A video has been made showing how to forge the simple turning hammer. This hammer has been made from 40mm round 4140 tool steel. This process can be adapted to suit most hammers needed in the farriers or blacksmiths tool kit.
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This video shows how to sharpen the hoof gouge using a belt linisher and polishing wheel. The hoof gouge should be kept sharp for ease of use and effectiveness of the tool.
Respected Farrier Richard Hansen has recently moved to Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. After a break from farrier work for 12 months to set up a web services business Richard has resumed part time farrier services in the region. Richard has and continues to provide therapeautic services to the Samford Veterinary Hospital every [...]
In this article I have detailed how to forge the Plain Stamped Horse Shoe for a standard saddle horse. In the near future I will make a video of this process. This should be useful for any farrier learning to forge hand made horseshoes or just wish to brush up on existing skills. Tools needed: [...]