Gauge BradsStepping up the next rung up the ladder, we have the very popular 18 Gauge Brad (1.25mm in diameter) finished with a head. These are found in most joinery workshops and are used in moulding, decorative trim, furniture manufacturing, window beading and much more. Available on our range in 18 Gauge Galvanised Finish Nails and 18 Gauge Stainless SteelBrads. Brad nails can be used to fix wood in place or to hold two pieces together and may be removed carefully when the glue dries. I’d now like to take you into the fascinating world of ……wait for it………Brads! (and Pins!!) Yes, you can’t believe it can you? You’ve waited all this time and, finally, it’s what you’ve been searching for your whole life, your Holy Grail is here right at your fingertips……….No? Seriously though, there is a lot of confusion around size and gauge of brads and pins and even the regular user of nailing tools still have confusion around nail gauges. So why don’t we take the lid off and give a little clarity to the murky world of brad nails?! Finishes: As Brad nailers operate thin 18-gauge brads in lengths up to 2” long, they leave a lesser hole, therefore, less likely to split thin workpiece" (bestofmachinery.com) Conclusion:

Available in 13mm through to 50mm Stainless Steel brads with very slight heads. All come in boxes of 1,000 with the exception of the 13mm which come in boxes of 7,000. Gauge Finish Nails are available from us in straightor angled ( 20 Degree) formation with the latter suitable for Dewalt and Paslode Finish nailers. The range of leg length sizes varies from 20mm to 64mm with the angled available from 32mm to 64mm. Finishes in either galvanised or stainless steel. The following video compares 16 Gauge to 18 Gauge. I once read that the gauge is equal to the number of nails per inch which really doesn’t add up (ahem – much like my payslip) but thinking on that line, the more pins to the inch, the finer the pin. ATRO – TIP / BEA – SK400 / BOSTITCH – BT1200 / DUO-FAST – HB/60 / HAUBOLD – SKN16 / KIHLBERG – 516 / OMER – BRADS 14 / PASLODE – F16 / PREBENA – N / TACWISE – 16G

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Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Food for thought maybe?…………Less is sometimes more. Well, I could continue into the various types of nails for heavier duty nailing, but enough for now. lookout for this majestic piece of information in a future enlightening post. Here’s looking to your next Holy Grail. Sharing is Caring: ATRO - TIPIN / BEA - SK300 / BOSTITCH - BT1300 / DUO-FAST - B44 / HAUBOLD - SKN12 / KIHLBERG - 512 / OMER - BRADS 12 / PASLODE - F18 / PREBENA - JM / SENCO - AX(AY) Brads are made up of a fine 18-or 21 gauge wire. Lesser in diameter than what is known as a finish nail and characteristically has less holding strength. Brad Nail - Nail Head:

We also have a handy YouTube video explaining the difference between 18 Gauge and 16 Gauge Brads. Give it a watch below! Unsure if 16 gauge are the right ones for you? Here are a few equivalent brand codes which match these finish nails: Not ideally suited for beading due to the larger head size. But if its a larger head Second Fix 16 Gauge Nailer you need, then we supply various branded Finish Nailers., Including Stanley Bostitch, Ace & K Tacwise BeA, Paslode, Dewalt, Makita and Senco. How Nails are Sized Gauge Brads (Finish Nails) As aforementioned these fasteners are larger again than brad nails. The popular 16 Gauge Brad is 1.6mm in diameter. Sometimes these fasteners are referred to as a 2nd Fix Finish Nail. Finishing Nails - 15 Ga These 18G Stainless Steel Brads are the ultimate choice in anti-rust technology. The Grade 304 Stainless Steel ensures that your nails don't corrode in damp environments. Perfect for use in woods with high tannin levels such as cedar and oak. Your nails will withstand the test of time and keep your projects looking their best for longer, making them great value for money. We aim to give you the best quality, always.

The nails can be used in both soft and hard wood offering a variety of applications based on personal choice and the type of project.

Although there are some debates around the classification of what constitutes as a brad nail. As far as we are concerned (20 years plus in the industry) a brad is either a 21 Gauge or 18 Gauge Nail. Benefits of Brad NailsUnsure if the 16 Gauge are the right ones for you? Here are some equivalent brand codes which are a match to these finish nails: Lost heads on the nails provide an aesthetic finish that cannot be seen when fixed deeper into the substrate A closer look at how 15 Gauge Nails come in as a handy companion to your toolbox. Got a Pin Gun? Holding Power:

Need to ask us a question? Call us on 0333 8000 345 and ask for an expert. Or, drop us a line here. Available in 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 32mm, 35mm, 38mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 55mm, 60mm and 64mm in the Galvanised Finish or in 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm in Stainless Steel. Well, following my previous post on staples, which also explains about finishes in both Stainless Steel and Galvanized. Fasteners: They’re sometimes referred to as a D Head Brad, Inclined Finish Nailor DA Brad. Not as common as the 16 Gauge but has it’s used and is popular for the clean visual finish of the head. Available from 25mm to 64mm. Benefits of a Finish Nail Similar to Hot Dipped Galvanising, the zinc coating is applied by immersing a solidcontinuous wire feed in molten zinc

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These 16 Gauge Stainless Steel brads come in 20mm (4,000), 25mm (1,000), 30mm (1,000), 32mm (1,000), 38mm (1,000) and 50mm (1,000) sizes. A functional resin or glue coating is applied to the nail shank to reduce therequired nailing power and also to increase the withdrawal resistance of the nail Electromagnetic Galvanising uses electrolysis to draw zinc and chromate onto thesurface of bright steel. The result is a thin galvanised layer with a smooth finish,typically up to 10μm (microns) Nails are coated with zinc by peening powdered forms of the desired coating ontothe surface of the nails Gauge Angled Brads The largest Brads available and are 1.9mm in diameter, these are are the D Head Angled 15 Gauge Brads.