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What is the holding strenght of 16d nails in 2x4(pine spruce)?


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Posted by: Charles Collier on January 07, 2002 at 21:34:24:

In Reply to: Re: Nail Size Posted by: Chris on July 18, 1999 at 15:54:05:

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: : What nail size is appropriate for securing 2 X 4 studs in a knee wall?

: Keith,
: If you are nailing up (or down) through the top and bottom plates into the studs, stick with 16d nails. But if you are toe nailing.. I always use a smaller nail.... 8d or 10d are good.

: Chris




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