Eddie Mullins Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I got a few free horse shoes from the feed store, funny the stuff I'll ask folks for now that I am forging LOL, I decided to toy around with them yesterday, here the first few things I banged out, simple wall/coat hook, hoof pick and bottle opener, each made from 1/2 a shoe. I think I'll take these back to them to say thanks. I plan to try horse head handles on the pick and bottle opener, but thought I'd keep it simple while I feel things out. A heart and a letter opener are next on the list. Would like some more ideas, so lets see some of your horseshoe transformations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCROB Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Nice I like em , they make great novelty knives as well , give one a try !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Always good for simple sculptures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Looking good Eddie. Yeah, hoof pics and bottle openers need a horse head, Brian Brazeal did a how to, the one heat horse/animal head I believe. Taking a few back to the feed store is only right, not to mention a good marketing move. Folk who frequent feed stores have an interest in horse related goods. Horse shoes also make excellent shovel, rake, pitchfork, broom etc. hangers with a little bending. They'll need proper screw holes of course, I made the mistake of thinking horseshoe nails would work for mounting but . . . not so good. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 A friend found this hinge on the net someplace. Have a pail or to of shoes recued from the scrap bin, going to have to give it a try real soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menze Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 here are a few ideas, not too much "blacksmithin'" with these; but they will let you create a path for your own ideas.. The hearts are simple and fun to make, I intwined them then welded, hanging from barb wire makes them appealing for any horse lover :wub: you could probably sell a few of those at your local feed store or market.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I use them for stock racks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Lets see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I like the gate hardware Charles, I have some to make for a new horse owner and this will work a treat. Thanks. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 +1 on the gate hardware! Consider it " ripped off"! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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