The designation 2d 3d 4d etc identifies a 2 penny 3 penny 4 penny nail etc.
Size of nails for interior siding.
8 and 16d coated sinkers provide 95 of your needs in framing.
Nails can be blunted by tapping the points with a hammer.
12d nails are 3 25 inches long and 16d nails 16 penny are 3 5 inches long.
The casing nail is used primarily on cabinet work or interior trim.
Nails to use for framing.
It isn t always possible to nail.
They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding.
A 6d nail is 2 inches long and an 8d nail is 2 5 inches long.
Siding nails can be countersunk or hidden with a coat of paint.
To nail a 3 4 thick wooden shelf support to drywall you should use nails no shorter than 3 4 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 to 3.
Blunt nails are harder to drive but less likely to split wood.
Railing posts may require stronger fasteners such as hex bolts or nuts and washers.
Today it designates only the length and size of the nail.
8d nails which are 2 1 2 inches long are suitable for most siding materials.
Nail length ideally you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud.
These grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in.
Casing nails are slightly heavier than finish nails.