Hello. I'm constructing a frame of dead standing lodgepole pine and am interested in what kind of experience others have had using different types of oak pegs in softwood. Basically, I'm curious to know if a 1" tapered peg(1/64 over to 1/64 under) is easier to drive and holds better than a straight oversized peg(1/64 over)? Any input is welcome. thanks.
I did not even know you could get tapered pegs like that. What I am familiar with is a peg with a common circumference. When we drive the peg (especially if drawbored) the end is "beveled" (for lack of a better word) so as to get through the tenon. Otherwise without the "bevels" the peg just hits the tenon and stops. Pretty fast to fabricate. Get chisel started in peg at the right angle and slam both on a piece of wood, off comes the chip.
Mo- yeah, I found pegs like this on www.pegs.us I'm thinking I need about 200 and before I buy any I wanted to get some opinions on the subject. I'm not going to drawbore, just doing the come-along and strap thing. thanks for the reply.
Steve, we have been using the tappared oak peg in pine for a number of years and have been happy with the results. You can also try Scott Northcott, (603)756-4204, as a source for pegs. pete
