I’m looking at picking up a Bostitch N88RH-2M, and I was looking at the different nail sizes that are used. Which made me question:
Why would you use a .131 x 1.5″ strap nail vs. a .148 x 1.5″ nail?
Why would you use a .113 x 2.5″ paneling nail vs. a .131 ?
Is it just economics, or is it just when called for by an engineer, or are the different sizes commonly used in different settings?
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Maybe this link will help.
http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/nails.html
This chart gives the correct hanger gun nail sizes for the various Simpson products:
http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/bulletins/T-STRAPTITE06.pdf
It shows the Hitachi nail sizes but I assume the same Bostitch nails would apply from a strength standpoint.
Looks like they call for the 10d for just about everything.Rebuilding my home in Cypress, CA
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Looks like they call for the 10d for just about everything.
Yes and no. Each hanger is designed for a specific nail, but other nails can and are commonly used, requiring a downloading of the rated strength of the connection. See http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/nails.html#loadadj
It also makes little sense to use the 10d if it is going to split the wood, so 8d should be substituted or the holes could be predrilled with a small diameter drill (just large enough to prevent splitting).
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