Fundamentals Of Forging Vol. 2 | Basic Shoemaking | Roy Bloom, CJF

Fundamentals of Forging – Volume 2: Basic Shoemaking | Roy Bloom, CJF | DVD

Fundamentals of Forging – Volume 2: Basic Shoemaking builds on the principles introduced in Volume 1 and follows Roy Bloom through the step-by-step process of forging a basic horseshoe.

Bloom emphasizes efficient tool use, balance, and forging sequences while explaining which movements save time and which can slow the process down. The program also includes practical guidance for extending the working life of forging tools.

Roy Bloom, CJF is a farrier, blacksmith, toolmaker, clinician, and educator who has worked professionally in the trade since the early 1970s. His career has included serving on the American Farriers Team, teaching clinics throughout the United States and Canada, and developing farrier and blacksmith tools through Bloom Forge.

Bloom received the American Farrier's Association Outstanding Educator Award in 2001 and was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame the same year. He is widely recognized for his forging skills, attention to detail, and decades of education within the farrier industry.