Mick Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) So after around 8 months of creeping up on it I have finally made something. Stole the design off Mike Turner and forged these up from memory of his pics (pun intended). Got a ways to go to match the finish and execution shown by Mr Turner. Took 2 heats to cut and another 5 or 6 to forge the picks. Comments and critiques are most welcome, and I promise not to get sooky over criticisms. Edited August 2, 2009 by Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky.au Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hey mate, no pictures :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Look now. I'm technologically challenged and have a natural tendency not to follow directions but I think I got it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larzz Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) The turn is going the wrong way...no... I'm looking at from the wrong hemisphere. Okay, eyesight recalibrated now.. Hey they look pretty good. Edited August 3, 2009 by Larzz can't spell for beans.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Finish will come, minimum number of heats and low finishing heat. You got a good eye, the curves are "sweet" as we say. Hard to explain, but easy to see. They either are or they aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junksmith Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 They look good Mick. Is there any "rule" for hoof picks? Obviously they have to taper to a point somewhere along the line and be comfortable enough to use for picking foreign objects from a horse's hoof:rolleyes: Do they have or need a sharp edge or just a pointed hook? I have a few shoes lying around but I'm not much of a horse expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 They just need a flat point, think flat-head screwdriver. Very nice. Keep practicing and soon you'll be doing them in 2-3 heats . Now toss them into some vinegar or wire brush them, spray some rust protection on them and test to see how they work ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 thanks blokes, your comments make feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) No, that's that dang Grog ya'all drink down there! "Warm and Fuzzy" no, that would be "Cotton Gin"! Edited August 5, 2009 by nakedanvil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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