New Horseshoe art Sticky

[N2 Welding]

Looks nice Bob thumbs up.

[N2 Welding]

A customer requested a couple of horseshoe crosses with in center.
I closed up the shoes on one and she liked it. One cross I used mule shoes. As you can see they are more of a "U" shape. They're handy for the self balancing wine bottle holders I make.
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I just saw a cross on Pinterest similar to the one you created here. I also saw a horse shoe Santa I don’t recal ever seeing.

[jimcolt]

I just saw a cross on Pinterest similar to the one you created here. I also saw a horse shoe Santa I don’t recal ever seeing.

Since we have horses....I use up the worn shoes on occasion. These shelve brackets have been popular.

[N2 Welding]

Those look nice Jim.

[ntjones]

Is $10 for four shoes a good deal? That’s what they are at tractor supply near me. Looking to try to make some things to sell for a small profit.


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[John T]

Is $10 for four shoes a good deal?


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NO.

Go visit you local farrier

I get all my shoes for free.


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[shortfuse]

If you want new shoes for metal art, go to a feed store or farrier supply. My feed store sells them by the pound and it averages out to about $2.25 per shoe. TSC and big box stores ask a lot more for their shoes.

Old shoes from farriers work just fine, but be aware that often the toes, and sometimes the sides, are worn down to a sharp edge and might not either look good for your work or be a hazard on some projects. And...the old shoes usually need to be cleaned of rust, mud and horse sh!t. I use both old and new, depending on the purpose. With new shoes, you get to pick your size...old shoes you get what the farrier has, but usually free as John T says.

[BD1]

Is $10 for four shoes a good deal? That’s what they are at tractor supply near me. Looking to try to make some things to sell for a small profit.


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My local Tractor Supply isn't too bad in pricing on Diamond Shoes. Is there a farrier supplier near you ? Centuar Forge is where I buy all my shoes. They have a first time buyer special, get 10% off first order.

https://www.centaurforge.com
Looking through their online catalog isn't the same as seeing in person. The style, thickness, size, and shape available are amazing.
Reccyled shoes have their place in artwork as do New Clean Shoes. Front and hind shores are different. Getting shoes from a farrier is nice. Remember they need to be cleaned and getting more than a matched pair can be tough. Not the best for some artwork.
New shoes still need to be cleaned, but,
You can buy the exact same ones for your projects. It is really nice working with matching shoes. Your projects will look cleaner. I did and do lots of horseshoe artwork. If you need assistance just ask.
Diamond and St.Croix are best for artwork in my opinion .
I rarely use anything larger than a number 2.
Different shoes for different projects.


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[ntjones]

I don’t have a farrier near by that I know of but I’ll have to check out that website. That might be a good option for me.


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[John T]

Check Ebay also.




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[BD1]

Incase you guys need to spend some money, Centaur Forge has 10% OFF EVERYTHING !!!! https://www.centaurforge.com/default.asp

[shortfuse]

.....Diamond and St.Croix are best for artwork in my opinion.....

Late to the party here...do you find any difference between Diamond and St. Croix on forging new shoes? I use both, mostly St. Croix though, as I have found they seem forge more smoothly, if there is such a thing. They all weld the same.

[ronsii]

ebay is no longer as reliable as it was

In what way???

[N2 Welding]

In what way???

The only way I can think of is those stupid $5.00 coupon codes they have been emailing everyone that don’t seem to work as they should.

[BD1]

It sounds like one of my art/craft shows is a go for June. I figured I'd make a few more wine holders that have been my best sellers. It's full swivel and designed so the holder itself can be removed from the base and set horizontally. I try to fabricate projects that are multi position. This one has a wood base and I'll make a horseshoe base for another.
My WELCOME sign can set on flat surface with screw on bases, or stick in ground with all thread rods, and can be hung on wall.

[psacustomcreations]

Best of luck in the show Bob

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[Lis2323]

You should feel proud and confident going to the show Bob. Good luck and have fun selling!


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[BD1]

Thanks guys. It's definitely gonna be interesting.
Pat, have you heard anything on your shows ? Only the one so far for June.


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[psacustomcreations]

Thanks guys. It's definitely gonna be interesting.
Pat, have you heard anything on your shows ? Only the one so far for June.


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I have already had one small show in March that didnt do so well but that was due to the way they restricted attendance.

In the near future I have one in May and two in June. One of my best shows the first weekend in May canceled this year.

It has already been a great year so far. I hope the return of shows helps to make it even better. From what I have seen, people really want the shows and are willing to buy.

I am sure you will do well.


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[BD1]

[QUOTE=psacustomcreations;8811364]I have already had one small show in March that didnt do so well but that was due to the way they restricted attendance.

In the near future I have one in May and two in June. One of my best shows the first weekend in May canceled this year.

It has already been a great year so far. I hope the return of shows helps to make it even better. From what I have seen, people really want the shows and are willing to buy.

I am sure you will do well.


Thanks, this show is the one I always do great at. It's outside on the Civic Center grassy park setting and spaces are 12'x12'. I'll talk with them in a couple of weeks for a update.

I know people are getting tired of being captive and want to socialize.

I flew to Florida a few weeks ago. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Jacksonville , Florida airports were pretty empty. The Atlanta, Georgia was busy but not as much as usual. I flew Delta which was at limited capacity. Did great fishing and had fun. The restaurants and breweries required masks when entering and all servers had masks on.

I'm flying back in a few weeks for more fishing and fun.

[cloud99]

speaking of horseshoes...
what kinda rod you figure this is? 6010/6011?

quite the build up. ... I reckon it got the job done though...

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Probably Borium put on the shoe to help keep them from slipping on rock and roads.

[cloud99]

Borium I'm guessing, my wife gets it put on to help with traction on rock and road.

[Garfield43]

Do you have to have a forge to do this?

I have a mig/stick welder that in theory would do tig if I bought a torch, a cylinder of argon and learned how to tig.
I have propane and a weed burner torch.
I have Victor and Hobart O/A rigs but some POS stole my tanks
From what I have read if I got an oxygen tank and maybe new hoses and tips I could run oxy propane.
I also have a plasma cutter I picked up at the last amazon prime sale.
Got this for $159 and then bought the 4 year warranty for $30.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Assuming I eventually learn how to use all these toys could I make horse shoe stuff or do you really need a forge to heat, beat, shape & create?


Thanks!

[BD1]

''Assuming I eventually learn how to use all these toys could I make horse shoe stuff or do you really need a forge to heat, beat, shape & create'' ?
A forge is not required for almost all of my artwork. A big vise and my harbor freight 20 ton press works great.
As for a torch, oxygen/ acetylene/propane can definitely be helpful. A turbo torch with large tip works well too. Turbo torch uses an acetylene tank, usually a ''B " tank but there are adapters where you can use a full size acetylene tank. Check Craigslist and facebook marketplace for a turbo torch.
Here's a photo of the turbo torch set. That's my HF 20 ton press with a variety of accessories I use and a tray to hold them. The angle iron that's on the press is great for spreading the shoes. By clamping a multiple together you get all the same results. I made a larger angle iron spreader that slides over the small one for a wider spread. That's handy for horseshoe used as a base.
That press has been really handy for closing shoes up too. I use it a lot and was really inexpensive when I bought it. $150.00 back then.
Where you located ? Is there a Tractor Supply store near you ? They had good prices on horse shoes, mostly Diamond Brand.
Centaur Forge is where I buy most all my shoes. They are local and it was a real experience seeing all the styles, shapes, and thicknesses of horseshoes. They usually have something on sale and check their clearance section. they have a deal for first time buyers too,
''Enter NEWBY for the key code at the checkout for 10% off your entire first order! The customers name or address must not show up on any previous orders in our customer database to qualify. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or sale offers. Only after your order has been imported and verified that you have not shopped with us before will the 10% NEWBY Discount be applied to your order.''
If you have any questions, just message me and I'll see if I can help out.

[Garfield43]

Thanks for all the tips.
There are a few TSCs not to far away.
Blain's Farm & Fleet and Rural King are closer, I will have to check them out.