In message , PeterC writes
> They are about 25mm long, bright, smooth 2mm shaft, and with a dome head
>> about 3mm across. Anyone know where I can get these or similar, or if
>> they have a special name?
>
>Panel pins?
Escutcheon pins?
regards
Re: Can't find these nails
Jun 16, 2010
9 Replies
I think they are round head nails. Is this the sort of thing you are looking for?
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've only been able to buy them in Italy, never seen them here. There is a version in stainless steel that has a very smooth shank with a conical point. Perhaps the photo will jog someone's memory?
Sound like escutcheon pins to me - for instance :-
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Sound like escutcheon pins to me - for instance :-
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"Big headed skinny nails for holding up plastic trim"
The big heads are needed to avoid plastic pulling over them, and they're skinny to avoid splitting. As this is their main use, they're most easily found from people selling UPVC and similar plastics.
flat. Imagine cutting the top of your boiled egg off with a knife. It's a tiny version of that.
Mmmm, not bad. That's the closest I've seen, poking around for these. Even so, they don't all have the same profile. Thanks.
enough. Just got to figure out what to do with the other 400gm or so after I've finished my little job.
In message , Tim Streater writes
Furniture restorer tackle.
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Ah, as i said I think that's the stainless version which has a smooth shank and a head as you describe.
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