If you want to clean up surface rust, you can use a rust converter that is non-toxic and gives a protective coating. There are paint on, spray, or dip types. I prefer a rust converter vs a rust remover. For dry wood, soak in a vegetable oil or lindseed oil and it will swell the wood without becoming toxic to the horse or you.
Thanks, I used to do that too, but I was lazy enough I just started dropping my hammers in a water bucket before I started every couple of days. Now that I’m not shoeing every day it kinda gets outa hand… ;-)
@@jonathanbetenbender307 yes, I’ve tried that too. For me it didn’t last longer than just water or antifreeze, but I didn’t try it till the hammer was 10+ years old. Might work better if started earlier.
@@jonathanbetenbender307 yes Jonathan Ive been shoeing for 30 years. I’ve tried about everything. I run most shoes hot and the tend to just dry up from use and heat. They should be soaked on a regular basis but I always tend to wait till the head is slipping. Just like my knife could always be sharper. 😆
If you want to clean up surface rust, you can use a rust converter that is non-toxic and gives a protective coating. There are paint on, spray, or dip types. I prefer a rust converter vs a rust remover. For dry wood, soak in a vegetable oil or lindseed oil and it will swell the wood without becoming toxic to the horse or you.
The last comment at the end made me curious if you were pro-worker or pro-CEO or perhaps you are more infavor of strictly self-employed or more co-op.
Thanks, I’ve never tried a rust converter, but I’ve used linseed oil. It didn’t work that great for me.
@@leelindsay5618 I’m pro liberty for individuals, and against globalist crony-corporatist players that use free market rhetoric.
Nice work, as usual 👏
Thank you sir!
Boa noite a todos vocês e parabéns pelo trabalho excelente
😎 👍 I like using old anti freeze to swell my hammers. Works good buddy.
Thanks, I used to do that too, but I was lazy enough I just started dropping my hammers in a water bucket before I started every couple of days. Now that I’m not shoeing every day it kinda gets outa hand… ;-)
Have you used linseed oil?
@@jonathanbetenbender307 yes, I’ve tried that too. For me it didn’t last longer than just water or antifreeze, but I didn’t try it till the hammer was 10+ years old. Might work better if started earlier.
@@jonathanbetenbender307 when I buy a new hammer I might do it regularly and see how it holds up.
@@jonathanbetenbender307 yes Jonathan Ive been shoeing for 30 years. I’ve tried about everything. I run most shoes hot and the tend to just dry up from use and heat. They should be soaked on a regular basis but I always tend to wait till the head is slipping. Just like my knife could always be sharper. 😆
Your tools are irrelevant to your excellent work
Thanks👍🏼