Pug}{maN Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Have a high in client that owns a ranch and stables , has his prize Appaloosa horse , and wants me to make something out of the horseshoes . What can I make out of about 10 or less of his shoes that would look nice in his office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 - Don't know about an office but you could make some steak flippers - Fast and simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 one shoe......business card holder.....more shoes, wall hanging coat rack with horse heads on the end of the shoe,.......even more shoes, wine rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 use one to make a letter opener and the others to make a letter rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 This is going to be a hard one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Don't know about an office but you could make some steak flippers - Notice there are left and right hand Steak Flippers. Just ask a subtle question, then there won't be an awkward moment. I know there are a couple books about "What to make out of Horse Shoes". I don't have one but I have seen them. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I was going to suggest holders for mineral blocks for his horse's stall, but you are looking for something for his office. How about: - wall mounted coat rack. - picture frame - pen holder - book ends - folder holder - in and out box - foot stool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Dave Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 There is lots of horseshoe art out there. I 've seen a "cowboy on a bucking horse" all out of 6 to 8 horseshoes. You can make bookends, a boot scrapper, a horse,(if you are artistic), picture frames, coat or hat rack, or halter/bridle rack. The list is endless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have seen a full size bucking bronc made out of horse shoes with rider, pretty amazing seeing this thing, took a moment to realize what it was made out of. None of this small time stuff like nicknacks for this guy, he went big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yves Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The lettering for the name of his favourite horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 A waste basket holder would showcase the horseshoes nicely and not take up additional room also the added weight would make it less likely to knock the basket over. Make sure to leave enough room the waste basket can lift in and out easily. Lots of potential things, has the customer said what he'd like? Have you asked? There are so many things you might want to give him a list of ideas to stir his imagination. Or maybe not. Customer relations in the "make me a something" situation can be a PITA. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 She gave me free reign. I don't know I'm still looking at pictures and stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Have you seen her office? Maybe that would help you have an idea what would work with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seldom (dick renker) Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 pughman, go to the forums and look up themes. i have a picture of a lamp that you might find useful. seldom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyanchor Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Google 'horseshoe art' on the first page of the top site there is a nice 'office' sign and lots of other interesting creations. The top site is my site, I have no problem if you want to use any of the designs or ideas I have made custom signs for people, horses, farms, barns, all from used horseshoes. 5 shoe coat racks are very popular because they are useful and sentimental. Book ends are good for the same reason. Have fun and get creative. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks I will. I have made her a business card holder so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexascowboy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I saw a really cool saguaro cactus one of our members had out in Aridzona. A standard cactus with the nails bent over for the needles. The Cross. Picture frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Old post. I made a wine rack and a wall art peace . It was not blacksmithing persay so I didn't post pics. I just welded it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scjohnson243 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Really like the star looking wall hanger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 It was Symmetrical I thought it looked off but it's just the angle of the picture. It was a nice piece. I've sold 4 of them since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMH Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If it is for the office a table lamp or tall floor light would look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua.M Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 how about these? Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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