tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post5517655520774001584..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: Cut Nail Sample BoardsKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-74495631061468527522011-10-20T12:28:09.480-04:002011-10-20T12:28:09.480-04:00Kari, I got my cardstock version of the sample yes...Kari, I got my cardstock version of the sample yesterday. I like the look and think it will be a cool thing to hang on my shop wall. I have been looking for the right small piece to frame with this moulding I stuck in Mahogany 4 or 5 months ago and this looks about right. One thing to note is the cardstock version comes folded up so there are several creases to deal with for those looking to Shannonhttp://renaissancewoodworker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-86091862091131240282011-10-17T07:17:40.841-04:002011-10-17T07:17:40.841-04:00The wrought rose head nails from Tremont have thre...The wrought rose head nails from Tremont have three facets on the heads where almost all 18th c nails have 4. I know guys who rework Tremont nails into the 4 facet config (I may have it backwards, which tells you how little I care about this issue). My tae is that they are close enough.<br /><br />Standard small headed nails aren't really available from Tremont. The 1" headed brad is Adam Cherubininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-91861026939955238452011-10-16T19:07:14.297-04:002011-10-16T19:07:14.297-04:00Tremont makes the best nails. Because they are mad...Tremont makes the best nails. Because they are made in the USofA the old way. <br />Always use these nails. Would never use wire nails again if I can help it.Mama Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10334304551404811173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-6970347189296343252011-10-16T07:58:05.194-04:002011-10-16T07:58:05.194-04:00Badger, I can't wait to see the book on Studle...Badger, I can't wait to see the book on Studley's tool chest that Lost Art Press is coming out with. *drool*<br /><br />Stephen, thanks for the tips. For those who would like to read more about cut nails and how to use them, go to Stephen's blog www.fullchisel.com and click on Alburnams Archive on the left column. Then scroll down and click on Nails.<br /><br />Marilyn, they had one Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-89250026973344089332011-10-15T10:30:06.211-04:002011-10-15T10:30:06.211-04:00I should have posted this on your earlier post abo...I should have posted this on your earlier post about Adam's talk ... But regarding nailed furniture: PopWood has been promoting it for years in the "I Can Do That" column -- if only I'd been as clever as Adam in marketing it as such!Megan Fitzpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571752077928917865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-26882771574877477632011-10-15T08:48:48.440-04:002011-10-15T08:48:48.440-04:00Thanks for the benefit of your experience, Stephen...Thanks for the benefit of your experience, Stephen.John Cashmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-26583968473001420392011-10-13T12:55:54.772-04:002011-10-13T12:55:54.772-04:00Kari,
Great blog post! Topical and poignant, cle...Kari,<br /><br />Great blog post! Topical and poignant, clear and succinct.<br /><br />You really nailed it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-34562944441541370882011-10-13T10:32:19.759-04:002011-10-13T10:32:19.759-04:00I'll chime in as another satisfied (and freque...I'll chime in as another satisfied (and frequent) customer of Tremont Nail Co. And I'll echo what Stephen said about those headless brads; they're great for a lot of purposes.<br /><br />Not sure if any here are aware of it, but some of the machines Tremont uses are originals from the late 19th century that Acorn Mfg. bought from previous owners. Food for thought: Should we really A.J. Hamlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429142229872108078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-54368904307815611712011-10-13T09:32:17.413-04:002011-10-13T09:32:17.413-04:00John,
The fine cut headless brads are great for sm...John,<br />The fine cut headless brads are great for small mouldings and trim work. I like the box nails for making boxes and holding on back boards, they have a larger head. The small one inch brad has a big rounded head that is great for hanging stuff on the wall and also where a more decorative head is used. Fine finish nails are narrow and have a small head. A pilot hole made with a brad Stephen Shepherdhttp://www.fullchisel.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-72359067050205298912011-10-13T04:36:22.828-04:002011-10-13T04:36:22.828-04:00fantastic. I love the internet, where else could f...fantastic. I love the internet, where else could folk who are into nice nails get together? They look lovely sample boards Kari I would happily hang one on my wall <br /><br />For folk in the UK this is the best source of cut nails http://www.glasgowsteelnail.com/index.html<br /><br />I used to get lovely copper boat nails from J Reynolds in Birmingham, you phoned up and they would make up a 10 Robin Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540543090007397534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-6431704079932698562011-10-12T23:11:38.527-04:002011-10-12T23:11:38.527-04:00Followed your link, and lo and behold...they'r...Followed your link, and lo and behold...they're less than 2 minutes from my house...never knew they were there. I guess I have homework!Nickhttp://mansfieldfinefurniture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-27136387806519389772011-10-12T22:21:08.910-04:002011-10-12T22:21:08.910-04:00I'm interested in hearing more comments like S...I'm interested in hearing more comments like Stephen's, in regards to which nails to use for particular situations. What would you use for moldings, or trim? How about shiplapped carcase backs? I'm afraid I've learned how to use modern nails, but not the variety and lengths of these period fasteners.John Cashmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-82763006388301546412011-10-12T20:55:56.452-04:002011-10-12T20:55:56.452-04:00I have been ordering they nail for years and they ...I have been ordering they nail for years and they are nice. I also semi make my own by taking masonry nails or wire nails(8d common) heat up the heads with a torch, drop them in a hole and peen the heads to look more "period". the 8d commons do bend more when hammering them in to place. the cut nails I semi make are great but you can't clinch them unless you anneal them. but for theMatt Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936583061404777863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-6196605717912938042011-10-12T18:18:45.667-04:002011-10-12T18:18:45.667-04:00Wow! So cool!Wow! So cool!Marilyn in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733550795823178839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-45872939881034139682011-10-12T17:07:40.540-04:002011-10-12T17:07:40.540-04:00Great manufactory and quality products. I have or...Great manufactory and quality products. I have ordered their nails in larger quantities, they ship them in nice, but crude wooden barrels, at least they use to. <br /><br />Their fine cut headless brads, available in two lengths have a nice blued finish are period correct and I have used pounds and pounds of them.<br /><br />And cut nails are another item to be timed or clocked. The Wedge mustStephen Shepherdhttp://www.fullchisel.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-49916368000887539132011-10-12T16:57:38.754-04:002011-10-12T16:57:38.754-04:00I picked up some nails from them recently, and the...I picked up some nails from them recently, and they are first rate reproductions. I posted some thoughts on nails on my blog recently in response to the sudden interest inspired by Adam's panel (Boy, do I wishI could have made it to WIA!)<br /><br />I hadn't thought of the nail sample board for the shop though, so thanks for the reminder. It would go well on the wall with the Roubo Badger Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259857649096197619noreply@blogger.com