Magnet to hold nails on chaps, so the nails are handy during shoeing.

Larger magnets are also avalable, it's nice to be able to hang a tool or shoes instead off dropping them on the ground. 

Have you tried the super magnets for this purpose? They are rare earth magnets. (Neodimium usually). They are a small diameter but they are very powerful.

SLAG.

One dosnt want to pull off ones chaps trying to get a nail...

i use the big round ones used to hold wide load signs on. Try a truck stop or a heavy equipment parts house

Never got into the habit of using a magnet on my apron. I usually put them in my mouth. And if I'm working on a sensitive footed horse, I'll put them in bees wax or hoof packing. Helps them drive in a bit smoother. Foundered horses seem to like it

I have magnets all over my hoof stand.

And have been known to use my drill to drill pilot holes for the nailes on the tender ones

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Just nit pickin' about the use of the word "chaps." I've gone out with other shoers who wore chaps, but I never wore them; I used an apron. The apron covered my crotch which made me feel a little better than if I wore chaps which are not closed at the crotch. To each his own.

 

I Put a big round magnet in mine that is strong enough to hold a rasp or a not-too-heavy shoe. I think it is quite handy.

8 hours ago, Frank Turley said:

 

Chaps and apron seem to be interchangeable with farriers. We all know what they mean when they say either