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 Posted - June 12 2011 : 8:12:29 PM
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Anybody here have a creatative idea on what I could do with a ton load of ol' RR spikes?Something unique or any cool ideas?
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Posted - June 12 2011 : 8:21:48 PM
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tent stakes!  weld them together & make a fence or a wall for your garden
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 12:47:33 AM
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Here's a "door knocker" I got out of my grandpa's antiques:
The spike is hinged and can be lifted to knock against the shoe.
He also had a "decoration" that was a bug or grasshopper made out of a spike. I've seen them at flea markets in the past. Basically the head of the spike is the head of the bug, then heavy wire is welded on to make legs and antennae. The whole thing is painted up like a bug. I guess it makes a paper weight or decoration of some sort.
By the way, I used to love finding these things. I've also read stories of making knives out of them, but I've not done it myself.
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 12:50:20 AM
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quote:Here's a "door knocker" I got out of my grandpa's antiques:
The spike is hinged and can be lifted to knock against the shoe.
He also had a "decoration" that was a bug or grasshopper made out of a spike. I've seen them at flea markets in the past. Basically the head of the spike is the head of the bug, then heavy wire is welded on to make legs and antennae. The whole thing is painted up like a bug. I guess it makes a paper weight or decoration of some sort.
By the way, I used to love finding these things. I've also read stories of making knives out of them, but I've not done it myself.
EDIT: I just did a quick google search for "railroad spike knife" and it looks like there's lots of info. Even YouTube videos. Could be fun.
Originally posted by burlington77Â -Â June 14 2011Â :Â 12:47:33 AM
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 11:55:16 AM
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With a welder, the possibilities are unlimited. How about :
- welding two together, heads at opposite ends, put some HO track on top securely, and you have a small display for an engine or some cars for your desktop.
- paint them gold and sell them as souvenirs
- Make an INdiana Jones boobytrap for burglers in your house.
- Dang, fresh out of other ideas for the moment
Jerry
" When life throws you bananas...it's easy to slip up"
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 2:47:17 PM
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| I just realized I quoted myself instead of editing. Oops. Gotta stop staying up so late.
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 6:49:07 PM
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LOL! Well... cheaper than my .45 rounds!Cool idea for the model train display!
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 7:14:45 PM
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Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6yiBqgzrJM
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 7:50:55 PM
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Dollywood use to make those and sell 'em before 9/11 happened. I do have some blacksmith stuff, but.... a BBQ grill LOL!
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Posted - June 14 2011 : 10:03:21 PM
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A lot of guys make their forge from a brake drum and stoke it with a hair dryer.
Here's something like the "bug" I was talking about earlier:
Edited by - burlington77 on June 14 2011 10:05:06 PM
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