THE PRACTICAL HORSESHOER. 



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In this the rotarv, Fiii". 126, is attached and connected with 

 the upper handle, which is also the lower jaw, Fig. 128, by 

 the connecting' bar, Fig". 127. 

 In Fig-s. 126 and 128, the holes D and C are threaded for 



Fig. 1^— Predmore's Rotary Clincher Complete. 



screws, as in these holes the holts are required to be set very 

 firmly. The bolts may be seen at D and C in Fig. 124. 



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Fig. 125— Showing Lower Handle, and how the End is Mortised. 



To operate, simpl^^ hold the rotary firmly to the foot, 

 close the handles and the rotary- will clinch the same as a 

 hammer. — By G. W. Predmore. 



Shall Nails be Clinched in Horseshoeing? 



Does it do any good to clinch the nails in a horse's foot ? 



I have shod horses most of the time for thirty-five years, 

 and have come to the conclusion that a clinch is of no use, 

 though I still practice it, for the majoritj" of men Avould feel 



