Different forms of collation will favor different equipment and different working conditions. Be sure to try different styles of collation and different brands with your equipment before settling on what works best for you. Besides glue collation, most forms of collation should be compatible with any types of nails that you could want to use. Masonry Nails Finish nails are less likely to be misdirected by a dense grain of wood. This means they can be used for more angle work and can be driven into harder woods.

Installation of a fluted nail will be exactly like a normal nail installation. Fluted nails will excel at tasks that require higher levels of grip. Finish nails won’t be very easy to remove. These nails will have a tighter grip than brad nails. If you have trim that you know you’ll want to remove now and then, it may be worth considering brad nails. Gauge Brads (Finish Nails) As aforementioned these fasteners are larger again than brad nails. The popular 16 Gauge Brad is 1.6mm in diameter. Sometimes these fasteners are referred to as a 2nd Fix Finish Nail. Finishing Nails - 15 Ga Brad nails are not made to hold a large structure. Brad nails are small enough to be easily bent with the human hand. If you are planning on using a bunch of them to provide structural support, then you’re going to be disappointed. They are designed for more delicate work.

Drywall nails

Brad nails can be driven too far into your top board. Due to their small profile, brad nails can easily pass through your top board. When this happens, the nail has virtually no holding power.

Resist the urge to smash the tip of the nail gun into your project. Instead, use a steady hand, position the nail gun, and fire the nail. You don’t want to bang the nail gun around. We have covered the main types of nail guns available, but there are a few others that are essential in many trades. Here's what you need to know: Finish nails are slightly larger than brad nails, coming in around 15-16 gauge. Finish nails are more suited for projects that still require a small imprint but require slightly more holding power, like crown molding and cabinetry. You may find that a finish nail works better on projects that require stronger joints or more angled (or “toe-nailed) driving. We will get into the pros and cons of these nails below. Cut nails have almost died in the current construction industry, and for good reason too. Cut nails are expensive and inefficient at gripping wood when compared to modern purpose-designed nails. These nails are only produced by a handful of people today as demand is so low but cut nails do have some advantages left.They’re sometimes referred to as a D Head Brad, Inclined Finish Nailor DA Brad. Not as common as the 16 Gauge but has it’s used and is popular for the clean visual finish of the head. Available from 25mm to 64mm. Benefits of a Finish Nail Square - Square masonry nails are very similar in most qualities to the round nail, only differentiating in shape. They will both be made from hardened steel with a rustproof zinc coating.

One of the main advantages of panel pins lay in the size of the head. When driven flush with the wood, the panel pin becomes very difficult to spot, allowing for neat joint work. Nail adjustment: this feature allows you to change the size of the nail the gun accepts, allowing you to complete a wider range of tasks. It's safe to say that nails have a rich history as they've laid the foundation work for our modern construction techniques. But although nails haven't changed much in appearance, their fundamentals have been adapted somewhat. In today's age, we have different types of nails to do different jobs. This section of the nail gun guide answers some more questions about what type of nail gun you need for specific jobs.In most cases, there are three main parts of a nail. These three parts include the head, the shank, and the point. Each of these parts serves a purpose. If you’re new to this topic, never fear. I’ll describe each of these nails, so you know what you’re dealing with. Pros:Finish nails are good for those projects that need a bit more strength than brad nails. Slightly larger gauge nails will work for projects like birdhouses and small boxes.