User Guide

The metal and coating used on the shank of the nail are important when
selecting the proper nail for the application. Bostitch offers nails
manufactured out of cold worked carbon steel, cold
worked hardened steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
Cold worked carbon steel is most commonly used
when corrosion resistance is not a concern; cold
worked hardened steel is most commonly used when
attaching material to very hard substrates; and
aluminum and stainless steel are most commonly
used when severe corrosion resistance is needed due
to the wood or environment in which the nail is installed.
Exclusive to Bostitch is the Thickcoat
TM
galvanization process, which
provides a consistent, high-performance, corrosion-resistant
coating. Each nail is designed to meet or exceed the
performance of ASTM A153 hot dipped galvanized nails.
Thickcoat
TM
fasteners are available in all sizes of wire
weld, coil and stick, and are specifically designed
for use in ALL pressure treated lumber and exterior applications.
Bostitchalso offers a full line of fasteners designed for use with metal
connectors. A complete line of fasteners ranging from 1-1/2” to 2-1/2”
length and 0.131” to 0.162” diameter are available to meet the
specifications of almost any metal connector.
Nail Point
There are four basic point styles to consider for an application –
diamond, blunt diamond, chisel, and blunt chisel. Proper selection
is important as the nail point can cause the wood to split, rob the tool of
power or affect the withdrawal capacity of the nail.
Selecting the proper Bostitch
®
Staples
All staples are joined with an adhesive coating that
holds the staple together, aids the staple in penetration
and keeps it from withdrawing from the wood. Light wire
staples are measured in thousandths and heavy wire
staples are measured by gauge. Staple gauges range
from 15 to 18 and the lengths range from 1/2 to 2-1/2 inches. Both light wire
and heavy wire staples are available in steel, coated, and stainless steel,
and are typically classified by the crown width. In some cases, staples are
less expensive and may reduce material splitting as compared to nails.
SMOOTH RING SCREW
Chisel Point
The preferred point for
trim applications
Blunt Chisel Point
Effective at reducing
wood splitting in
hardwood applications
Diamond Point
General-purpose point,
best holding power
Blunt Diamond Point
Effective at reducing
wood splitting in
hardwood applications
CROWN
POINT
LEG
LENGTH
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