Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Cut Nails

 It is not often I use nails on a project but truth is I should use them more often. A butt joint with glue and cut nails may not be as strong as well made dovetails but it gets close enough. My last project used just that joint and I expect to be dead before there is a problem with the joints.

Here are the rose head cut nails I use:


I have a bunch of 'em, wish I could remember where they came from but it has been years. BTW,  simple to use, fast, strong, and can add a design element, what's not to like.

ken

4 comments:

  1. I got mine from Dictum ken, but they're pricey these days:
    https://www.dictum.com/en/hammers-nails-pry-bars-accessoires/plank-nail-50-mm-830123

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  2. Mark thanks, they always have been but usually not many are needed for a project and not much else works as well on some projects.

    With the kitchen trash can I went thru a half dozen "yes buts" before settling on cut nails as being the best option. While not the only way to join a couple of boards sometimes nails can be the best.

    Thanks again for the link,

    ken

    ken

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  3. Steve D7:23 AM

    https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=cut+nails&ia=web

    Even has tips on avoiding ingrown cut nails

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    1. Steve,

      Thanks, reminds me I need to cut my toenails before work today :-).

      ken

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