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Making a square head nail out of a 1/4” by 2” long stainless steel 304 hex head lag bolt
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If you have a forge, this would be an easy project. First hot rasp the threads off. Too dangerous to just hammer down and risk a cold shut. Then draw a square taper to a point and round, if desired. Forge head square, using a bolster over the pritchel if the requirements specify it.
Have you checked out a place like this? Not stainless but they do have galvanized square cut nails.
www.houseofantiquehardware.com
Square Nails - Cut Nails - Antique Nails | House of Antique Hardware
These old-style square cut nails are made from solid steel and are the perfect finishing touch for face nailing floors, or for nailing fences, siding, paneling or cabinets. Ideal for authentic restoration work.
Another thought (which I realize is sacrilege to antique collectors) would be to drill the door hardware out to 1/4".
Yes, they do not sell square head round nails.Have you checked out a place like this? Not stainless but they do have galvanized square cut nails.
Square Nails - Cut Nails - Antique Nails | House of Antique Hardware
These old-style square cut nails are made from solid steel and are the perfect finishing touch for face nailing floors, or for nailing fences, siding, paneling or cabinets. Ideal for authentic restoration work.
Thanks
J
Could you grind/ file the corners off to make it round?
I could try, just not sure if I could file it small enough to get thru the hole in the metal hardware.
Thanks
J
I I only have a propane torch which I used to square the hex head on the anvil jaw of my post leg vice.
could I use a propane torch to forge the shank little by little ?
Why is a cold shut dangerous, please excuse my ignorance.
thanks
J