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Chatting => Design and Construction => Topic started by: fridgesoup on June 09, 2013, 08:02

Title: Stakes/anchor pegs
Post by: fridgesoup on June 09, 2013, 08:02

I'm cutting some earth steps down a sloping bit of my plot and need to peg the 'risers' securely into my stony soil.  Does anyone have any tips for making points on 2 x 2 pegs or even on round stakes?  I've found hand-sawing a point very difficult!  Ideally using hand tools only.

Title: Re: Stakes/anchor pegs
Post by: VegGirl7 on June 09, 2013, 12:06

I use an axe  ;)

Title: Re: Stakes/anchor pegs
Post by: fridgesoup on June 10, 2013, 10:01

Quote from: VegGirl7 on June 09, 2013, 12:06

I use an axe  ;)

Thanks.  Not got an axe, but might get one from a car boot and try it out.

Title: Re: Stakes/anchor pegs
Post by: Annen on June 10, 2013, 20:11

I've seen a joiner use a sharp chisel.

Title: Re: Stakes/anchor pegs
Post by: fridgesoup on June 10, 2013, 22:46

Thanks.

I've decided to buy some!  :lol:  I thought I'd make my own when I found them at £2.64 EACH in Travis P's.  A bit of a phone around and I got some for 60p a piece.  Rough sawn, but treated, longer ..... and nice and pointy!  :D