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Description
A plain, hand forged point that turns a round bar railing into a classic spiked railing. Each one is a 130mm length of 16mm round steel bar, with the top 64mm or so hammered down to a long, slender point with faint forge facets and a blunted tip. There are no collars or leaves: the bar simply carries on up into the point. The price shown is for one point, with a minimum order of 10, enough to top a 1 metre gate.
Why choose this point
Hand forged, not cast. Each point is drawn out from solid round bar under the hammer, so it is solid steel all the way through and has the slightly irregular facets of real forge work. No two are exactly alike, which is part of the look.
Disappears into the bar. Because the point is the same 16mm round as the railing bar, a dressed butt weld leaves no visible step. The railing reads as one continuous bar rising to a point, the way traditional park and churchyard railings were made.
Slender profile. The long taper looks clean on modern and period railings alike, and the thin point is a strong deterrent on boundary railings.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.15 kg each it adds very little weight. It comes as bare forged steel, so weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat the finished panel.
Where it is used
Round bar front railings, churchyard and park railings, estate and boundary railings, pedestrian and driveway gates, railing restoration where points have been snapped off, and security tops on bar fencing.
Specifications
| What you get | One forged point, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Plain round tapered point |
| Material | Hand forged mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 130mm overall |
| Bar | 16mm round |
| Straight shank | About 66mm |
| Tapered point | About 64mm long, blunted tip |
| Weight | About 0.15 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to the top of a bar |
Each point is forged by hand, so lengths and tapers vary slightly from one to the next.
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 16mm round end sits |
|---|---|
| 16mm round | Flush all round, the best match |
| 16mm square | The bar corners show past the round end, grind them off after welding for a neat join |
| 12mm square or round | Point overhangs about 2mm each side, weld round the bar |
| 20mm round or larger | Point looks too thin, choose a 20mm forged point instead |
How many do you need?
You need one point for every bar that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your bar spacing and round up.
| Run length | 110mm centres | 120mm centres | 130mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 42 | 39 |
With 16mm bars at 110mm centres the gap between bars is 94mm. On stairs, landings and balconies in homes, the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through, so keep centres at 116mm or less on 16mm bar.
Is this the right point?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A plain forged point on 16mm round bar | This point |
| The same 130mm point in 16mm square bar | Hand forged square point, 130mm |
| A longer, heavier point on 20mm round bar | Hand forged point, 160mm, 20mm round |
| A taller 160mm forged point | Hand forged point, 160mm high |
| A cast Gothic spear on a 16mm stub | 152 x 62mm swept spear railhead |
| Every railhead shape and size | All railheads |
Fitting and care
Cut every bar to the same height, square the ends and grind them flat. Square up the flat end of each point the same way. Stand the point on the bar, check it is in line from the front and the side, tack it, check again, then weld all round. Dress the weld flush with a flap disc so the bar and point run on as one. A string line across the tips keeps the row level.
Degrease, then prime with a zinc-rich or metal primer before painting. Hot-dip galvanising before powder coating gives the longest life on an outdoor railing. Touch up the tips each spring.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one point?
Yes, it is for one forged point, with a minimum order of 10. For a larger run, call us for a quantity price.
Is it sharp?
The tip is blunted rather than ground to a needle, but it is a pointed top. Choose a ball top or rounded railhead beside play areas and busy paths.
Will they all be identical?
No. They are hand forged, so the taper and overall length vary a little. Set them to a string line on the tips when fitting rather than measuring each one.
Is it painted?
No. It is raw forged steel and will rust if left bare outdoors, so prime and paint it, or galvanise it, once it is welded on.
Can I fit it to a square bar?
Yes. On 16mm square bar weld it centrally and grind the corners of the bar down to meet the round point, or choose the square version for a flush fit.
Ordering and delivery
Order 10 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.
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Minimum order 10 pcs