Finishing nails
have very small heads that can be concealed after the nails have
been driven. These nails are used for applying trim and other
areas where appearance
is important.
|
Size number in "d" = pennies |
Number per pound |
|||
| 2 d | 1 | 0.058 ( 16 1/2 ) |
( 13 1/2 ) | 1350 |
| 3 d | 1 1/4 | 0.067 ( 15 1/2 ) |
( 12 1/2 ) | 850 |
| 4 d | 1 1/2 | 0.072 ( 15 ) |
( 12 ) | 550 |
| 5 d | 1 3/4 | 0.072 ( 15 ) |
( 12 ) | 500 |
| 6 d | 2 | 0.091 ( 13 ) |
( 10 ) | 300 |
| 8 d | 2 1/2 | 0.095 ( 12 1/2 ) |
( 9 1/2 ) | 190 |
| 10 d | 3 | 0.113 ( 11 1/2 ) |
( 8 1/2 ) | 125 |
| 16 d | 3 1/2 | 0.120 ( 11 ) |
( 8 ) | 90 |
| 20 d | 4 | 0.135 ( 10 ) |
( 7 ) | 60 |
Common and box nails have heads that are clearly visible after the nails have been driven. They are used for general construction purposes -- framing buildings and situations where appearance is not important. Box nails -- intended for lighter construction -- are the same length per penny size as common nails, but their shanks and heads are slightly narrower. Click here to see a diagram of sizes of common nails, listing for each size its length, the diameter of its shank and its head, and the number of nails per pound.
Roofing nails have a large head that are intended to hold shingles and are usually galvanized.
Drywall nails look the same as roofing nails but are not galvanized.
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Also see construction.
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