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MANUAL FOR ARMY HORSESHOERS. 



The length of llie hend should be a little more than one-half the 

 length of the finished bar, as the ends must overlap for welding. 

 Tiurn the other heel in the same manner. 



96. To prepare the bar for welding.— Close the shoe bodily 

 until the scarfed points o\'erlap and then hammer the points down 

 until they fit closely, lea\'ing no space for coal dust to accumulate. 



97. To weld the bar. — Place the bar in the fire and heat to a 

 welding heat (.see Heats), tilting or rocking the shoe forward and 

 back to insure an equal heat on both sides. When the proper heat 

 has been obtained (fluxing), place the bar on the face of the anvil 



