Things You'll Need:
- Boat Nails
- Finishing Nails
- Form(ing) Nails
- Masonry Nails
- Wire Nails
- Box Nails
- Common Nails
- Concrete Nails
- Drywall Nails
- Hammers
- Roofing Nails
- Tack Hammers
- Roofing Nails
- Hammers
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Step 1
Choose common nails for heavy-duty wood construction. Box nails are smaller and typically are used in woods that splinter easily.
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Step 2
Select finishing nails for trim and cabinetwork. These nails are usually countersunk with a nail set.
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Step 3
Secure drywall to wood with drywall nails.
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Step 4
Use boat nails for fences, outdoor furniture and, of course, boats.
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Step 5
Remove forming nails easily. They have two heads and are designed for temporary use.
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Step 6
Hold fabric to furniture and carpet to furring strips with tacks.
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Step 7
Prevent rusting and hold shingles on with galvanized roofing nails.
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Step 8
Consider wire nails for very light jobs. These are measured by wire gauge rather than pennyweights (the higher the number, the smaller the gauge).
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Step 9
Use masonry or concrete nails in masonry and concrete.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I use a pneumatic nail gun for trim, and I have never had a problem with the trim splitting.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Hit the sharp end of the nail with a hammer to dull the point in order to prevent the moulding from splitting when nailed.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When nailing close to the edge of a board, look at the nail. There is a "wide side"(\\/) and a "narrow side.(v)" Turn the narrow side of the nail to run with the grain of the wood. Drive it in just short of the head and set it with a nailset.