[TheForge] nail header

[jj tobako]

> As far as I know the historical nail makers always (or let us a least 
> say
> nearly always) formed a
> shoulder, then cut almost through, inserted into the header, broke 
> off, and
> then formed the head.
> 
> Reason, -- more nails per length of wrought iron.  

how does that work?  why would a shoulder use less material than a taper
when heading?  the shank for each would be the same size (width at
header, length of shank) unless the shouldered nail had a more
rectangular shape which would be more iron, not less.  amount of iron in
the head is determined by where it's cut.

john tobako

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