June 1, 2008

Early Nails

A deeply researched article tracing the development and use of the common nail from the Stone Age to the mid 19th Century. A number of fascinating facts are included, as well as interviews with a handful of blacksmiths who still maintain the long legacy of creating nails by hand for historic homes and museums. The article also has a look at the one steel-cut nail factory still operating in the US.

Click here to read the article.



1 comment:

Me said...

Absolutely amazing article! I am a blacksmith and I have never been able to found so much quality information in a single place for such a common object. Thank you for your hard work, it shows in the quality of your article!