It also depends on what I have laying around. Today railroad spikes are formed from a short length of medium (about .3%) carbon 5/8" bar stock. In my listings just do a search on either twisting and/or railroad. Matt Sep 29, 2018 Helpful? Inspect carefully before use and message the seller if you have concerns relating to the product. April 6, 2011 in Shop Tips n' Tricks. The shape of railroad spikes is also very accommodating for different types of small projects like the ones detailed below. Traptrix Genlisea. Heat the railroad spike and hammer using a power hammer. Cut with torch till the spike fits loosly but will not turn. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Read our Cookie Policy. . Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. This is a railroad spike twisting tool. "If any act symbolized the taming of the Northwest frontier, it was the driving of the final spike to complete the nation's first transcontinental railroad."1 The first railroad west of the Mississippi River was opened on December 23, 1852. Please. Overall length is about 21". Vintage Wrench, Railroad Wrench, Antique Wrench, Locomotive Wrench, Old Maintenance Wrench, Vintage Mechanic Tools, Industrial Tools . This ought to be more than enough for most people, so you might want to consider it. A problem is trying to grip the head to do a decorative twist in the length of the spike. Look no further than our Railroad Spikes with a Forge Twist! Date Available: Feb 23rd, 2023. Add a twist in the metal using a wrench. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. The handles of these fire pokers are Forged from a Railroad spike a rubix cube twist was done on the handle while the shaft of the pokers feature reverse twist. Etsy offsets carbon emissions from shipping and packaging on this purchase. ". E-mail. Essentially the hotter the area of the spike to be twisted, the easier this wrench will be to use.