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How to choose the best nails for a carpentry job
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the primary factor to consider when choosing nails for carpentry?
A) The type of wood being used
B) The carpenter's preference
C) The current market price of nails
D) The color of the paint
  • 2. Which nail type is best for exterior projects and resisting rust?
A) Cement-coated nails
B) Bright basic nails
C) Annular ring shank nails
D) Hot-dipped galvanized nails
  • 3. For interior trim work where appearance matters, which nail is often preferred?
A) Spike nails
B) Common nails
C) Duplex head nails
D) Brad nails
  • 4. What is a common disadvantage of using stainless steel nails?
A) They are weaker than other nails
B) They rust easily
C) They can be more expensive
D) They are difficult to hammer
  • 5. Which nail type is best for holding power in softwoods?
A) Smooth shank nails
B) Roofing nails
C) Annular ring shank nails
D) Finishing nails
  • 6. What does the 'penny' designation (e.g., 8d) refer to?
A) Nail diameter
B) Nail length
C) Nail weight
D) Nail material
  • 7. Which nail type is specifically designed for attaching drywall?
A) Drywall nails
B) Masonry nails
C) Box nails
D) Flooring nails
  • 8. What is a common application for roofing nails?
A) Fastening plywood subflooring
B) Attaching asphalt shingles
C) Hanging pictures
D) Joining heavy timbers
  • 9. Which nail coating is primarily used to reduce friction during driving?
A) Bluing
B) Galvanized coating
C) Phosphate coating
D) Cement coating
  • 10. When nailing near the edge of a board, which of these features is most important?
A) Nail length
B) Nail shank type
C) Nail diameter
D) Nail head size
  • 11. What type of nail is best for temporary construction that requires easy removal?
A) Concrete nails
B) Spiral shank nails
C) Brad nails
D) Duplex head nails
  • 12. Which nail is often used with nail guns?
A) Cut nails
B) Coil nails
C) U-Nails
D) T-Nails
  • 13. What is the primary purpose of a countersunk nail head?
A) To increase holding power
B) To be easily removed
C) To be more visible
D) To be flush or below the surface
  • 14. Which nail material is ideal for marine applications?
A) Silicon bronze nails
B) Bright basic nails
C) Phosphate-coated nails
D) Cement-coated nails
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a common type of nail shank?
A) Ring shank
B) Spiral shank
C) Smooth shank
D) Square shank
  • 16. What is the best approach for preventing wood splitting when nailing?
A) Use larger diameter nails
B) Blunt the nail tip
C) Hammer harder
D) Use a finish nailer
  • 17. For nailing hardwoods, which of the following should you generally do?
A) Soak the wood in water
B) Pre-drill pilot holes
C) Hammer at a 45-degree angle
D) Use only common nails
  • 18. Which nail head type provides the most secure hold because of it's shape?
A) Trumpet head
B) Round head
C) Oval head
D) Flat head
  • 19. When is it most important to consider the shear strength of a nail?
A) When the joint will be under lateral stress
B) When using a pneumatic nailer
C) When aesthetics are the main concern
D) When the joint will only be under compression
  • 20. What is a common problem when using the wrong size nail?
A) Splitting, protruding or a weakened joint
B) Reduced cost
C) Increased nail life
D) Improved aesthetic appearance
  • 21. Which nails are known for being exceptionally strong and durable, and are made using a traditional manufacturing process?
A) Finish nails
B) Brad nails
C) Cut nails
D) Roofing nails
  • 22. When should you use a nail set?
A) To prevent the nail from bending
B) To remove a nail
C) To increase the nail's holding power
D) To drive the nail head below the surface
  • 23. Which is a potential disadvantage of using too long of a nail?
A) Easier to drive
B) Stronger joint
C) Protruding from the back of the wood
D) Reduced cost
  • 24. What kind of nail is best for attaching siding?
A) Siding nails
B) Concrete nails
C) Drywall nails
D) Box nails
  • 25. Which nail type is designed to minimize splitting in brittle materials?
A) Spike
B) Duplex nail
C) Common nail
D) Tapered nail
  • 26. Which of the following nails is best to use for hardwood flooring?
A) Spike nails
B) Flooring nails
C) Brad nails
D) Common nails
  • 27. In what direction should the wood grain run when nailing?
A) At a 45-degree angle to the nail direction
B) Perpendicular to the nail direction
C) It doesn't matter
D) Parallel to the nail direction
  • 28. Which metal is typically used in hot dipped galvanized nails to protect the nail?
A) Copper
B) Tin
C) Zinc
D) Aluminum
  • 29. Which nails are best for use with pressure treated wood?
A) Cool nails
B) Stainless steel
C) Bright basic nails
D) Cement Coated nails
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