at the grinder.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part III

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

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom continues his demonstration of sizing the forepunch, drift and pritchel for your favorite nail. In this installment, Bloom uses a soda can to determine whether the tools match the nail.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part II

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

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom continues his demonstration of sizing tools for punching nails by fitting a wooden handle to a forepunch.

Farrier Quick Takes

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part I

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

International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer Roy Bloom demonstrates how to size your forepunch, drift and pritchel to ensure you are punching for the correct nail.

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Are You Punching Better Nail Holes?

Getting A Handle On Hammers

[Video] How To Forge A Bar Shoe

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part V

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part IV

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part III

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part II

[Video] Sizing Tools to Punch Nails, Part I

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