Had a shoe twist on a draft horse in the middle of a trim today

I was working on a big Belgian in Redmond, and the clinch on the lateral heel just gave way as I was driving it. I had to pull the whole shoe, reshape it cold on the anvil, and reset it. Anyone have a good trick for keeping a clinch tight on a really wide foot like that?

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harris.uma7mo ago

Try a crease nail. I've had better luck with them holding on wide heels than regular ones.

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shane9637mo ago

Always thought they were a gimmick, but you're right, they actually work.

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troystone6mo ago

Crease nails can help, but honestly, a good hot clinch is still the best bet for a wide heel like that.

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