Rosehead

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004942",
  "term": "Rosehead",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of hand-forged nail characterized by a faceted, petal-like head formed by four or more hammer blows. This distinctive head shape was common on nails made before the 19th century and the advent of machine-cut nails. When driven into wood, the facets of the rosehead provide a strong grip and a decorative, rustic appearance, making them a choice for historical restoration and reproduction furniture.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Rosenkopfbohrer",
    "es": "fresa cónica",
    "fr": "fraise conique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rosehead/"
}