Most people would recognise a push pin as a short nail or pin with a large, slightly rounded head.
Edwin Moore invented the push-pin in 1900. Moore described the push pin as a pin with a handle. The push pin tool has become known by the name of the push pins themselves, so it can be confusing.
A push pin is usually 12.7mm (0.5 inches) in length and 6.35mm (0.25 inches) in diameter.
The most common use of a push pin is as a map pin.
Alternative uses for a push pin
Table and stool
You could use cork to make a life-size push pin table and stool.
Miniature collectables
You could become a collector of miniature push pins made into, for example, medieval weapons.
Push pin lamp
There is a push pin lamp available, that really works!
Push pin art
Artists use push pins all the time and have even created a giant push pin.