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2nd August 2004, 08:27 PM #1
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correct nail for decking on pine joists?
yrs ago i remember using 65 gals instead of 50's when fixing decking to treated pine joists. remembering that i'm nailing it off by hand[for strength and appearance] am i better to stick with what seemed to be fine before, or try 50 or 65's in the twistshank gal nail specificly designed for decking?..........russ
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2nd August 2004, 08:43 PM #2
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I did mine with the twistshanks......not a movement to be seen since and not hard to whack home.
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2nd August 2004, 09:36 PM #3
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I've never actually used pine (treated or otherwise) for floor joists, goes against the grain. I guess if I had to I'd be using twist shank nails, or better still Decklocks, which are an excellent system but very slow to fit.
Mick"If you need a machine today and don't buy it,
tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."
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2nd August 2004, 10:05 PM #4
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I'd use the 65mm twisted, but which way up for the decking?....oops sorry don't start
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2nd August 2004, 10:15 PM #5
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General recommendation is ring shank for softwood and twist shank for hardwood but either is better than normal nails.
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Theva
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3rd August 2004, 12:08 PM #6
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go the twist shank. I used hot dipped gal 50s on a recent deck project
Trav
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3rd August 2004, 02:25 PM #7
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75mm galv annular grooved is the nail for you. Don't make any mistakes though, as you'll need a crowbar to pull-em out!
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7th August 2004, 07:16 PM #8
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thanks 2 all for your ideas
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7th August 2004, 10:41 PM #9
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I used FastenMaster Deckscrews - much better than nails. They are self drive (no pre-drilling required) and self counter-sinking. They have a #2 square drive head (driver bit for power driver comes in the box). Very easy, very sturdy - OK, not quite as fast as nailing, but far superior IMHO.
They are made in USA, but I bought them in UK, so I guess they should be in Aussie lumber yards too.
More info at http://www.fastenmaster.com/
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