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Stainless Steel Nails- Simple Safety Tips for Woodwork Projects

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08-06-2018
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Woodwork may be your hobby or profession. It involves using the right materials to ensure your structure lasts. You need to pay attention to minute details all the time. Nails are indispensable for any carpentry job. Stainless steel is one of the best materials for nails in any woodwork project. They are easily available in the market and give you an invisible finish when it comes to fastening joints together.

Stainless steel nails popular for wood work?

Stainless steel nails are popular for woodwork as they give you an invisible finish. They withstand humidity better than other nails. They are ideal for home projects and DIY projects indoors. You may buy the loose or pre-packed in the market. They can easily be ordered from local stores or online websites.

Safety tips for using stainless steel nails for your woodwork projects

When you are working in any project, you must select the correct technique to get a secure and strong joint. The nail must be hit in its square with the middle of the face of the hammer. If you are using very big nails in woodwork, protect your eyes with safety goggles. When you hit these nails, they might dislodge bits of concrete and brick.

How to use the nail properly?

When you are using the nail:

  • Hold it firmly with your forefinger and thumb. Hit the nail with short taps with your hammer till it gains the grip by itself.
  • If you are hitting the nail in an overhead position, make sure to lean back. This allows you to drive it inside with a normal forehand grip.
  • Never hit the nail with the wedge shape of your hammer. Even if you are hammering in a very small nail, there are chances you will hit your finger.
  • If you want to hold a very small nail in place, use pliers. This will help you hit the nail from where you left off.
  • If you are using a nail with a very awkward shape, push them inside cardboards so that they are held in place before you hammer them inside the surface. The cardboard can be ripped off once the nail has been securely hammered inside the surface.

If you are using two thick surfaces of wood for any carpentry project, always hammer the nail in the thinner piece of wood. Before fastening it to the thicker surface of wood, the nail is already right through in the middle.

Keep these safety tips in mind when you are using stainless steel nails for woodwork projects. Always buy these nails from reliable websites. There are some websites that give you bulk discounts as well. Remember that these nails have different grades. Each of them has strengths and weaknesses. Find out the right grade for your carpentry project before buying nails. Good nails will have a smooth finish and polish. They are more resistant to corrosion. They are ideal for indoor work. Do not use them outdoors as they are susceptible to rainwater.

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