January 20, 200917 yr My name is Jason, I'm from Tasmania the little island state below australia. I need a special tool made to make hoof trimming my clydsdale easier. They are to dear to buy so i thought i would have a go at making one. If im succesful a couple of my freinds want one as well. I'v never done this sort of thing befor but im just about to learn (im an expert now because iv read all about it on the net).lol whats a good forge to start with or can any one tell me any good websites to look at? Edited January 20, 200917 yr by LazyJay
January 20, 200917 yr This is s good site to find out about forges. Check out the Blue Print section. Welcome aboard. Finnr
January 20, 200917 yr G'Day Jason , welcome ta the site firstly ( Another AUSSIE ) Horse stuff ,, no idea , but LOT'S on here who do " play " with em .. Don't forget ta bung youse name inta here too , tellin' us a little about youseself while youse is at it http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f8/oz-roll-call-7380/ Dale Russell
January 20, 200917 yr Look at the IForgeIron.com > lessons in metalworking > Blacksmithing then forges. The Blueprint BP0133 the 55 Forge is quick and easy to build. Welcome to IForgeIron.
January 20, 200917 yr Welcome to IFI Jason A Tasweegin who is making horsey stuff. What was the tool you made?? Cheers
January 21, 200917 yr Welcome to the crew Jason, glad to have ya. If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location you'll discover the folk living close enough to help you directly. That and us old farts won't have to try remembering who's close when we're traveling and need a snack or nap. Frosty
January 29, 200917 yr Author Sorry it has taken so long to replie.Thanks for all the information. I work seven on seven off, so i cant always get on this. I can only open the 0 to 100 and 100-200 and 1000 blue prints is there any reason for this?
January 29, 200917 yr Author Welcome to IFI Jason A Tasweegin who is making horsey stuff. What was the tool you made?? Cheers I have not actual made it yet but i want to try and make this it is a hoof pick/knife
January 30, 200917 yr Welcome to the site! Jay, alot of good people & good info. So don't hesitate to ask we all will help any way we can.
January 30, 200917 yr Author Ralphy, Thats good to know. Ill probably need all the help I can get. lol
January 31, 200917 yr That is a pretty fancy hoof knife. Never used/seen a double one before. How about posting your question about this in the knife forum. I reckon you will get LOTS of advice there that would be worth bottling. Cheers
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