[TheForge] nail header

[Andy Vida]

Bob Smolen wrote:
> 
> Could someone suggest the simplest way of making a nail header. I assume a
> tapered square punch should be made to form hole. If I plan on using .250"
> rd. rod for nails, I assume a .250" hole should be punched . Should the hole
> be slightly smaller so there is a little grip on the nail before the head is
> formed or should the hole be .250"? The hole is a punched from the bottom in
> a  raised bolster  which is needed to form the concave head of the nail. A
> pretty simple tool but any tips appreciated.

	I've made a few nails and at least one header.  I don't think
	you want any drag between the nail and the header.  You want
	the nail to go in nice and easy, though not sloppy so that
	when you head it, you want it to basically pop out with no
	argument at all.  Also, watching guys like Peter Ross make nails
	I get no impression that there is any drag with nail.  Just
	my observation.

	-Andy