I've made a large number of projects with horseshoes but have always used MIG. I have a TIG sitting here that intimidates me. Have burned thru a lot of thin materials. You're the first I've seen using TIG and I see it is much cleaner. Think I might just fire up the TIG on my next project. You've inspired me to branch out. Thanks///
Thank you for using tig. Just started trying my hand at horseshoe welding and really not many videos other than mig. Haven't welded anything yet but just got finished prep. Again what an awesome idea and a great video.
Great idea. I don't think I've ever seen this idea before. It's something I can make quickly with my everlast on a weekend. I'll need to mig weld it though as I'm still learning how to tig weld.
I am glad this gave you an inspiration to go do something. we need more of that in this world. RUclips is great for inspiration, but it also is terrible for keeping me glued to the couch.
@@scottingersoll9994 I wouldn't mind, but I haven't made many videos in the past few years after kids. But I certainly will keep it in mind if I do a future video.
A propane torch for welding would not be recommended, if you are interested in learning, either watching videos on youtube for free, or try a tech school in the area offering 2 year degrees.
+TroyCoyle1 I don't recall, I use a foot pedal, so I likely set the machine around 100-150 and then go by what I need. Good to here you enjoy making things, and thanks for watching.
+TroyCoyle1 Seeing as it is a decorative item and not going to hold loads of weight, at best wire wheel them, and then use a higher silicon filler to combat impurities while welding. You do get some sparks from time to time coming off the puddle as you go through the crud, but it welds fairly well. Thanks for asking, and watching!
I highly doubt you will ever find a cast iron horse shoe. These are forged steel, and use basic steel welding consumables. Thanks for the watch and question.
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, I used 00 plain shoes. The work well enough for boots that will give some, but if looking at a stiffer boot I would go a size larger. Plus when I make coat racks, 00 plain shoes work well in that 4 across gets me to where I can drill a hole on each end and secure to two studs assuming the studs are 16" on center. 000 do not get me where I want to be with that. Thanks for watching, and hope your projects turn out well!
Angel Miller Thank you for the feedback, this video's original intent was simply as a visual aid for prospective customers to understand how their product was made. That is why I kept it to a shorter length in hopes of not boring them. For other videos of the DIY or educational nature I do try to keep them slower and a little bit longer. Thanks once more for your feedback.
I've made a large number of projects with horseshoes but have always used MIG. I have a TIG sitting here that intimidates me. Have burned thru a lot of thin materials. You're the first I've seen using TIG and I see it is much cleaner. Think I might just fire up the TIG on my next project. You've inspired me to branch out. Thanks///
I'm glad to have inspired you to try new things.
Thank you for using tig. Just started trying my hand at horseshoe welding and really not many videos other than mig. Haven't welded anything yet but just got finished prep. Again what an awesome idea and a great video.
Brooks Harvey only recommendation would be to wire wheel the scale of first, nasty for TIG.
Thank you for the advise. Will do
Great idea. I don't think I've ever seen this idea before. It's something I can make quickly with my everlast on a weekend. I'll need to mig weld it though as I'm still learning how to tig weld.
I am glad this gave you an inspiration to go do something. we need more of that in this world. RUclips is great for inspiration, but it also is terrible for keeping me glued to the couch.
This is a unique idea. I am not much of a horse/western themed guy but you could probably sell these to people who are.
I'm new to welding and recently was given a Hobart mig welder. Could I use the mig process to make this project?
shark3939 certainly can. Might not be as clean, but it will have your character.
Could I use 6011 stick ? Like thin as I could get the rod
Absolutely.
Thanks for the feed back I just i haven’t mastered tig or mig stick my main thing so I was curious could you possibly do more projects involving stick
@@scottingersoll9994 I wouldn't mind, but I haven't made many videos in the past few years after kids. But I certainly will keep it in mind if I do a future video.
I haven't ever welded... do you think I could? Could I use a propane torch?
A propane torch for welding would not be recommended, if you are interested in learning, either watching videos on youtube for free, or try a tech school in the area offering 2 year degrees.
What size horse shoe? Does it matter
No 1 classics. User whatever your boots fit in. Thanks for watching.
Ty sir
im new to tig welding and i also make things out of horse shoes, i would like to know what amp are you running it at. thanks
+TroyCoyle1 I don't recall, I use a foot pedal, so I likely set the machine around 100-150 and then go by what I need. Good to here you enjoy making things, and thanks for watching.
what do you use for cleaning the horse shoes before tig welding
+TroyCoyle1 Seeing as it is a decorative item and not going to hold loads of weight, at best wire wheel them, and then use a higher silicon filler to combat impurities while welding. You do get some sparks from time to time coming off the puddle as you go through the crud, but it welds fairly well. Thanks for asking, and watching!
What kind of tig welder are you using?
This was welded using a Lincoln Electric Precision TIG 225. Although, lets be real, this could be done with any DC TIG welding setup.
Are these cast iron shoes? And if so what filler wire did you use
I’m new to this kinda stuff and wanted to get into it and was just wondering
I highly doubt you will ever find a cast iron horse shoe. These are forged steel, and use basic steel welding consumables. Thanks for the watch and question.
selling?
I do sell them yes. If you would like to inquire, see my website dfmmc.com and there is a way to contact me there for them. Thanks for watching!
i left my contact information on your website i just want to know the size of the horse shoes you are using and how to tell what shoe to order?
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, I used 00 plain shoes. The work well enough for boots that will give some, but if looking at a stiffer boot I would go a size larger. Plus when I make coat racks, 00 plain shoes work well in that 4 across gets me to where I can drill a hole on each end and secure to two studs assuming the studs are 16" on center. 000 do not get me where I want to be with that.
Thanks for watching, and hope your projects turn out well!
+David Finch (dfmmc2014) can you tell me where you get your shoes?
+Evan Waters are they stainless or steel?
Evan Waters unless you make your own I don't think you will find stainless. Regular steel, and typically from tractor supply or farm and fleet stores.
+David Finch (dfmmc2014) thank you! do you have any other videos of horse shoes
To fast . Needs to slow down
Angel Miller Thank you for the feedback, this video's original intent was simply as a visual aid for prospective customers to understand how their product was made. That is why I kept it to a shorter length in hopes of not boring them. For other videos of the DIY or educational nature I do try to keep them slower and a little bit longer. Thanks once more for your feedback.