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Founded in the middle 80's, SBSproduces sealants, repair materials,thrush medications, and other topicalsfor protecting and treating the hoof.

The founders of the company came froma background in the dental industry andhave applied the scientific experience they gained in thatfield to the development of a reliable and competitivegroup of products for the farrier.

See page 2 for a listing of these new products.

SBS Equine Hoof Care Products Now AvailableThrough Your farrierproducts™ Dealer

NEW RANGER LITE RIM:NOW AVAILABLE IN SIZES 000 THROUGH 3

One Shape - Unclipped - 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3

New Convenient Packaging forLiberty 5 City and Slim NailsYour favorite Liberty 5 City andLiberty 5 Slim nails are nowavailable in 500pc boxes. This boxsize will help youeliminate the needfor multiple smallerboxes on yourtruck! Availablethrough your FPDDealer.

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The Ranger Lite Rim is nowavailable in all sizes - 000through 3. Featuring sole relief,crisp rims, and a good punchingpattern, this shoe has receivedpositive comments from farriersthat are already using them.

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SBS Sav-A-HoofLiquid• Fights White LineDisease, Seedy Toe,Thrush, Candida Yeast,Anerobic and AerobicBacteria, Mold andFungus

• Apply daily to theaffected area for maximum results

• Can be applied to the coronary bandwhich will allow it to enter the horntubules

• Includes built-in applicator.

SBS Thrush Stop• “Non-Staining” liquidformula

• Works on the mostserious cases of thrushthat nothing else cantouch, yet is long lastingand gentle to hoof tissue

• Contains no formaldehyde (formalin)or other cancer causing agents

• Effective against stubborn Candida(yeast) infections

SBS Sav-A-Hoof Spray• Can be usedin hoofsoaking boots

• Fights WhiteLine Disease,Seedy Toe,Thrush,StubbornCandida Yeast,Fungus, Mold,Anaerobic andAerobic Bacteria

• Used for prevention and treatment• Binds to hoof protein for long lastingprotection Refill sizes can also beused in horse boots as a safe soakingsolution.

Size - 7.5 oz.

Size - 4 fl. oz. (118 mL); 8 fl.oz.(236mL)

Size - 16 fl. oz.; REFILL: gallon, quart

SBS Thrush Stop“Blue” - NEW!• “Staining” gel formula• Blue color markershows where you’veapplied product andwhen to reapply as thecolor fades

• Additional ingredients have beenadded to stop stubborn bacteria andfungi along white line, clefts of thefrog, cracks and nail holes

• Gentle to hoof tissue, but tough ongerms

Size - 4 fl.oz. (118mL)

SBS Toe Grow Spray & Gel• A copper-peptidecomplexshown toenhance thehoof’scollagenproduction;acceleratingthe repair of cell damage

• Apply along the coronary band, onbruised heals, hoof cracks anddamaged clefs and frog

• Promotes faster healing and growth• Increases capillary circulation• Works on damaged hair and skin byattaching to receptors on cells thatswitch on to build and heal damagedtissue

• The Gel formula sticks for longerprotection in voids, clefts and heels

Size - 16 fl. oz. Spray; 10 fl. oz. Gel

SBS Sav-A-Hoof Gel• Unique time release formula fightsWhite Line Disease, Seedy Toe, Thrush,Candida Yeast, Aerobic and AnaerobicBacteria, Mold andFungus

• Lasts forweeks

• Use it innail holes, cracks and defects

• Apply along horn rim, deep intosulcus, under shoes and pads

Size - 1 oz. (118mL)

SBS TopcoatHoof Conditioner• A dual-action hoofconditioner providingtotal hoof care

• Shines, protects andrebuilds hoof withcollagen proteinemulsions

• Combines the activeingredients used in Sav-A-Hoof, thatfight bacteria and fungi, with abreathable protein coating thatpromotes a natural moisture balancein the horn for flexibility

• Class 2 Hoof Conditioner• Apply 2 times weekly

Size - 7.5 oz.

Size - 1 oz. tube, mesh

SBS Crack Filler Kit• Convenient two part dispensing tubeallows you to use only what you need

• Approximately 3 to 4 repairs per kit• Excellent adhesive qualities • Impervious to urine, water andcontaminates

• Becomes apart of thehoof wall in10 minutes

• Grows outwith hoof

• Rasps easily

SBS Sav-A-HoofProtectant• Dual-action hoofconditioner provides aneffective barrier againstfungus and bacteria

• Deflects externalmoisture andcontaminates

• Helps rejuvenate frog function• Great for extremely wet or dryconditions

• Apply 2 times weekly to horn, soleand Frog

Size - 7.5 fl. oz. (222 mL)

SBS Equine Products Now Available From Your FPD Dealer

Read more articles at www.farrierproducts.com/farrieryARTICLE FROM THE NATURAL ANGLE VOL 7 ISSUE 4

The photos below were taken at a hands-on clinic hostedby Jim Smith in New Hampshire. Making a hand heldpunch involves much the same process but you don't havethe complicated process of welding and heat treating thatis involved in the steel handle tool. If you decide to makesome steel handled punches keep in mind that these basicforging steps are only the beginning. The most criticalsteps are the welding and heat treatment steps. In a futurearticle I will discuss some of those steps.

I like to use S-7 for most of my punches. This is a per-sonal preference but I find S-7 to be a good steel forpunches. I use 5/8" round stock for most punches, butwould suggest 3/4" for punches used for heavier work,like gaited or draft shoes.

The photos show the steps. I strongly recommend theuse of a heavy hammer when beginning the forging of thepunch. This allows you to get the work done - maximiz-ing your results and reducing the number of heats. Youhave to be cautious about the heats. Don't work toolsteel once the color has gone to red. You also need to

make sure you are using tongs that allow you a good holdon the steel - without having to squeeze the reins. Roundtongs may be best but there are other types of tongs thatare designed to hold round stock. The important thing isto control the material. You can also see that most of thework is done at the edge of the anvil- this will help youavoid damage to the face of the anvil.

You need to keep the work balanced - work both sidesand angles so that you keep the tool in a good ratio. Ifyou work it above the 1:3 ratio (width x thickness) youcan develop cracks in the material.

S-7 is also an air cool material. Don't quench it in water!

You can forge the tools to the dimensions you are look-ing for. Check the dimensions as you get close to the endby using some kind of template. Don't leave forepuncheswith a flat tip. Put a diamond tip on so that you willreduce the resistance when working the tools. Finaladjustments to the punch can be made on a belt sanderusing a 100-120 grit belt. �

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(1) Round tongs and 5/8" stock. (2-4) Forging steps of E-Head. (5) Heavy forging hammer. (6-8) Forging steps on City Head.(9) Final forging with lighter hammer. (10) Cutting head with hot cut. (11) Forged heads, ready for cleanup and welding.

Forging steel handled punches By Roy Bloom