Need to ask us a question? Call us on 0333 8000 345 and ask for an expert. Or, drop us a line here. 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: 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 With the stronger shank and larger head these finish nails are used for fixing skirting and architraves. Downside of Using a Finish Nail

Made from Austenitic Stainless Steel (A2-304) meaning these can be used in hardwood, corrosive wood and outdoors in moderate salt atmospheres. Made with specialised glue so if dropped, the nails do not become loose and separate from the glue collation.

FirmaHold 16G Stainless Steel 50mm Angled Brad Nails (2000 Box + 2 Fuel Cells)

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 Unsure if the 16 Gauge are the right ones for you? Here are some equivalent brand codes which are a match to these finish nails: We also have a handy YouTube video explaining the difference between 18 Gauge and 16 Gauge Brads. Give it a watch below! Similar to Hot Dipped Galvanising, the zinc coating is applied by immersing a solidcontinuous wire feed in molten zinc

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. Headless Pins The finest pins in our range and are 23 Gauge. (0.64mm in diameter) They have (you guessed it!) no head, and are fantastic for beadings and mouldings and because they’re headless, the finish is almost invisible…………. No unsightly wood fill. Sometimes referred to as a Micro Pin. They’re becoming more popular and surprisingly, give a lot of holding power. (although glueing is still advised) It’s currently available on our range in lengths from 12mm – 28mm.Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Nails are coated with zinc by peening powdered forms of the desired coating ontothe surface of the nails

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: 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. Well, following my previous post on staples, which also explains about finishes in both Stainless Steel and Galvanized. Fasteners: 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 nailThese 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. A closer look at how 15 Gauge Nails come in as a handy companion to your toolbox. Got a Pin Gun? Holding Power: ATRO – TIP / BEA – SK400 / BOSTITCH – BT1200 / DUO-FAST – HB/60 / HAUBOLD – SKN16 / KIHLBERG – 516 / OMER – BRADS 14 / PASLODE – F16 / PREBENA – N / TACWISE – 16G Gauge Angled Brads The largest Brads available and are 1.9mm in diameter, these are are the D Head Angled 15 Gauge Brads. 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.

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 NailsAvailable 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. 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: