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Description
A blacksmith-forged top with a flared, rounded head, for square bar railings with a rustic, hand-made look. Each one is a 150mm length of 16 x 16mm square steel bar whose top 22mm is hammered out to a flared head 24mm wide with a rounded, domed end. There is no point: the bar simply finishes in a heavy forged head. The price shown is for one top, with a minimum order of 10.
Why choose this top
Real forge work. Each head is upset and shaped under the hammer, so it is solid steel throughout and carries the marks and slight irregularities of hand forging. It gives barn conversions, cottages and country gates a genuine blacksmith look.
No sharp point. The flared head is rounded, so it is a safer choice than a spear beside paths, gardens and play areas.
Disappears into the bar. The shank is the same 16mm square as the railing bar, so a dressed butt weld leaves the bar running straight up into the forged head.
Raw steel, ready for your finish. At about 0.32 kg each it comes as bare forged steel, so weld first, then prime and paint, or galvanise and powder coat.
Where it is used
Barn conversion and cottage railings, country gates, garden and courtyard railings, balustrades with a rustic finish, and square bar gates where a pointed top is not wanted.
Specifications
| What you get | One forged top, minimum order 10 |
|---|---|
| Style | Flared, rounded forged head |
| Material | Hand forged mild steel |
| Finish | Raw, unpainted |
| Length | 150mm overall |
| Bar | 16 x 16mm square |
| Flared head | 24mm wide, 22mm deep, domed top |
| Weight | About 0.32 kg each |
| Fixing | Butt weld to the top of a bar |
Each top is forged by hand, so the head shape and length vary slightly from one to the next.
Which bar does it suit?
| Bar on your railing | How the 16mm square end sits |
|---|---|
| 16mm square | Flush on all four faces, the best match |
| 16mm round | The square corners stand proud, grind them back after welding |
| 12mm square | Choose the 12mm version for a flush fit |
| 20mm square or larger | Top looks too thin for the bar |
How many do you need?
You need one top for every bar that rises above the top rail. Divide the run by your bar spacing and round up.
| Run length | 110mm centres | 115mm centres | 116mm centres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 metre gate | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| 2 metres of railing | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| 3 metres of railing | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 5 metres of railing | 46 | 44 | 44 |
With 16mm bars, keep centres at 116mm or less on stairs, landings and balconies in homes, where the gap between bars must not let a 100mm sphere pass through.
Is this the right top?
| You want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A rounded forged head on 16mm square bar | This top |
| A pointed forged top on 16mm square bar | Hand forged square point, 130mm |
| A heavier forged point on 20mm square bar | Hand forged square point, 160mm |
| A cast obelisk for 20mm square bar | 165mm obelisk 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 top the same way. Stand the top on the bar with its faces lined up with the bar faces, 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. A string line across the heads 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 outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price for one top?
Yes, it is for one forged top, with a minimum order of 10. For a larger run, call us for a quantity price.
Is it sharp?
No. The head is flared and rounded with no point.
Will they all be identical?
No. They are hand forged, so the heads vary a little. Set them to a string line when fitting.
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.
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