Online Catalogue Presser Point Staples Zinc Plated
Presser Point Staples Zinc Plated
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1 - Round wire nail - These large round head nails are mostly used for rough carpentry where appearance is not important but strength is essential. They are inclined to split a piece of wood. Sizes from 20- 150 mm (0.75in - 6in).

2 - Oval wire nail - Most suitable for joinery work where appearance is important since they can easily be punched below the surface. They are less likely to split the wood if driven in with the longer sides parallel to the grain. Sizes from 12-150 mm (0.5in - 6in)

3 - Round or lost head nail -Stronger than oval wire nails, they can easily be punched below the surface of the wood. Sizes from 12-150 mm (0.5-6in)

4 - Tack - A short nail with a wide, flat head, the tack is used for fixing carpets to floorboards and for stretching fabric on to wood.

5 - Panel pin - Round lightweight nail used for cabinet-making and for fixing small mouldings into place.

6 - Cut floor brad -Rectangular, they have an L-shaped head and are nearly always used for nailing floorboards to joists. Sizes from 25-150 mm (1-6in).

7 - Masonary Nail-Made of hardened steel, this nail is used to fix wood to brick, breeze block and most types of masonry.

8 - Square twisted nail -Twists into the wood. These nails offer a more permanent, screw-like grip than plain nails.

9 - Annular nail -Useful where very strong joints are required. The sharp ridges round the shank become embedded in the wood to give a tight grip.

10 - Clout head nail -Made of galvanized steel, Copper or Aluminium with a large, flat retaining head, this nail is very suitable for materials such as plasterboard and roof felt.

11 - Spring-head roofing nail - For fixing corrugated sheeting to timber. The twisted shank and inverted cup head produces a very strong purchase.

12 - Corrugated fastener -For reinforcing a weak wood joint or for securing mitred or butt joints in rough framing.

13 - Cut clasp nail - Rectangular in section, they are difficult to remove and provide a very strong fixing in wood and pre-drilled masonry. Sizes from 25-150mm (1-6in).

14 - Deep Drive Pin. These have a diamond-shaped head which is virtually hidden when hammered into hardboard. Sizes from 9-38mm (3/8-1.5 in).

15 - Staple. U-shaped round wire nails with two points to hold lengths of wire in position.