miniwendy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 So, what kind of nails do you guys use to nail your Walmer/Lilliput dollhouses together? Finishing nails, or nails with heads? What length of nail? Do you use a hammer and nail punch, or something else? Anyone use a brad nailer? (think that's what they're called-like a staple gun that uses little finishing type nails) Or, anyone recommend screws or staples instead? And lastly, any tips?? Thanks!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prariegurl Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I use 3/4 inch wire brads, and a ball peen hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 My Walmer and Liliput houses came with nails. They were 3/4 inch thin nails with small heads. Don't know what they are called in hardware terms. I used even more than they said to use and with glue those houses are together forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Jeri - Why a ball peen hammer? Just bc they are smaller and hopefully more precise? Pat- ok, good to hear that you used the kit ones successfully. And the glue tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 A ballpeen hammer has a solid, sometimes tapered ball on the end opposite the flat hammerhead, as opposed to the claw hammer, where the end opposite the hammerhead is spit to function as a nail-puller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Ok, that's interesting. Is there some advantage to having a ball vs. a claw there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am a horrible nailer, so I use a tiny hammer with the claws 'cause I know I will bend nails, or get them in the wrong spot... and they'll need to be removed. I've also been succesful with the kit nails, but found there are some spots that require a little longer ones at times. The ones without a head are best, because you can counter sink them and fill the holes up, so they're not noticeable after you paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks Suzanne! Guess I'll take all these good tips now and get to nailing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 just a thought about using a nailer. (like a staple gun) The brads that these use are square & I had some problems with them splitting the wood. I also had some problems with finding the proper place to line them up & often missed the spot I was trying to nail. I use a regular tack hammer or I have a small one that looks like it came from a kids tool set that I got at a yard sale for a dime. I like to use finishing nails, so I can use a nail set to sink them in a little, fill in the holes & after painting, you don't see them. Steve in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I use brass miniature nails I bought years ago.....and I push them in with a sewing tool that is like a large flat nail head on a sturdy rod. I also add glue with them and they hold like iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I love my heavy duty stapler, but it doesn't like MDF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Wow, you guys are the best- you know so much about all this! Thank you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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