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Description
A solid cast spear bud post top on square base to finish the top of a post. It is a faceted spear bud on a ringed neck and a square pyramid foot, 90mm tall and 52mm at the widest, standing on a flat 52mm square base. Weld or bond it to the top of a post or gate pillar and it turns a plain steel post into a traditional finished one. The price shown is for one post top, with a minimum order of 5.
Why choose this post top
Solid casting, real weight. At 0.88 kg it is a solid piece of metal, not a hollow pressing, so it looks substantial and stands up to knocks.
Flat base, easy to fit. The 52mm square base sits flat on a capped post, so it welds on square with a tack at each side.
Classic detail. The faceted spear bud gives gates, railings and pillars the look of traditional ironwork.
Ready to paint. Supplied raw, so it takes the same primer and paint as the rest of the ironwork.
Where it is used
On gate posts, railing and fence posts, pillars and newel posts. The base suits 52 x 52mm square posts and box section.
Specifications
| What you get | One post top, minimum order 5 |
|---|---|
| Material | Cast metal, solid |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Height | 90mm |
| Widest point | 52mm at the widest |
| Base | 52mm square, flat |
| Base section height | 37mm |
| Weight | 0.88 kg each |
| Fixing | Weld or bond to a capped post |
How many do you need?
One per post. Count the gate posts and every railing post that should carry a top, and remember the minimum order of 5.
Is this the right post top?
Pick a base about the same width as your post, or a little smaller. A base wider than the post overhangs and looks heavy.
| Post top | Choose |
|---|---|
| Fluted acorn post top, 100mm tall, 50mm round base | Fluted acorn post top |
| Small fluted acorn post top, 80mm tall, 28mm round base | Small fluted acorn post top |
| Spear bud post top, 90mm tall, 50mm round base | Spear bud post top |
| Spear bud post top on square base, 90mm tall, 52mm square base | This post top |
| Small spear bud post top on square base, 70mm tall, 42mm square base | Small spear bud post top on square base |
| Pine cone post top, 85mm tall, 40mm round base | Pine cone post top |
| Pineapple post top, 118mm tall, 55mm round base | Pineapple post top |
| Large spear bud post top, 180mm tall, 102mm round base | Large spear bud post top |
| Tall spear bud post top, 145mm tall, 75mm round base | Tall spear bud post top |
| Ball post top, 70mm ball, 100mm tall, 55mm round base | Ball post top, 70mm ball |
| Ball post top, 90mm ball, 125mm tall, 70mm round base | Ball post top, 90mm ball |
| Ball post top, 110mm ball, 140mm tall, 90mm round base | Ball post top, 110mm ball |
| Small ball post top, 30mm ball, 46mm tall, 25mm square base | Small ball post top, 30mm ball |
| Ball post top for 40mm square post, 73mm tall, 40mm square base | Ball post top for 40mm square post |
| Ball post top for 60mm square post, 100mm tall, 60mm square base | Ball post top for 60mm square post |
| A pointed cap for round tube | Round tube tops |
| A pyramid cap for square box section | Pyramid box tops |
Fitting and care
Close the top of a hollow post first with a cap plate or pyramid top, so the post cannot fill with water. Centre the post top on it, tack weld at each side and then weld round the base, or bond it with a metal adhesive if you are not welding.
Wire brush off any surface rust and degrease, then prime with a metal primer and paint to match the rest of the ironwork. We do not recommend hot-dip galvanising this post top: some castings like it have blistered or cracked in the zinc bath. Use a zinc-rich primer outdoors instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one post top?
Yes, it is for one post top, with a minimum order of 5.
Does it slide into or over the post?
Neither. It has a flat base that sits on top of a capped post and is welded or bonded in place.
Is it solid or hollow?
Solid cast metal, 0.88 kg each.
Why is there rust on it?
It is raw cast metal with no coating, so light surface rust can form in storage. It wire brushes off before priming and does not affect the casting.
Ordering and delivery
Order 5 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 5 pcs