Question about cleaning old forge scale off shoes

Been dealing with a stubborn build up on some shoes from a retired draft horse. Tried a wire cup on an angle grinder, took forever. Ended up using a vinegar soak for 2 hours then hit it with a stiff brass brush. Came off way easier. Anyone got a faster method for this?

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the_kevin5mo ago

You tried a vinegar soak? How long did you leave the wire cup on the grinder before switching? I usually hit stubborn scale with a wire wheel on a bench grinder and it chips off fast.

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nora_wells583mo ago

That wire wheel tip is gold, I let the vinegar soak sit for like 2 hours before hitting it.

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the_mia5mo ago

My dad taught me that trick with the bench grinder years ago, and it works like a charm every time. It's funny how the simplest methods end up being the most reliable in the long run.

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