Hardwood nails always bend and deform? Whether it is mahogany, oak or teak, novices can also succeed once they master the following professional skills!

Tip 1: Choose the right nail material and shape.

Cement steel nail: the hardness is as high as HRC50+, and the penetration is three times that of ordinary nails.

Spiral twist nail: rotating structure disperses pressure and reduces bending probability.

Galvanized self-tapping nails: with pre-drilled holes, the bending risk can be reduced by 80%.

Tip 2: the golden rule of pre-drilling

Pre-drilling pilot holes for hardwood surfaces with electric drills;

Aperture = 70% of nail diameter

Hole depth = 1/3 of nail length

Emergency plan: use awl to carve positioning dent instead of drilling.

Tip 3: Third-order hammering method

Tap positioning: the first three hammers are kept vertical, and the force is controlled at 30%.

Uniform force application: the middle 5 hammers gradually increase the strength to 80%.

Finishing correction: the last two hammers quickly hit the top vertically.

Tip 4: 45 oblique nail bending prevention

By tilting the penetration angle:

Resistance of dispersed wood fiber

Improve nail grasping force by 30%

Reduce bending probability

Tip 5: Lubricant black technology

Apply to the tip of a nail:

Beeswax: reduce friction resistance by 50%

Soap liquid: an urgent alternative

WD-40 antirust agent: It has both lubricating and antirust functions.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How to remedy the bent nail?

A: Hold the bending part in a vise, and continue to use it after reverse tapping for correction.

Q: What should I do if the nail comes loose after driving?

A: inject wood glue or insert glue-soaked toothpicks for reinforcement.

Master these five skills, and the success rate of hardwood nailing will increase by 90%! Be sure to wear goggles and non-slip gloves when operating.

- DAWEI Machinery