Acman3, you'r on to something here :-)
On the other hand, the studs are very inexpensive and works incredibly well, they never dull or bend at the point. When using 4 or more spikes they are infinitely adjustable so that you can get a solid foundation and you'd of course use these with a jam nut so that they lock in place once adjusted.
All this for less than $1each, including the Insert, washer and jam nut.
Good Listening
Peter