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TIL that using old horseshoes for practice pieces cuts my metal waste
Repurposing scrap is good for the planet and your pocket.
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the_max2mo ago
Right? @dylanh52 gets it, free material is the best.
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dylanh522mo ago
Scrap metal piles up so fast, and buying new practice stock gets crazy expensive. Finding a use for something that would just get tossed is the best feeling. Old horseshoes have such a nice curve to work with, too. It turns a problem into free material, which is a total win.
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willowh202mo ago
Hey, I never thought about the history in those shoes! (like, each one has been on a horse and seen miles of road.) That adds a cool layer to practicing, almost like you're working with a story. It makes the practice feel less like just bending metal and more like connecting to something older. Plus, that worn-in steel might react differently to heat and hammer, giving you a unique learning curve.
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