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Nails
Definition:
Thin pointed pieces of metal that are hammered into materials as a fastener
Common construction nails:
Most nails used for general construction are called common nails and are made of mild steel and have flat heads.
Nails are made in lengths from 13mm (1/2") to 150mm (6"). Spikes are made in lengths from 100mm (4") to 350mm (14") and are of sturdier proportion than nails.
Finishing brads: Nails used for finishing work, furniture etc are sometimes referred to as 'brads', have a rounded head (brad head) for nail concealment and usually range in length from 20mm (3/4") to 100mm (4").
In Canada: nails are specified by the type and length and are still manufactured to Imperial dimensions. Diameter is specified by gauge number (British Imperial Standard) and is the same as the wire diameter used in manufacture.
In the U.S.: the length of nails is designated by "penny" abbreviated "d". For example a twenty-penny nail (20d) has a lenth of four inches.
In Aust and NZ: nails are specified by the type and length and are manufactured to metric dimensions.
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