Wooden peg option...

[Iguanadon]

I had originally thought of using wooden pegs, but honestly, when I was at Lowe's the day I thought of doing the leash holders last summer, I couldn't find any and went with metal hooks.  I finally got around to ordering some as a test... Whatcha think?  An option for buyers... black hooks, antique brass hooks or wood pegs... Pegs are less expensive which is always nice.

[dgman]

As a woodworker and crafter, I always prefer wood over metal. If I were selling these, I would even consider turning the pegs myself!

[meflick]

I think if I were buying, I would prefer the wooden pegs for the cohesive look they provide.

[GrampaJim]

Wood.  The metal makes it look cheap IMO.

[oldhudson]

I've made a couple of "coat racks" over the years with those Shaker style pegs. One of the best features is you can easily hide the mounting hardware under the peg. I've had some problems with the pegs falling out over time. In my original build I ended up sawing vertically into the tenon and adding a small wedge before re gluing. They're holding now. I made mirror with them and posted pictures about a year ago. I was much more careful about drilling the mortises.  I  put them in without glue. They've not had much use but seem to be holding up well.

Of course classic Shaker looks better.

[kmmcrafts]

When I made them a few years back I used the wooden pegs.. But I gotta be honest.. and the oddball of the group.. I like the look of the metal one shown in the photo.. so just goes to show you.. this is a matter of opinion.. just as scroll saws and saw blades, LOL Hawk is best...no Pegas is best.. no DeWalt is the best for the money, LOL Let your customers decide which way they want it.. I personally like the contrast between the metal and the wood.. Want to get into painting the wood ones? start offering colors, stain them etc etc.. But I do like contrast with many wood and home decor types of things.. That's just me though..

[Iguanadon]

I'm with Kevin I like the look of the metal hooks.  The pegs do "blend in" nicer though for sure.  Of the dozens of pieces I've sold so far, nobody had asked about a wooden peg option, so I know the metal hooks are liked.  It will be interesting when I offer the option now what folks will lean towards.  I just ordered 600 pegs so I'm counting on a few people wanting them.    I don't even want to think about painting or staining them.  I'm too lazy for stuff like that.  LOL

Edited May 14, 2020 by Iguanadon

[Rockytime]

Metal is nice, wood is beautiful.

[OCtoolguy]

I think I like the wood for leash hangers but the metal hooks for key hangers.

[BadBob]

I like the wooden pegs better than the metal hooks, but it will depend on what your customers want.

I have made and used a lot of pegs over the years. They need to fit snugly in the holes or the glue joint will fail. If they go all the way through adding a wedge to the back of the peg will help keep them in place.  

I would not consider turning them myself unless I needed something special. They are cheap in quantity and I know from my past experience the I would have a pile of different size pegs to deal with.

[ike]

I have one a Shih-0tzu with wooden pegs . I used axel pegs and that was 3 years ago. I glued them in with tight glue, and I drilled the holes Under size by .0i5 and hamered them in. I also have a Happycamper and it has mini shaker pegs usening the same drilling , that one has lasted me abouddt 5-7 years no peg loosing.

 I prefer the wood. i also sanded a shight champher on the pegs so they would start in streight.

ike

Edited May 15, 2020 by ike

[rjweb]

Scott, I thought the puzzle gods got you, haven’t seen you around lately. I would go with the wood pegs, the metal look ghetto to me, which ever you decide you will sell a van full, RJ 

[Newsawontheblock]

Both look nice. I prefer the wood.

[kmmcrafts]

I hope you report back at some point and tell us what style sell better than the other.. Just curious.. It'd be interesting to know.. 

At some point I plan on making many of the car clock patterns I have into key racks and will be using the metal style hooks like you started out with.. Been a plan of mine in the works now for 5 years.. Hope to do some of them this year.. 

[WayneMahler]

I like both but for different reasons. When selling to the general public you have to accommodate more people and their tastes. Limiting yourself to one option could cost sales. You also need a space to store them waiting for a quick sale.  The contrast between the dark metal and the wood looks nice but also sort of reminds me of China ( nothing personal in that ) and the wooden sort of look towards Shaker or Amish types. Cost wise I'm sure the wood provides a better profit margin providing they are priced the same. The wood can also be stained ( I know extra work ) to give you a contrast that looks more natural. So all that said I like the wood for myself personally. I know from my experience that options pay off though. 

[Crosstimbers]

Both styles have their place.

Just curious, what do you do for mounting the one with pegs? Keyhole slots?

[scrollingforsanity]

I like the wood Scott, but am sure both styles have their place.

[crupiea]

I think the metal hooks will last loners and be prone to less breakage. 

[wombatie]

Well I like both.  Some customers would buy them to put their keys on, so the hooks would be best.  What ever the customer wants........the customer is always right.

Marg

[NC Scroller]

Many people use the retractable leashes so I go with a single peg option.  In one of the magazines there was a leash holder design.  I will try to find it.  Instead of a pre made peg they used a wooden dowel and attached a dog foot print also made of wood.

[barb.j.enders]

I like the metal hooks better.  The wood ones seem crowded which would make it harder to just "grab" the leash.

[Tammi201]

On 5/14/2020 at 3:24 PM, Iguanadon said:

I had originally thought of using wooden pegs, but honestly, when I was at Lowe's the day I thought of doing the leash holders last summer, I couldn't find any and went with metal hooks.  I finally got around to ordering some as a test... Whatcha think?  An option for buyers... black hooks, antique brass hooks or wood pegs... Pegs are less expensive which is always nice.

I like the wooden pegs

[Iguanadon]

On 5/15/2020 at 1:22 PM, rjweb said:

Scott, I thought the puzzle gods got you, haven’t seen you around lately. I would go with the wood pegs, the metal look ghetto to me, which ever you decide you will sell a van full, RJ 

Hey RJ, just been cutting as all events had been cancelled.  My weekly local market started up today but I waited to see how it went, but I'll be there next week.  I'll offer both metal and wood options and I'll report back on the results after a few events. 

[Iguanadon]

22 hours ago, Crosstimbers said:

Both styles have their place.

Just curious, what do you do for mounting the one with pegs? Keyhole slots?

That one shown in the photo is the only one I've done as a test and I hadn't drilled the holes for mounting which I plan on doing same as with the metal hooks.

[Rockytime]

I asked my cat and she didn't like either. But that's a cat for you!