Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a flat bit tong rein from 8 inches of 5/8 inch (16mm) square, using forging techniques developed in earlier exercises. Darren shows how a basic tong rein can be forged. This exercise forms part of the UK’s forging certificate for pre-farriers. Running time 7m 22secs.
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a square section from a horseshoe. Concentrating on keeping all four sides parallell to create the square section which is at least 8 inches long. This exercise forms part pf the UKs forging certificate. Running time 5m 48secs.
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a chisel point from 5 inches (125mm) of 5/8 inch (16mm) square. A great exercise for developing those hammer control skills needed for future shoemaking or toolmaking. This exercise forms part of the UK’s forging certificate, for pre-farriers. Running time 5m 22secs
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a bow shackle from 12 inches (300mm) of 3/8 inch (10mm) round. There are several forging techniques needed when forging the bow shackle such as setting down, rounding and bending. Accuracy also plays a role as the eyes need to line up. This is a great exercise for those […]Know the Anvil is a Short Movie illustrating the various areas of the anvil and some of their uses.Running time 2m 32secs.
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a figure of 8 from 8 inches (200mm) of 5/16 inch (8mm) round. This exercise continues the bending development and also introduces the beginner to symmetry,a fundamental skill in shoe making. This exercise forms part of the UK’s forging certificate for pre-farriers. Running time 4m 48secs.
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a square point from 5 inches (125mm) of 5/8 inch (16mm) square. This exercise is great for developing basic hammer control , where even drawing of the material is required. This exercise forms part of the UK’s forging certificate for pre-farriers. Running time 4m 7secs.
Darren Bazin Demostrates how to forge a round section from a horse shoe by first forging a square section, then rounding this up to form the round section. The Techniques used in this exercise are fundamentals in tool making .This forms part of the UKs forging certificate. Running time 7m 29secs.
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a diamond point from 5 nches ( 125mm) of 5/8 (16mm) Square. This Exercise is not only great for hammer control with the steel worked on its edge but the control of the tongs is also developed. This forms part of the UK’s forging certificate. Running Time 4m:30secDarren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a tie bar from 8 inches (200mm) of 5/8 inch (16mm) square. This exercise develops the upsetting technique as well as introducing the punching of an eye and splitting of the material. This exercise forms part of the UK’s forging certificate for pre-farriers. Running time 8m 7secs.