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clinch block [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrought Metal Items and Antique Tools
  • Heritage
  • Riveting (Metals)
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Clinch or clinching blocks are used with the hammer to draw the shoe tightly against the hoof. It is placed under the nail driven through the shoe and side of the hoof, which has already been cut. The head of the nail is hit with the hammer, forcing the nail securely against the hoof.

OBS

Blacksmiths' and Farriers'Tools at Shelburne Museum, Museum Pamphlet Series, Number 7.

Key term(s)
  • clenching block

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets ouvrés et outils anciens (Métal)
  • Patrimoine
  • Rivetage (Métallurgie)
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

Le maréchal-ferrant place cet outil contre le sabot pendant qu'il implante les clous dans la sole, pour les empêcher de ressortir vers l'extérieur.

OBS

Outil du milieu du XXe siècle.

Spanish

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