timdman
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Post by timdman on Jul 4, 2020 8:13:05 GMT -8
Any advice on paneling nails for my 52 Fleetwood? Had a 7/8 inch twisty nail from original
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 4, 2020 9:23:03 GMT -8
You can still get twisty nails.... They are often used for flooring transitions. Mobiltec uses a palm nailer to install them which seems a good idea. I like Vikx's suggestion to just use small tasteful screws... Easier to install with tools you have.
Personally, I just glued my panels and skipped the twist nails.
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Post by vikx on Jul 4, 2020 11:25:30 GMT -8
I paint my screws to match the stain or finish color. They don't look that different from nails even close up...
If I were doing a true restoration to original, I'd use the nails but wouldn't enjoy it.
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Post by sunnywater on Jul 4, 2020 15:26:10 GMT -8
Any advice on paneling nails for my 52 Fleetwood? Had a 7/8 inch twisty nail from original I ordered the 7/8 inch twisty nails (I got zinc coated but they also have brass) from Home Depot. And today I tried Mobiltec's palm nailer idea for the first time. It is really slick, goes quickly and looks great. |
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Post by timdman on Jul 5, 2020 12:09:49 GMT -8
Yeah I saw the twisty nails in the flooring/transition section heads seem to be a little big for paneling. May go with 1 inch beige paneling nails to keep the head smaller. Thanks for the info
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Post by ruderunner on Jul 19, 2020 1:14:07 GMT -8
Im not sure paneling nails are a good idea, the heads are rather small and have a good chance of pulling through.
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