Forepunches

Forepunches are used on horseshoes after they are heated. A hole is punched through 90 percent of the steel with a forepunch (or drift punch).

Then the punched hole is lined up over the pritchel hole and the pritchel is driven into the hole, knocking out the remaining metal at the bottom of the punched hole.

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Flatland Forge City Head Punch

Limited Time Sale!
The Flatland City Head punches are made of S7 Tool Steel. They are slightly softer on the striking end, and design to mushroom there. It is up to the user of the tool to learn how to properly maintain the tool in a safe, working condition. The punching end of the tool is hardened for maximum wear. City heads work very well as a plain stamp punch, or a drift for fullered shoes.

Item #: CTYP1

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Flatland Forge E-Head Punch

Flatland E-Head punches are made using S7 Tool Steel. They are slightly softer on the striking end, and design to mushroom there. It is up to the user of the tool to learn how to properly maintain the tool in a safe, working condition. The punching end of the tool is hardened for maximum wear. E-heads will also work very well not only as a plain stamp, but as a drift for your fullering.

Item #: EH1

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Jim Blurton Steel Handled Forepunch

Limited Time Sale!
E-Head on Sale Only!

JC and Draft are Special Order Only.

Made with steel handles, these forepunches are made from S1 tool steel to resist mushrooming and can be easily modified for a specific nail size. Available for CH, E, JC or Draft nails.

World renowned farrier and blacksmith Jim Blurton has been producing tools for himself and the trade for decades. As an international competitor and full-time farrier, his tools are all subjected to rigorous field testing. All of Jim's tools are individually hand crafted from the highest quality tool steels and will provide you with years of service.

Item #: JBSHFCH , JBSHFD, JBSHFE or JBHFJC

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Jim Blurton Wood Handled Forepunch

Made with wood handles, these punches are made from S1 tool steel to resist mushrooming and can be easily modified for a specific nail size.

World renowned farrier and blacksmith Jim Blurton has been producing tools for himself and the trade for decades. As an international competitor and full-time farrier, his tools are all subjected to rigorous field testing. All of Jim's tools are individually hand crafted from the highest quality tool steels and will provide you with years of service.

Item #: JBWHFCH, JBWHFE  or JBWHFJC

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