Recently I injured my shoulder which led to a complete shoulder replacement. Unfortunately the new shoulder can't handle the steady use of a turning hammer so I am looking for an alternative way to shape shoes. The Shoe Master looks like it could do the job but I have never seen one in use. I would like to hear from someone who is has experience with the Shoe Master or the Pocket Anvil. Thanks
I do hot shoe. I am a 40 year vet of this wonderful profession and I would like to continue. Nailing is also a problem but I will save that for a separate post. Jerry
I have the accept the situation with my shoulder. It is probably not going to get better. I would really like to hear from someone who has used the Shoe Master.
don't know; but get one and use it, and hire a helper and with 40 yrs in; well start training a new blacksmith.
Sorry I have no knowledge of either system you mention but I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder and I hope you find something that will help you.
Jerry, I lost both shoulders at once a few years back. I learned to work the hammer and tongs with out using my shoulders. Looked funny but I could shape shoes. Shoulders got better but have never come back all the way.
I watched another farrier in my area use one several years ago and from the amount of strength I observed being exerted I would say your shoulders would be better off working with a hammer on a hot shoe. It was quite similar to the use of a "Hi-Lift Jack", but with no springs, and would vary greatly on the type/size shoe being worked.
