Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] which nails/screws to use

09 September 2011

Re: [DIY] which nails/screws to use

That's the way I do it also

--- On Thu, 9/8/11, Ray Kornele <krazykyngekorny@gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Ray Kornele <krazykyngekorny@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DIY] which nails/screws to use
> To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, September 8, 2011, 8:58 PM
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> I was an industrial maintenance tech for 32y,
> and did a lot of carpentry.
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> Yes, blunting nails helps prevent splitting. Also, wetting
> the nail point. I spat on mine.
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> You can, also, drill pilot holes for nails.
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> KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid)
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> On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM, subprong <subprong@gmail.com>
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> Drilling pilot holes before driving screws helps
> to minimize the chances of splitting. As for nails,
> I've read this awhile back but have never tried it
> before. It's suggested that you blunt the pointy end
> of the nail by hammering on it. Then hammer the nail in as
> you normally would into the piece of wood. They also sell
> blunt ended nails.
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