Fasteners

Identify this fastener

• Finish Nail

• Common Nail

• Sinker

• Concrete Nail

Answer explanation

This standard or "common" nail is used for a very diverse set of installations. If someone asks you for a nail, this is typically what they mean.

Identify this fastener

• Common Nail

• Concrete Nail

• Sinker

• Finish Nail

Answer explanation

A finish nail is used for trim work. The smaller nail head is so it's easier to hide or cover up once installed.

Identify this fastener

• Sinker

• Common Nail

• Finish Nail

• Concrete Nail

Answer explanation

A "Sinker" nail is coated with glue and i designed to stay where it is driven. They are much more difficult to remove once installed. Used for residential wood framing for houses.

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• Wedge Concrete Nail

• Sinker

• Duplex Nail

• Finish Nail

Answer explanation

The image in the question is a wedge concrete nail. This is another form of concrete nail. They are designed to fasten wood structures (like walls in a house) to the concrete floor. They are difficult to pull once driven.

• Common Nail

• Duplex Nail

• Sinker

• Concrete Nail

Answer explanation

The duplex, or double-headed, nail is used in framing. Typically used in temporary braces. You drive the nail to the first nail head and remove it by the second head. They are designed to remove easily.

Identify this fastener

• Bolt

• Screw

• Nut

• Flat Washer

Answer explanation

A bolt is a metal rod or pin for fastening objects together that usually has a head at one end and a screw thread at the other and is secured by a nut.

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• Bolt

• Screw

• Carriage Bolt

• Common Nail

Answer explanation

a carriage bolt is a specialty bolt. The square part below the head is designed to hold it in place while it is secured.

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• Bolt

• Star-headed Deck Screw

• Carriage Bolt

• Concrete Screw

Answer explanation

Deck screws come in a variety of sized and diverse heads for different applications. They are coated to prevent rust. Good for exterior applications.

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• Deck Screw

• Bolt

• Concrete Screw

• Drywall Screw

Answer explanation

Drywall screws are used typically to attach drywall to the wall frame. The one in the question is a wood drywall screw. The one shown here is a self-drilling screw used in metal applications.

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• Metal roofing screw

• Wood Screw

• Bolt

• Concrete Screw

Answer explanation

A metal roofing screw is used to attach metal sheathing to a roof or wall. The image in the question is for wood frame applications. The one shown here is for metal framing and has a self-drilling end. The have a rubber washer to prevent rain from leaking inside.