Nails are coated with zinc by peening powdered forms of the desired coating ontothe surface of the nails

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. 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 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 Nails 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. 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. 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:

ATRO - TIPIN / BEA - SK300 / BOSTITCH - BT1300 / DUO-FAST - B44 / HAUBOLD - SKN12 / KIHLBERG - 512 / OMER - BRADS 12 / PASLODE - F18 / PREBENA - JM / SENCO - AX(AY) Unsure if 16 gauge are the right ones for you? Here are a few equivalent brand codes which match these finish nails: With the stronger shank and larger head these finish nails are used for fixing skirting and architraves. Downside of Using a Finish Nail 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. 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:Made from Austenitic Stainless Steel (A2-304) meaning these can be used in hardwood, corrosive wood and outdoors in moderate salt atmospheres. 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: 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 Made with specialised glue so if dropped, the nails do not become loose and separate from the glue collation. ATRO – TIP / BEA – SK400 / BOSTITCH – BT1200 / DUO-FAST – HB/60 / HAUBOLD – SKN16 / KIHLBERG – 516 / OMER – BRADS 14 / PASLODE – F16 / PREBENA – N / TACWISE – 16G

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 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. We also have a handy YouTube video explaining the difference between 18 Gauge and 16 Gauge Brads. Give it a watch below! 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.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: 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.