Anyone know of a source for these? I’ve used them in the past for tacking up cabinet moulding. None of the usual suspects seem to list them. TIA, Bill.
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Greetings bill,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again which will increase it's viewing.
Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
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I'm looking for an answer on this too. Used them in a cab shop 20+ years ago and haven't seen them since. wonder if the brad nailers obsoleted them?
Hi John--That's what I was thinking too, probably no one uses them anymore. This may be my excuse for having to have one of those new 23 gauge pinners. Never pass up an opportunity to acquire a new tool! And Rez, thanks for the bump.
Isn't it obvious: You should be using screws.(Maybe someone could explain how you use break-off nails.)
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they're used for placing delicate trim. it's been so long since i used them I can't guess what gauge they were but they were thin and birttle, about 1 to 1.25" long. Set the piece you're nailing (apply the glue 1st), drive the nail unitl your happy with the depth and a little side whack at it and the nail broke off flush with the wood and invisible with no need for filler. I've got a few peices of furniture here that I made using them and the nails and I can't tell you where the nail is.
But I think lag bolts would've been better
Edited 5/8/2008 3:17 pm ET by john7g