Q: What sizes are included in this set?
This 96-pc. set of Japanese tapered wooden nails includes 30 nails each of the 35mm and 45mm sizes, plus 24 of the 60mm size and 12 of the 88mm size.
Japanese Tapered Wooden Nails
Used for centuries in work ranging from furniture making to timber construction, wooden nails have a well-earned reputation as strong, versatile fasteners. These are made in Japan by Kakuri, a company that has specialized in traditional Japanese woodworking tools and supplies since 1946.
The tapered shank yields a wedging action that resists withdrawal, holding much more firmly than wooden dowels in both hardwoods and softwoods. Once driven and trimmed flush, the nails can be planed, sanded, stained or finished along with the surrounding wood. And since they lack flutes, applied glue is largely driven into the joint, producing a strong bond that requires minimal surface clean-up.
We recommend driving them in slightly undersize stepped holes. They are made in consistent sizes to permit a precise match with standard drill bit sizing.
This 96-piece assortment contains 30 each of the 35mm and 45mm sizes, 24 of the 60mm nails and 12 of the 88mm nails. The 35mm nails are made of birch; the rest are beech.
The 35mm (1 3/8") long nails have 3.5mm (approximately 9/64") heads, tapering to 1.8mm (approximately 1/16") at the tip.
The 45mm (1 3/4") long nails have 4.7mm (approximately 3/16") heads, tapering to 2.2mm (approximately 5/64") at the tip.
The 60mm (2 3/8") long nails have 5mm (approximately 13/64") heads, tapering to 2.5mm (approximately 3/32") at the tip.
The 88mm (3 1/2") long nails have 6mm (15/64") heads, tapering to 3mm (approximately 1/8") at the tip.
We also offer each of the four sizes in separate packages.
This 96-pc. set of Japanese tapered wooden nails includes 30 nails each of the 35mm and 45mm sizes, plus 24 of the 60mm size and 12 of the 88mm size.
Drill a slightly undersize stepped pilot hole, then drive the nail in with a mallet; the taper wedges tight as it seats. The sizes are matched to standard drill bit diameters for a precise fit.
Yes, once driven and trimmed flush, the nails can be planed, sanded, stained or finished along with the surrounding wood.
The 35mm nails are birch, while the 45mm, 60mm and 88mm nails are beech.
Buying the assorted set is generally more economical than purchasing each length individually if your projects call for a range of sizes, though buying a single length separately makes sense if you only need one size.
| Materials | Birch (35mm nails); beech (45mm, 60mm, 88mm nails) |
| Dimensions | 35mm long, 3.5mm head tapering to 1.8mm tip; 45mm long, 4.7mm head tapering to 2.2mm tip; 60mm long, 5mm head tapering to 2.5mm tip; 88mm long, 6mm head tapering to 3mm tip |
| Includes | 35mm, 45mm, 60mm and 88mm Japanese tapered wooden nails |
| Package Quantity | Set of 96 |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee (https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/promo/guaranteeandreturns) |
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96-Pc. Set of Japanese Tapered Wooden Nails
Used for centuries in work ranging from furniture making to timber construction, wooden nails have a well-earned reputation as strong, versatile fasteners. These are made in Japan by Kakuri, a company that has specialized in traditional Japanese woodworking tools and supplies since 1946.
The tapered shank yields a wedging action that resists withdrawal, holding much more firmly than wooden dowels in both hardwoods and softwoods. Once driven and trimmed flush, the nails can be planed, sanded, stained or finished along with the surrounding wood. And since they lack flutes, applied glue is largely driven into the joint, producing a strong bond that requires minimal surface clean-up.
We recommend driving them in slightly undersize stepped holes. They are made in consistent sizes to permit a precise match with standard drill bit sizing.
This 96-piece assortment contains 30 each of the 35mm and 45mm sizes, 24 of the 60mm nails and 12 of the 88mm nails. The 35mm nails are made of birch; the rest are beech.
The 35mm (1 3/8") long nails have 3.5mm (approximately 9/64") heads, tapering to 1.8mm (approximately 1/16") at the tip.
The 45mm (1 3/4") long nails have 4.7mm (approximately 3/16") heads, tapering to 2.2mm (approximately 5/64") at the tip.
The 60mm (2 3/8") long nails have 5mm (approximately 13/64") heads, tapering to 2.5mm (approximately 3/32") at the tip.
The 88mm (3 1/2") long nails have 6mm (15/64") heads, tapering to 3mm (approximately 1/8") at the tip.
We also offer each of the four sizes in separate packages.
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