MANUAL FOR ARMY HORSESHOERS. 15 



4, The field outfit issued by the Ordnance Department is designed 

 especially for portability, and is packed in two chests. Chest No. 1 

 (22 l)y 18 by 13 inches) contains a small knock-down forge with fan 

 and drivewheel and a complete set of forge and shoeing tools. 

 Weight of chest, packed, 122 pounds. 



The Schaller forge and equipment. 



Chest No. 2 (21 by 17 by 10 inches) contains a small anvil and 

 block, water bucket, leather shoeing box, and apron. Weight of 

 chest, packed, 68 pounds. 



The field anvil weighs 17 pounds. 



The Schaller forge and equipment is lighter and more compact 

 than the old field outfit and is gradually replacing it. 



