Those of us who construct by code and cope with inspections <G> normally have a handle on the type and number of fasteners required or needed to get the job done. Others just bang away with whatever comes in the box.
Ever wonder if there was a difference in the nails available? Why would you spend twice as much for half as many nails that look (almost) alike? How can you interchangeably use an 8d common, an 8d cooler, an 8d box or an 8d deformed shank nail when most specs from engineers/architects refer mainly to the common nail and most codes have charts specifying only common nail quantities for fastenings?
I thought you’d be interested in this link that charts the characteristics of different fasteners (shear and withdrawal) and the nailing schedules that have been calculated for alternative fastenings.
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Interesting link, Ralph.
Wading through all that stuff ought to be a good cure for insomnia.............(-:
Have you ever wondered if taxation without representation was cheaper?
I thought it was kinda cool, but then, I have one of those annoying pieces of paper with the word "engineer" on it so my taste in reading material is suspect from the git-go.
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