Get this tool problem nailed

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 Get this tool problem nailed



Using right materials ensures a good job and will save time in the long run

When it comes to nails, it is important to know which ones to use and when. Some of the biggest mistakes made in DIY are due to using the wrong materials – even when it comes to something as simple as nails.

I saw someone repairing a fence the other day using completely the wrong nails. He will therefore be repairing that fence over and over again.

He also had his nails all mixed together in an old shortbread tin. I have no idea how he managed to find what he was looking for.

The most commonly used nails for fixing are panel pin nails or oval nails.

These are the main nails when it comes to fixing to wood. As the name suggests, they are oval shaped with the flat oval running in the direction of the wood, which prevents the wood from splitting.

Panel pins are small nails and, as the name suggests, almost pins with a small head. They are used to fix things like hardboard to the floor or door mouldings.

Remember, they bend very easily.

Ring-Shank nails or Annular nails are used when the fixing is permanent and the nail needs to resist being pulled out.

These nails should be used when assembling a garden shed for example or fixing a sign to a fence or board.

Masonry nails do exactly what the name suggests. They are used for fixing wood to masonry. The nails are made from hardened steel.

Remember to drill a pilot hole in the wood first and strike the nail straight on the head with a hammer or the nail will bend or even break.

Another thing to remember when it comes to masonry nails is that they are a permanent fixing and are very difficult to remove without damaging the masonry.

When it comes to fitting roofing felt to your garden shed – which is an easy job – use felt nails. They have a large head for holding the felt in place and are galvanised to prevent corrosion.

Clout nails are the longer version and are used to hold roof tiles and slates in position.

Back to that fence repair now. What the guy should have been using was round wire nails which are quite thick in comparison to other nails. They have a large flat head which make them very easy to nail into wood and as such are ideal for fencing.

It is also a good idea to build or buy a box with little compartments to keep your nails separate.

That way you will be able to find what you are looking for more easily.

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