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KERCKHAERT TOOL BAG

LIBERTY WRIST MAGNETS

Liberty wrist magnets are now available. Thewrist magnets are 10"x2.5" and adjustable usinga simple velcro closure. You will find these arehandy for providing easy access to horseshoenails as you are working – and a much saferalternative to holding nails in your mouth.

• One size fits all• Easy velcro closure• Large magnetic disc• Easy access to nails• Black with Liberty

Logo

Kerckhaert nylon toolbags are now availablethrough your FPD dealer.The tool bag is a verysturdy canvas bag, withpockets for a full set offarrier tools to be storedand transported, alongwith pockets for a mobilephone, business cardsand pens. Included is aremovable shoulder strap.

• Canvas tool bag is2'x1' when zippedshut

• Adjustable, removable shoulder strap included

• Multiple pockets for better organization of tools

• Black with Kerckhaert logo

Kerckhaert Legendary XTis now available in frontssizes 4, 5, 6, and 7

Kerckhaert LegendaryXT Now Available

Kerckhaert Steel Triumph Egg BarShoes are now available in sizes00-3. These shoes are in frontswith quarter clips. This bar shoeis an excellent choice for farrierswho use Triumph style shoes andare looking for therapeuticsolutions.

Kerckhaert Steel TriumphEgg Bar Shoes

Why Professional Farriers Choosethe Kerckhaert LegendaryThese are just some of the reasons:

Better First Nail Position ✓ Yes ✖ No

Good Nail Hole Spacing ✓ Yes ?

Heel Bevels ✓ Yes ✖ No

Wider Sole Relief ✓ Yes ✖ No

Stronger Aluminum ✓ Yes ✖ No

Sandblasted Finishing on the Hoof Side ✓ Yes ✖ No

KERCKHAERTLEGENDARY LEGACY

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Read more articles at www.farrierproducts.com/farrieryARTICLE FROM THE NATURAL ANGLE VOL 10 ISSUE 2

JUST A REMINDER

A significant number of crease nailpullers are returned to suppliers eachyear because of damage that can beavoided – not as a result of defectivematerial or workmanship. It is possiblefor heat treatment or defective metal tobe a problem but be sure you used yourtool correctly before returning it.

Be sure that you cut or rasp the clinches offbefore trying to pull the nails. Start the toolopened as wide as possible to allow thepoints to penetrate any dirt or debris in thecrease and get under the nail head. Thenail puller has to get under the head of thenail to work properly. If you only havecontact with the tips of the tool and then

squeeze and try to pull the nail without firstlifting it you are asking for trouble. (Photo 6- Page 3 shows damaged tip of nail puller,likely a result of trying to pull the nailbefore getting the puller tips completelyunder the nail head. Notice the other pullerhas no damage and has been used muchlonger, but more correctly.)

Once you are under the head, a steadysqueezing pressure should pop the nailloose. You can often hear the nail breakloose from the crease. You will see thatthe nail head is fit snugly into the cavityof the pullers if you have used the toolcorrectly. When the head is in thiscavity, the pressure of the rolling motion

you use to pull the nail will not causedamage to the tool.

From time to time you may want to touchup the nail puller tips so they canpenetrate the debris in the crease and getunder the nail head. You should also besure the tool is not too thick to fit into thecrease. If it appears to be too thick youcan use a belt sander to dress them to athickness that works. Be careful not togrind too aggressively or for too long. Youdon’t want heat to build up and destroythe heat treat. If you can’t hold the toolbecause of the heat or it develops a bluecolor– it’s too hot. Quench it occasionallyas you go through this grinding process.

Avoid Unnecessary Damage to Your Nail Puller

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the first to see the new videos posted there. In addition to theshoeing videos that are currently available, we will beadding instructional videos in the near future. You won’t wantto miss “how-to” instruction from some of the best clinicians inthe industry. Don’t forget to share the videos with all of yourfriends in the farrier world – they will thank you for “sharing.”

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Start with wide opening. Puller tips are not under nail head; this methodcauses damage to tool.

Tips should go under head.

Pop head up before pulling. Note full contact of tool to nail head. Older tool on right has been modified and usedproperly. Fairly new tool on left with broken tip.