littlegemini
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Hi I'm andrea. Renovating my 1968 Williamscraft camper
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Post by littlegemini on Jun 23, 2020 21:04:09 GMT -8
I am getting ready to put the skins back on - they were originally held in place with one inch nails. I don't have a pneumatic staple gun  so I am wondering if I can use the same type of nails that were originally used? Thanks!!! |
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Post by vikx on Jun 24, 2020 11:05:17 GMT -8
You can use nails but be sure they will last. I used stainless 7/8 nails for my Bellwood and they worked well.
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littlegemini
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Hi I'm andrea. Renovating my 1968 Williamscraft camper
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Post by littlegemini on Jun 24, 2020 11:20:39 GMT -8
You can use nails but be sure they will last. I used stainless 7/8 nails for my Bellwood and they worked well. Thanks! I was wondering if I should use stainless. I will try that. |
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littlegemini
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Hi I'm andrea. Renovating my 1968 Williamscraft camper
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Post by littlegemini on Jun 24, 2020 11:21:55 GMT -8
You can use nails but be sure they will last. I used stainless 7/8 nails for my Bellwood and they worked well. Also would you recommend the toothpick method for the nail holes as well? Should I stick the toothpicks in and use woodglue or no? |
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Post by vikx on Jun 24, 2020 11:33:06 GMT -8
Any enlarged hole can be fixed with Gorilla Glue and toothpicks or dowels. The trick is to be sure the wood is in good condition before attaching the skin. It the wood is punky, it won't hold screws no matter what you do. A good screw grip is paramount to attaching the J rail and trims to ensure a good putty seal.
Do not put new nails in old holes. You want a tight and secure attachment.
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so I am wondering if I can use the same type of nails that were originally used?
