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 These 18G Stainless Steel Brads are the ultimate choice in anti-rust technology. The Grade 304 Stainless Steel ensures that your nails don't corrode in damp environments. Perfect for use in woods with high tannin levels such as cedar and oak. Your nails will withstand the test of time and keep your projects looking their best for longer, making them great value for money. We aim to give you the best quality, always. Available in 13mm through to 50mm Stainless Steel brads with very slight heads. All come in boxes of 1,000 with the exception of the 13mm which come in boxes of 7,000.

Similar to Hot Dipped Galvanising, the zinc coating is applied by immersing a solidcontinuous wire feed in molten zinc Made with specialised glue so if dropped, the nails do not become loose and separate from the glue collation. With the stronger shank and larger head these finish nails are used for fixing skirting and architraves. Downside of Using a Finish Nail Gauge BradsStepping up the next rung up the ladder, we have the very popular 18 Gauge Brad (1.25mm in diameter) finished with a head. These are found in most joinery workshops and are used in moulding, decorative trim, furniture manufacturing, window beading and much more. Available on our range in 18 Gauge Galvanised Finish Nails and 18 Gauge Stainless SteelBrads. A closer look at how 15 Gauge Nails come in as a handy companion to your toolbox. Got a Pin Gun? Holding Power:Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Available in 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 32mm, 35mm, 38mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm and 64mm in the Galvanised Finish or in 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm in Stainless Steel. Although there are some debates around the classification of what constitutes as a brad nail. As far as we are concerned (20 years plus in the industry) a brad is either a 21 Gauge or 18 Gauge Nail. Benefits of Brad Nails Need to ask us a question? Call us on 0333 8000 345 and ask for an expert. Or, drop us a line here. Made from Austenitic Stainless Steel (A2-304) meaning these can be used in hardwood, corrosive wood and outdoors in moderate salt atmospheres.

Food for thought maybe?…………Less is sometimes more. Well, I could continue into the various types of nails for heavier duty nailing, but enough for now. lookout for this majestic piece of information in a future enlightening post. Here’s looking to your next Holy Grail. Sharing is Caring:Unsure if the 16 Gauge are the right ones for you? Here are some equivalent brand codes which are a match to these finish nails: Brad nails can be used to fix wood in place or to hold two pieces together and may be removed carefully when the glue dries. ATRO – TIP / BEA – SK400 / BOSTITCH – BT1200 / DUO-FAST – HB/60 / HAUBOLD – SKN16 / KIHLBERG – 516 / OMER – BRADS 14 / PASLODE – F16 / PREBENA – N / TACWISE – 16G

I’d now like to take you into the fascinating world of ……wait for it………Brads! (and Pins!!) Yes, you can’t believe it can you? You’ve waited all this time and, finally, it’s what you’ve been searching for your whole life, your Holy Grail is here right at your fingertips……….No? Seriously though, there is a lot of confusion around size and gauge of brads and pins and even the regular user of nailing tools still have confusion around nail gauges. So why don’t we take the lid off and give a little clarity to the murky world of brad nails?! Finishes: Not ideally suited for beading due to the larger head size. But if its a larger head Second Fix 16 Gauge Nailer you need, then we supply various branded Finish Nailers., Including Stanley Bostitch, Ace & K Tacwise BeA, Paslode, Dewalt, Makita and Senco. How Nails are Sized The nails can be used in both soft and hard wood offering a variety of applications based on personal choice and the type of project. Electromagnetic Galvanising uses electrolysis to draw zinc and chromate onto thesurface of bright steel. The result is a thin galvanised layer with a smooth finish,typically up to 10μm (microns) Well, following my previous post on staples, which also explains about finishes in both Stainless Steel and Galvanized. Fasteners:

How Nails are Sized 

Headless Pins The finest pins in our range and are 23 Gauge. (0.64mm in diameter) They have (you guessed it!) no head, and are fantastic for beadings and mouldings and because they’re headless, the finish is almost invisible…………. No unsightly wood fill. Sometimes referred to as a Micro Pin. They’re becoming more popular and surprisingly, give a lot of holding power. (although glueing is still advised) It’s currently available on our range in lengths from 12mm – 28mm.