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Figure 1-11
Corrugated nails do not have great holding
power,
but
they
are
for
noncritical
or
temporary
work.
(Courtesy of The American Plywood Assn.)
Selecting Nail Size
In selecting nails for jobs, size is crucial. The first consideration is
the diameter. Short, thick nails work loose quickly. Long, thin nails
are apt to break at the joints of the lumber. The simple rule to follow
is to use as long and as thin a nail as will drive easily.
Definite rules have been formulated by which to determine the
size of nail to be used in proportion to the thickness of the board
that is to be nailed:
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