Two more things, I have only seen one barn in New England with un-pegged braces although I understand having un-pegged braces is the rule in parts of the Mid-West and Central Canada. I have only seen one barn (circa 1857) in New Hampshire, with turned pegs.

Does anyone have a preference to call pegs pins or vice versa?

Jim

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