Design and Versatility: Box nails are one of the most popular nails used in interior construction, carpentry, and framing. Their design makes them a reliable choice for a wide range of woodworking projects.
Smooth Thin Shank: The smooth, thin shank of the box nail helps reduce splitting in wood, ensuring clean and precise installation without damaging the material.
Flat Heads and Diamond Points: Box nails feature flat heads and diamond points, making them easy to drive in and ensuring smooth seating without protruding.
Strong Hold: The large flat head provides a stronger hold, enhancing the durability of the finished project by offering a more secure attachment to the material.
Applications
- Interior Construction: Box nails are widely used in interior construction for securing wooden framing, paneling, molding, and other structures.
- Carpentry and Framing: Their design is ideal for carpentry and framing work, where a secure hold is essential but with minimal risk of splitting the wood.
- Woodworking Projects: Box nails are a go-to choice for various woodworking projects, ensuring a firm hold with smooth seating and minimal material damage during installation.
- Versatile Use: These nails can be used in furniture construction, cabinetry, and other indoor applications where a strong, secure, and discreet nail is needed.
Parameter Table
Size | Gauge | Head Size | Approx. Count Per Pound | |
1-1/4" | 3D | 14-1/2 | 7/32" | 635 |
1-1/2" | 4D | 14 | 7/32" | 473 |
1-3/4" | 5D | 14 | 7/32" | 406 |
2" | 6D | 12-1/2 | 17/64" | 236 |
2-1/4" | 7D | 12-1/2 | 17/64" | 210 |
2-1/2" | 8D | 11-1/2 | 19/64" | 145 |
3" | 10D | 10-1/2 | 5/16" | 94 |
3-1/4" | 12D | 10-1/2 | 5/16" | 88 |
3-1/2" | 16D | 10 | 11/32" | 71 |
4" | 20D | 9 | 3/8" | 52 |
5" | 40D | 8 | 13/32" | 35 |