hammerkid

Hey Y`all, I have met a local farrier/blacksmith (does both). He is going to be teaching me what he knows about farriering, and I cant wait to get started. I`am going to riding with him to his clients to learn and help him . He said that the days I`am out for snow and stuff and this summer that I can ride with him , then once we get all the stops made, we will go back to the shop and forge. He makes his own shoes. He said in the winter that he does shoing, then after he is done fo rthe day he stocks up on making shoes, then does blacksmith work. I`am Really intersted in farriering, I know their is probally more hoof care then forging but am intersted in both the hoof care and the forging. I am wanting to pursue this and maybe after the proper schooling do like he does, shoeing and then blacksmithing when done shoing for the day. I was wondering what books I may want to get to help me learn mor hoof care and the forging, besides wat he shows/teachs me. Any tips on this would be Great.

Hey Peyton, Reckon you could get Mike to do a bp on this subject for IFI for us ppl who wanna see it but cant? Chris

Neat Design. I like key hole design.

Na, the pins are Alum. ( just what was laying around)

Thats a bit far for me. Id like to try to make though. Do YOU have a copy of the bp? Chris

The handle is made from Cherry. Thanks for the comments everyone.

Its made from a old Nichlson file so W2? BP0002 Junk Yard and Rail Road Steels

I know , I`am going have to get a light LOL. Its a heavy 1/8" at thickest place, its got a distal taper from the handle to the end of the blade and a distal taper to the end of the handle. It Sure sharpens up good , and I`ve cut a bit of stuff and has held good edge so far.

Been thinking of making a spike hawk my self.

I like the blade Art!!! Looks good.

Looks like a real nice Hawk.

Looking Real good John!!!

Here is the first file knife I`ve ever made. Its a small knife. I`am going make a sheath for it to carry in my pocket . I made it from an used Nichlson File. I`am making a larger one the same shape . I`ll post pictures of it when i get it finshed. The blade length is 3 inchs The overall lenght is 5 1/4" Comments Welcome!

Looks good Jeff! I `ll have my sketh on here soon. Jeff can you get some more pics o fthe inside?? Also I dont do historical demos, if i do Can use my lil red forge i built.