Using Metal Pegs
Metal pegs are used for a variety of reasons across tons of industries. Reasoning behind this is that the peg is a very functional shape. It creates a tight fit between its tapered end and any hole it is meant to fit within so pegs are often used in nail-less carpentry. Other uses of metal pegs include applications in music such as with machine heads on guitars and home furnishings such as towel racks and peg board pegs. Regardless of what kind of industry you work in, you’re bound to use some machine that makes use of pegs directly or indirectly.
Metal Pegs in Stunt Bicycling
Among the most common references to “pegs” comes in the bicycle extreme sports arena because hind and front pegs are often installed that are used for tricks. Grinding is the process of jumping a bike upwards and landing on a railed edge on your peg. Without front or back pegs, it’s virtually impossible to grind on any surface. Common materials that bike pegs are made out of include but aren’t limited to:
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Iron
- Copper
Depending on the style of your bike and how you ride, you may be interested in any of the above options. Steel is the strongest and most resilient. Iron will rust quickly but it durable. Aluminum and copper are soft metals so they’ll wear out sooner but they give you more friction against the surfaces you’re grinding on: supposedly this can help with control.
Metal Pegs in Home Renovation
There are metal pegs involved in renovations around the home. Simple examples include the toilet paper roll holder and the bath towel rack. Pegs are also frequently found in nail-less carpentry. Bindings are made by using wooden dowels that are peg-shaped. These dowels are tapped halfway into slots cut in wood pieces then other wood pieces are joined against the other half. Carpenter’s glue is usually used in conjunction with nail-less slot fastenings.
Motorcycle Pegs
Another common type of metal peg that can be used include pegs that are installed on motorcycles. Motorcycle pegs are of a different diameter than BMX bike pegs. Do not expect them to synch up easily. If you buy motorcycle pegs specifically for your bike, they’re usually a creature comfort for second riders so that way anyone you cart around on your bike will have a place to put their feet. As motorcycles aren’t usually used for “tricks” so to speak, the pegs on a motorcycle are limited to a transportation assistant for additional people riding on your bike.
Motorcycle pegs are more often made of stainless steel than any other type of material. Because of the velocity that motorcycles travel, if a bike ditches, the pegs need to be durable. Very rarely will you ever catch aluminum pegs for motorcycles but depending on the style of your motorcycle you may opt on getting them just for aesthetics versus any other option. Using metal pegs on your motorcycle is a great courtesy to friends!