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finishing nail [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Fasteners
DEF

A wire nail used for finishing whose small cylindrical head is easily countersunk and the resulting hole concealed by a filler.

OBS

[These] nails are used for finished work where the final appearance is of importance, such as trimming in buildings ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Clouterie et visserie
DEF

Clou fin à petite tête, utilisé en ouvrage de finition, de moulure [où la tête du clou doit être dissimulée].

OBS

La source ACONS 1974 précise que la longueur d'un clou à finir est d'un quart de pouce à deux pouces.

Spanish

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