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10-28-2005, 03:50 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Nails For T & G?
Curious what size/kind of nails to use to hang my 5 1/2 inch t & g on my woodshop exterior? Never done this before so I want it to be right....is Capesams or MAC hangin' out around here?  Galvanized??? Any help would be appreciated!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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10-28-2005, 04:30 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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Larry I believe the general rule is 2.5 times the thickness of the wood will be the right length.. If you're using them on face then definitely hot dipped....and stainless is even better but more $$.
I'd probably use a 8d hot dipped siding nail, or a 8d hd box nail. Or the stainless if you wanna spend extra money.
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10-28-2005, 04:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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Spend the money on stainless, you won't kick yourself later. On T+G, I've nailed thru the face and at an angle thru the tongue on the first board. The rest are nailed thru the tongue. Tis way the nails won't show. The last board is nailed thru the face. Set and fill the face nailed ones. With stainless you wil never have rust streaks. Galvy gets knocked off with the hammer, ask how I know that....  |
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10-28-2005, 04:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Southern R.I.
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The only way to nail t&G siding is right through the tounge on approximatley a 45 degree angle. Only face nail when you have to, as for nails, definatley a 2 t0 2-1/2" stainless steel ring shank siding nail, galvy's will eventually bleed. If you have access to a compressor, rent yourself a nail gun you will have it done in no time, if not bang the nails leaving about a quater inch and finish it off with a nail set. setting them just slightly so it will not hang up in the groove of the next piece. Nice clean job, no nails showing. Hope this helps.
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10-28-2005, 04:53 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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8 penny galvy worm nails are fine.
like someone said, drive in at 45 at tongue so nail is hidden
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10-28-2005, 05:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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8D galvy spiral or ring shanked. I like to gun them with the ring shank nails. Less chance if a missed blow causing a dent and it is a lot faster.
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10-28-2005, 05:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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Larry,
8d ring shank galvi nails in my nail gun is what I have used!
I could possibly lend it to you!
I know you have a compressor |
LETS GO BRANDON
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