A practical, beginner-friendly guide to blacksmithing and horseshoeing, with a complete section on carriage building and painting.
This practical handbook combines solid instruction with clear illustrations and techniques. It covers the forge setup, bellows care, and fire management, plus step-by-step guidance on shoeing and nail handling. It also adds a thorough treatment of carriage ironing, wheel and bolster construction, and the finishing touches for carriage painting and finishing.
- Learn the forge setup, air blast systems, and fire management to heat metal effectively.
- Master horseshoeing basics, nail placement, and common shoeing issues and remedies.
- Build and repair carriages, including irons, wheels, and other essential carriage components.
- Apply paint, finish, and varnish techniques with practical, repeatable methods.
Ideal for owners, drivers, and aspiring farriers who want practical, ready-to-use instructions you can apply right away.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an authority on horseshoes, forging, and carriage building. It combines detailed illustrations and an easy-to-follow layout to make all aspects of horseshoeing and carriage building more accessible to the general public. The author, a widely recognized expert, includes valuable insight into the anatomy of horses' hooves, carriage ironwork details, and the procedures necessary for successful forging, carriage building, and horseshoeing. This makes this book a comprehensive guide for metalworkers and blacksmiths, apprentices, and anyone passionate about horses. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330007556_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330007556
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330007556
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)