Hofi Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 This one is very speciel !! I got it today from an archologist The nail is a cast bronze nail that was forged to a very thin point. Was found in two very old pieces of wood naild together. From the ''bronz era '' more then 3000 years old Hofi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Its so thin at the tip I'm amazed that they were able to hit it with a a hammer with out bending it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvarr Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I know that in later periods they would predrill the hole for a nail using a gimlet or a small auger. less chance of splittingGimlet (tool) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Neat! Never try to straighten it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 A real treasure Hofi. Thanks for sharing. Steve White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 A lot of old nails were clinched through two or more boards - just like on a horseshoe (but I don't think Hofi's example was). Drive fairly tight but not enough to split the wood then bend over the protrusion. Makes for a strong joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I love bronze age items. Nails often don't survive as they are recycled into other objects. Thanks for shareing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 thats pretty darn neet, were do i get mine, walmart? haha i would love to get my hands on an old bronze anvil and socket head hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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