October 9, 200718 yr 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
October 9, 200718 yr Its so thin at the tip I'm amazed that they were able to hit it with a a hammer with out bending it!
October 9, 200718 yr 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
October 10, 200718 yr 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.
October 10, 200718 yr I love bronze age items. Nails often don't survive as they are recycled into other objects. Thanks for shareing.
October 10, 200718 yr 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
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