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Copper nails, Gripfast nails and metal sheet are dimensioned by wire gauge,
where the bigger the number the thinner the nail or sheet.
Wire Gauges
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| 16g |
1.626mm |
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|
10g |
3.251mm |
| 14g |
2.032mm |
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|
9g |
3.658mm |
| 13g |
2.337mm |
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|
8g |
4.064mm |
| 12g |
2.642mm |
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|
6g |
4.877mm |
| 11g |
2.946mm |
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|
4g |
5.893mm |
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Pilot Holes for
nails |
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Gripfast Nails |
Boat nails |
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Gauge |
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Hardwood |
Softwood |
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14 |
1/16” |
1/16” |
3/64” |
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13 |
- |
5/64” |
1/16” |
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12 |
1/16” |
5/64” |
1/16” |
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11 |
- |
3/32” |
5/64” |
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10 |
5/64” |
3/32” |
5/64” |
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9 |
- |
3/32” |
5/64” |
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8 |
3/32” |
7/64” |
3/32” |
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6 |
- |
1/8” |
7/64” |
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