Forging a Hook and a Staple out of a Horseshoe

In this video I forge a simple hook and staple for our sheep wagon out of a single horse shoe.
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[@chrism3839]

The extra work you put into the staple to make sure it still looks like a shoe really paid off.

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you, I thought it'd make it a little more unique.

[@robertsimmons3556]

I agree with all the below comments ! Great job, so cool that you are keeping the course to keep this wagon original. The hook and staple is perfect! Looking forward to the next post!

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks Bob I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@danieltesar7771]

That hook and chain setup has character my friend! I like it, quick and dirty, and I like the nail adds a little story to it. Sheep wagon is looking period correct buddy!

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks Danny, I appreciate it!

[@chux72vette]

Great job and video Jase. Thanx and keep up the great work and your video editing and explanations are on point for all aspects of smithing. Gods Peace~

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks Chuck, great to hear from you, I hope you are doing well!

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Looks great, very much so period correct. Nice restore of the grain bin.

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks Randy, I appreciate it!

[@normandbujold6677]

Nice! You could add a folding leg or a chain so the tail gate makes a table

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you! I actually talked about doing the chain on another video just like the old chuck wagons had. Maybe I'll get to that after I get some other things wrapped up on it.

[@y-notforge8913]

..Nicely done. i can't remember who said it- blacksmiths were the original recyclers...

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you! Yes it is handy to be able to turn a piece of junk into something useful.

[@Vikingwerk]

Have you see Dave Engels current build videos on a sheep wagon? He’s doing one that the owner wants to look old and weathered, and he found he can use iron filings in vinegar to age his metal repairs to match the old iron on the wagon, thought you might go the same route here to make the hook and staple match the chain.
Good looking hook either way!

[@FarmsteadForge]

Yes I've been following that build very closely, especially with working on my own! I thought about doing that but I didn't mind the look and it will age quickly once outside. Thanks!