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Hotshoein4 (Mark)

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  1. 1 hour ago, Lars_ said:

    There are a few "forbidden" movements after a hip replacement (*different per approach) to avoid dislocation such as internal rotation of the affected leg, adduction and flexion beyond 90°. These movements are likely to occur in a workshop but you can avoid them and work on alternative strategies with your therapist. 

    I've heard that too if the replacement is done posterior. I had mine done anterior and I'm not limited on  those movements. I mean I shoe horses and bend, squat, twist, run and whatever else.

    So maybe find a surgeon that will do an anterior replacement. And the incision is only about 4"

  2. I'm 32 and have had 4 hip surgeries. 1 being a replacement on my left leg. I started forging about 4 weeks afterwards. Very slowly and tender, but I did it. I had a right hip surgery 6 weeks after the left replacement. I waited 3 months and went back to work. I shoe horses full time. It'll let you know when you step or twist wrong. Have at it!!

  3. Ranchmanben - Craig is an animal with a hammer in his hand. I've sgod horses with him one day and it was an amazing experience. Between the way he gets around horses and then pretty much eagle eyes a foot to cut the steel and make a shoe. 

  4. Ranchmanben - I doubt the teeth are necessary, but I'm not sure. You'd have to test with and without. These are just about the same as Jim's tongs. They were made by Yukon Forge. Long time out of business unfortunately. 

    They are absolutely not weaker. I feel they are stronger with the shoulder in the reins honestly. And yes, they look sweet. 

    Latticino - here is a fantastic reference video for bolt tongs with the shoulder and offset. 

    And here are flat jaw tongs 

     

  5. I like and prefer the tong style. Point on 1 jaw to go in the nail hole and flat on the other jaw going against the inside rim of the shoe. I also like a ring on the end of the reins so I don't have to worry about the shoe falling out when I set it on the ground while making sole relief. And usually, from what I've used, they'll generally fit a 5/16" thick shoe in the jaws. Can make quick adjustments at the anvil without switching tongs. I'll take a picture of mine later today for ya. Hope all that helps ya out. 

  6. Can I use it? You bet! Do I really need it...not so much. Haha. For what he wants for it and my needs, I might have to pass it up unfortunately. I already have a post vise or 2 that work great. This was going to be more of an impulse buy...

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