Certified Apprentice Farrier Forge Work & Hot Shoeing Techniques

Question 1

What is the ideal color of horseshoe steel when it reaches the correct temperature for shaping at the forge?

Accepted Answer

Bright orange to yellow

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Blue-black

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Dull red

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Pure white

Question 2

Which fuel source is most commonly used in a gas forge for farrier work?

Accepted Answer

Propane

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Diesel

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Kerosene

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Natural gas

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a pritchel in forge work?

Accepted Answer

To punch nail holes in shoes

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To flatten the shoe on the anvil

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To measure shoe width

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To harden the steel

Question 4

When using a coal forge, what is the purpose of the firepot clinker breaker?

Accepted Answer

To break up and remove fused ash blocking airflow

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To add more coal to the fire

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To regulate the air supply blower speed

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To measure forge temperature

Question 5

What tool is used to safely hold hot steel while working at the anvil?

Accepted Answer

Tongs

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Cross-peen hammer

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Rasp

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Hoof pick

Question 6

At what approximate temperature range does mild steel become most workable for forging?

Accepted Answer

1,800–2,200°F

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400–600°F

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800–1,000°F

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2,600–3,000°F

Question 7

What is the correct procedure for quickly cooling a hot shoe between hot fitting sessions?

Accepted Answer

Quench it in a bucket of water

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Spray it with a water hose from a distance

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Place it on the concrete floor

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Hold it in the air until it air cools