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Tremont Nail Company cut nail, made the traditional way. Type: sheathing nail, 2-1/2" (64 mm). Similar to cut spikes, but with flat heads. Often used for attaching sheathing to wood studs and face-nailing thick board flooring. Sold individually.
Tremont Nail Company cut nail, made the traditional way. Type: sheathing nail, 2-1/2" (64 mm). Similar to cut spikes, but with flat heads. Often used for attaching sheathing to wood studs and face-nailing thick board flooring. Sold individually.
Cut nails are wedge-shaped nails cut from steel plate. The wedge profile pushes the wood fibres apart instead of splitting them, so they hold very well. Cut nails are used when restoring older houses and furniture, for floors and joinery, and wherever a traditional look is wanted.
Orienting the nail correctly to the grain reduces the risk of splitting. The guide tells you more.