jlpservicesinc Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Well since i mentioned it in another post and someone said I should post up pictures.. Here are some pictures of the tools used in the Farrier trade I've made over the years.. One thing about the farrier trade is unless you abuse your tools they will last a very long time.. The hoof knife gets the most abuse and gets constantly sharpened.. Like 5-8 times a day or each or every other stop or if its dull. so depends on how much dirt is packed in the foot and how dry the foot is.. Hoof knives still last 6months to a year.. First are clinch cutters.. short one made in 96, long one 07. Then 2 different driving hammers. smaller one 89, larger one 90.. Then adjustable hoof testers. 1990. Then a few hoof knives of different designs.. And then a picture of how it is used.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedCustoms Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Your driving hammers make me smile. As a Farrier who uses these tools for their intended purpose, is it upsetting to know that I use an old Diamond brand clinch cutter as a hot cut for small stock? I also have an old pair of clinchers I straightened the curved jaw on to hold 1/4" stock. They are very "toothy" tongs but they do grip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Good work. Having shod horses for a time, I can appreciate the tools. The adjustable bar on the testers is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 26 minutes ago, TwistedCustoms said: Your driving hammers make me smile. As a Farrier who uses these tools for their intended purpose, is it upsetting to know that I use an old Diamond brand clinch cutter as a hot cut for small stock? I also have an old pair of clinchers I straightened the curved jaw on to hold 1/4" stock. They are very "toothy" tongs but they do grip! Thanks, Upsetting.. No not at all.. It they work for you thats all that counts... Now if you said you did it to a rare tool then I might be remiss a little.. 22 minutes ago, Frank Turley said: Good work. Having shod horses for a time, I can appreciate the tools. The adjustable bar on the testers is nice. Thanks.. As you know.. Good tools certainly help make a good job but also good tools make a job easier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Nice work Here's my knife: http://horseshoersforum.invisionzone.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1-hoof-knife/ Wish I'd have taken more pictures of more things. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 28 minutes ago, George Geist said: Nice work Here's my knife: http://horseshoersforum.invisionzone.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1-hoof-knife/ Wish I'd have taken more pictures of more things. George That is sweet.. Antelope handle? or deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Neither, just wood. Pine I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, George Geist said: Neither, just wood. Pine I think huh. From the picture looked like horn to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 What did you use for the clinch cutters? Leaf spring? I've used old rasps for them but really hate using old rasps for most stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 36 minutes ago, George Geist said: What did you use for the clinch cutters? Leaf spring? I've used old rasps for them but really hate using old rasps for most stuff. Yes old leaf springs.. the short one I made on my own and the long one I had a striker. Took like 15min with his help in the sledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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