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Offline skylab

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Information on fixing spikes
« on: May 26, 2015, 08:21:45 AM »
Looking for information how fixing spikes are used. 
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Re: Information on fixing spikes
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2015, 10:43:01 PM »
Gee! sixty "views" and no responses yet. So, I have no idea as to the application. How did you come up with the name "fixing spikes" ? Is that a hint as to the use?
I sure am curious. Some smith took time to make those for a reason.

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Re: Information on fixing spikes
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2015, 12:57:33 AM »
looked up "Fixing spikes" found following..
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/5-Antique-Wrought-Iron-Fixing-Spikes-Hooks-Fire-Surround-Dresser-Rack-Door-Frame-/371319466611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56745d6a73

"Here for sale are five antique wrought iron fixing spikes.
They are the type that were used for fixing door frames, fire surrounds, dresser racks etc.
They measure from 4 1/8 inches long to 9 3/8 inches.
The surface rust has been removed and they have been waxed.
Blacksmith made."

looks like you Pound spike into wood, then screw eye to frame to mount it??...
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Re: Information on fixing spikes
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2015, 09:07:33 AM »
Those seem to be the same "fixing spikes"?

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Re: Information on fixing spikes
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2015, 10:55:51 AM »
I agree with Papaw's statement,  in the 2 pictures, you can see the same line patterns in the wood.
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