Mike Turner Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Just thought I would share this, I make these for my customers from shoes I pull off of their own horses. They loves these and I cut the shoe and forge the pick out in one heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 A bit more forging but putting a stylized horses head on the end of the handle is nice to pull in more cash from "upscale" horse folk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thomas I have done many horse head hoof picks, these are made between heats on my shoes and I don't sell them I do give them to the customer. I have made some with antler scales as Christmas gifts and have been thinking about selling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Nice work, Thanks for sharing John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmonds Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I picked up about 500 shoes from a local scrap yard and have been wondering what things to make from them. I make items to sell at my local General Store/Feed Store and those hoof picks will be great to make for the store. Thanks for the idea and for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thanks John. Simmonds only your imagination can hold you back in coming up with things to make especially for the equine enthusiast. You can make door knockers, bridle holders, hangers for halters and lead ropes, spurs and more. I know this is a very plain looking hoof pick but the punch is it is made and given to the customer while I am shoeing their horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 You can never have too many hoofpicks if you have horses! I'd like to see the antler handled ones---must look great! (and now is the time to start thinking of Christmas presents) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Turner Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Thomas As soon as I can get my hand healed up I will make a few and post them. I have a scrap piece of a pattern welded billet I think I will make one from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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