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Copper Nails are often used with Copper Burrs, also known as copper washers, to create a traditional copper rivet, similar to clinch or clench nailing. Copper rivets are often utilized in classic planked wooden boat construction.
See the "Burr Size Selector" chart below for burr and nail assembly suggestions.
Tech Specs
| Penny Size | Nail Gauge (#) | Length (inches) | Shank Diameter (inch) | Head Diameter (inch) | Count/Lb (approx) | Item Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d | 15 | 1" | 0.072 | 5/32" | 685 | NCC15X1 |
| 3d | 14 | 1-1/4" | 0.083 | 13/64" | 424 | NCC14X11/4 |
| 4d | 12 | 1-1/2" | 0.109 | 1/4" | 205 | NCC12X11/2 |
| 5d | 12 | 1-3/4" | 0.109 | 1/4" | 165 | NCC12X13/4 |
| 6d | 11 | 2" | 0.120 | 1/4" | 133 | NCC11X2 |
| 8d | 10 | 2-1/2" | 0.134 | 9/32" | 86 | NCC10X21/2 |
| 10d | 9 | 3" | 0.148 | 5/16" | 55 | NCC9X3 |
| 16d | 8 | 3-1/2" | 0.165 | 11/32" | 40 | NCC8X31/2 |
| 20d | 6 | 4" | 0.203 | 7/16" | 23 | NCC6X4 |
| 40d | 4 | 5" | 0.238 | 15/32" | 14 | NCC4X5 |
| Burr Size Selector | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nail Penny Size | Nail Gauge (#) | Nail Shank Dia (inch) | Burr Loose Fit (#) | Burr ID Loose Fit (inch) | Burr Tight Fit (#) | Burr ID Tight Fit (inch) |
| 2d | 15 | 0.072 | - | - | - | - |
| 3d | 14 | 0.083 | 14 | 0.093 | - | - |
| 4d | 12 | 0.109 | 12 | 0.124 | 13 | 0.100 |
| 5d | 12 | 0.109 | 12 | 0.124 | 13 | 0.100 |
| 6d | 11 | 0.120 | 12 | 0.124 | - | - |
| 8d | 10 | 0.134 | 10 | 0.138 | 12 | 0.124 |
| 10d | 9 | 0.148 | 8 | 0.166 | 9 | 0.146 |
| 16d | 8 | 0.165 | 7 | 0.176 | 8 | 0.166 |
| 20d | 6 | 0.203 | 6 | 0.206 | - | - |
| 40d | 4 | 0.238 | - | - | - | - |
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Detroit, MI
5 out of 5 stars.
These are what flint knapping pressure flakers use
a year ago
If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to what others charge, and don't mind nipping the head off yourself. Then these are what you need for your pressure flakers. It's better to pound the point in via a hammer and anvil to harden the copper. Perfect.
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Tennessee
5 out of 5 stars.
Hard to find copper nails
6 years ago
Got here fast and will be using them soon. Looks great!
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California
5 out of 5 stars.
Love the copper nails
6 years ago
Not sure what you can say about these except Jamestown had the best price and they sure seem like good quality. Copper nails are a bit of a specialty item and that's where Jamestown excels.
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Cleveland
5 out of 5 stars.
Copper nails and washers
7 years ago
The website was excellent. I got exactly what I needed because the website gave me complete and accurate information. Can't wait to get started on my project.
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Princeton, NJ
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
10 years ago
Bought to use on some furniture restoration and they are a perfect match to the original nails from 1931.
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LOGANVILLE, GA
5 out of 5 stars.
Flint Knapping Resource
10 years ago
I am a beginning Flint Knapper ( Arrowheads, stone knife blades ) and had searched locally for a copper rod resource to make my own pressure flaking tool. These nails are PERFECT for making your own tips for Flint Knapping tools, and are long enough / thick enough that just one will last a long, long time. T-TOTALLY happy with this product.
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HUNTSVILLE, AL
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent service and beautiful nails.
10 years ago
Great service. Copper nails are great for outdoor use and patina over time is beautiful.
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Pennsylvania
3 out of 5 stars.
Shipping Too High
10 years ago
It would be economical to purchase if USPS shipping via 'Flat Rate' envelope were utilized. UPS is way too high. You could ship three 1 pound boxes of nails ( at least, maybe even another ), in one Priority Flat Rate Padded envelope for $5.80 - anywhere in the U.S.A. - rather than ripping off the consumer for over $10.00 per box of shipping charges. I bet more people would buy if shipping were used that had reasonable prices. Just my thoughts. silysavg
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Martha's Vineyard
5 out of 5 stars.
A 20 P is used to make a tool I use
10 years ago
I have a hobby,Flint Knapping.I make stone projectile points,ie arrow heads,spear heads,lance points from various types of stone.
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PICKERINGTON, OH
5 out of 5 stars.
Graet Product and SUPER Service!
11 years ago
I used to order these products from the west coast. I feel so fortunate to have discovered JD.
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Q: If I use 1-1/2 inch copper common nails on my project boat, what tool do I need to secure the burr?
4 years ago2 Answers
A: Hi Ed, I like to use a copper washer that has a fairly snug fit over the rivet. You can use copper roving too. Then I trim the rivet (or sometimes a copper nail) about 1/8- 3/16"" proud of the washer, depending on the diameter of the rivet/nail. Then I back up the head of the rivet/nail with the head of a sledge, while I tap the trimmed end wIt's a ball peen hammer. The copper sort of flattens out around the washer and cinches the lap tight the more you flatten it. It's tricky at first but goes along pretty quickly once you get a feel for it. Good luck, Scott
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Q: Can you supply 5/8"" x #16 common copper boat nails? If not, can you locate them?
4 years ago1 Answer
A: Sorry JD does not offer that item.
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Q: are these nails pure copper?
9 years ago4 Answers
A: Yes, these nail are solid copper
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Q: are copper common nails 100% copper??
9 years ago4 Answers
A: Yes. I've been using copper nails for many years in my slate roofing trade. To the best of my knowledge they are 100% copper. Since copper, by nature, is a very malleable metal, the only way I could see another metal being used, is to make the nail more rigid. If this were the case, I'm sure it would be a very small percentage.
9 years agoHelpful?
Q: Hello, I'm interested in small copper nails and roves.I see you have a very small ones...that's what I'm looking. But I can't see on the picture if those nails are square or round. I need square ones. ? Best, Mack
10 years ago3 Answers
A: These copper common nails are round, not square.
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Q: Are these solid copper nails?
10 years ago8 Answers
A: Yes as far as I can tell they are solid copper. Much softer than steel.
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Q: are these copper plated or full copper?
11 years ago8 Answers
A: Stainless steel fasteners are also compatible with any other material (avoiding electrolysis).
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Q: will your copper nails kill a tree?
13 years ago7 Answers
A: A better way to kill a tree is to girdle it. At a foot or so off the ground cut a ring around the tree with a chainsaw. I usually cut just past the bark. This will dry out the tree and in a couple years you can come back, drop the tree, and have seasoned firewood. If you are looking to hang something from a tree you should not nail anything into it. Use wire or ratchet straps.
10 years agoHelpful?
Q: HOW LONG AND HOW MANY NAIL DO i NEED FOR A 75 FOOT SPRUCE TREE IN MY DRIVEWAY?
10 years ago5 Answers
A: A lot of long ones. Is this a joke
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Q: I need only the head. This is to hide a screwhead below?
10 years ago2 Answers
A: I don't think the nails that I bought would cover a screw head very well but if you bought one with a larger head it might work.
10 years agoHelpful?
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