Author: Brian Saunders

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Londonderry Forge Knife and Tool Sharpening System

2009 World Champion Steven Beane A.W.C.F. demonstrates the correct use of the Londonderry Forge knife and tool maintenance system. The kit allows the farrier not only to maintain a sharp edge to their knives but also prolong the life of their rasps, as well as maintaining their other tools. Running time:13min 37secs

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Quarter clipped fullered concave hind shoe

Darren Bazin demonstrates how to build a quarter clipped fullered concave hind shoe from 13.5 inches of 7/8 x7/16 inch fullered concave steel , hammer finish.  This shoe is ideal for riding and sport horses, with the quarter clips allowing the toe of the shoe to be fitted underneath the toe of the foot.  This […]
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Concave Hunter Front

Darren Bazin demonstrates how to build a fullered concave hunter front shoe from 13.5 inches of 7/8 x 7/16 inch fullered concave steel. This traditional shoe is designed to be worn by horses travelling and jumping at speed in the company of others, such as in the hunting field. The shape of the heels and […]
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Scotch Heeled 3/4 fullered hind shoe with welded toe bar

This movie features Derek Gardner A.W.C.F. and explains how to build a Scotch Heeled 3/4 fullered hind shoe from 19 inches of 1 1/4 x ½” Flat Iron Bar Stock, with a welded on toe bar, the traditional shoe fitted to the Clydesdale Horse. Time 19.44
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Removal of a worn hind shoe

This movie shows Darren Bazin A.W.C.F. demonstrating how he removes a part worn hind horseshoe and is part of the sequence of shoeing a hind foot. This movie relates to element 3.1 of the National Occupational Standards in the U.K for farrier apprentices. Running time 3mins 53secs
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Stud Punch

Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a 3/8 inch (10mm) stud punch from 9 inches (225mm) of ¾ inch (20mm) round tool steel. The stud punch is used for various purposes such as tong making, punching holes for driving studs and screwing studs or caulks. This movie relates to element 1.2 of the National Occupational […]
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3/4 Fullered Straight Bar Shoe

Description: This movie features 3 times World Champion Darren Bazin A.W.C.F. and explains how to build a 3/4 Fullered straight bar shoe from 16 inches of 1 inch by 3/8 flat section. This shoe would be suitable for horses that require extra support. Running time. 15 mins.  23 secs.
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Riveted Stamp

Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a riveted stamp from ¾ inch (20mm) round of tool steel.  This movie shows not only the forging of the stamp but also the attaching and riveting of the metal handle.  This stamp is ideal for heavier fullered shoes that require an E head nail.  This movie relates to […]
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