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Post by aloopdloop on Jun 19, 2013 15:36:10 GMT -8
I have a 1966 Shasta Super. The nails used in holding up the paneling are a 2/4 inch twist nail. I have looked all, over and can not find them the same as the ones I pulled outy. I need some new ones due to the fact that root and water got into most of the trailer. Thanks
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Post by bigbill on Jun 19, 2013 15:51:15 GMT -8
I think Lowes has them
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Post by txoil on Jun 19, 2013 15:53:12 GMT -8
Lowe's has them, in packs of about 25 for 1.79
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Post by gonekayaking on Jun 19, 2013 15:57:59 GMT -8
McMaster Carr is also a good source for these in bulk....trust me you will need many of these and also SS screws for the skin! They are also called screw nails. www.mcmaster.com/#standard-nails/=n9lxxv |
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Post by Ten on Jun 19, 2013 17:19:56 GMT -8
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Post by aloopdloop on Jun 21, 2013 8:42:17 GMT -8
Yeah, I looked at the twist nails at home depot, Ace and another location. It seems no one makes the nails like the originals. Either you get "metal trim nails" or the new twist nails. Both are not flat on the back side of the head, and instead have a taper like they are to be driven into a chamfered hole. I was thinking of possibly using a small button head type screw that is either square drive or allen. What do you guys think about that? Keep in mind this is a MAJOR rebuild, frame up, so I have complete acces to the panels being replaced. No half panels or "do overs". Thanks for all the input.
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Post by vikx on Jun 21, 2013 11:57:00 GMT -8
As much as I detest Dreaded Twisty Nails, I've never used them. I use Truss head screws, #1 square drive. The small square hole is barely noticeable. The #6s have a very tapered head and look nice. They are not "washer headed" screws, and not combo drive. Just plain truss heads: monsterfastener.com/itemview.aspx?itm=SMSTS-108&gclid=CIHX7tz09bcCFWQ6QgodjhUACQThey actually have a better looking head than the above photo link, also are not self tapping. (Self tappers tend to tear up the hole and they don't bite as well.) I paint them to match the panels; antique bronze for amber shellac, champagne metallic for clear. Mid 60s trailers are a shade of tan, depending on the paneling. The button head screws might be a nice touch, if they are not too high. Haven't used them, so not sure what the profile would be. |
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Post by aloopdloop on Jun 21, 2013 14:06:15 GMT -8
Thanks for the lead! I looked at the picture and it seems that it will be a good choice. I like the idea of screws as opposed to nails. I used a kreg jig to drill and screw the parts of the framing I had to replace. Also screwed the floor down. Should be a pretty solid unit when I'm done. Thanks!
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Post by vikx on Jun 21, 2013 22:15:58 GMT -8
Screws are GOOD.
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Post by cowcharge on Jul 24, 2013 19:11:47 GMT -8
I'm cheap. I saved every one of those nails I pulled that wasn't too rusty and reused them putting up the ceiling. For the paneling I used modern panel nails, which are basically thin, ring-shanked finish nails, and put them only where they will be behind a cabinet or under trim. I should have enough old nails left to fill in the gaps.
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 10, 2014 11:59:46 GMT -8
I just need a few (hundred, just kidding) twisty nails. LOWE's thought I was nuts when I asked them for twisty nails, RE: what things are called discussion. So I went back a couple of months later and searched on my own. I came home with some linoleum nails that look similar and bought some modern paneling nails for a back up but they are much longer. I've saved every nail and screw in a bucket, so I may be going through it and picking out the twisties!!!
EDIT: I just ordered 50 from home depot. The shipping was almost as much as the nails but it would have cost that much to drive over the mountain to HD, too.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 10, 2014 18:47:21 GMT -8
And they are actually called Twist Nails on the package. Drill a small pilot hole, stick the twist nail in and then use a palm nailer to drive it home. A hammer will knock the trailer to pieces trying to bang those things in.
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