Funnel Stake. Punches. Horse. Punches. Bick Irons. Crease Iron.
Many small vessels, spoons, and other articles, are cast in an alloy somewhat harder than that which is rolled into sheets. Most of the tools employed by the Tinman are the irons, stakes, and bickers, on which the tin is hammered into proper shape, with shears for cutting, the punches for piercing holes, and the soldering iron and charcoal stove for making joints.
THE FARRIER.
FARRIER’S SHED.
When we remember how usefully horses are employed for our advantage, how generously and willingly they work, and how docile and obedient they are when properly treated, we shall begin to see that the trade of the Farrier is one which should be studied very carefully, and that nobody should follow the business who has not become tolerably skilful. The Farrier who shoes the horses, is very often consulted when those animals are ill, so that he should have some knowledge of simple remedies in cases when the veterinary surgeon lives at a distance, or is out of the way. Especially the Farrier should thoroughly understand the construction of the horse’s hoof, which, hard and simple as it may look, is very delicate, and is composed of several important parts.