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More about V-Nails.
V-Nails are packaged in two ways....in a cartridge and in a strip. Both are the same item. Some people prefer the cartridge system while some prefer the loose strips. FrameCo can supply both, and we supply what we have availabale at the time of your order. If you have a preference for one form of packaging please tell us at the time of ordering.
| To seperate the V-Nails from the strip, turn the strip so that the coloured top is facing downwards, then fan out the pointed end of the strip. Peel off one v-nail at a time. Read more about this technique |
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| To seperate the V-Nails from the cartridge, insert the end of the PushMaster into and UNDER the exposed end of the cartridge. Pry one V-Nail off from the end of the stick, and slide upwards to realease it from the cartridge. Read more about this technique. |
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All V-Nails are not the same. The FrameCo V-Nail is easier to insert into the frame because it is sharper. So you will get different results from different brands of v-nails. It is important to use a good quality v-nail because the mitre join in your frames will be more secure and tighter with a FrameCo v-nail than any other brand! The small curl on the outer wings of the FrameCo V-Nail locks the V-Nail into the grain of the timber. Poor quality V-Nails do not have a straight side or only a small curl on the wings and therefore do not work as well
The White and Red coating on the end of the V-Nails is a coating of silicone. This lubricates the V-Nail as it enters the wood frame. This means that the V-Nail enters the wood causing less stress on the join and therefore the join will be tighter and more secure.
The Standard V-Nail, or white top strip has a sharp point, and is ideal for soft to medium woods which have a more open grain than harder woods. The Hardwood N-Nail, or Red top strip has a blunter or less sharp point, and this suits hardwood timbers which have a finer and more closly packed grain. The Standard V-Nail cuts across the grain while the Hardwood V-Nail moves the grain of the timber.
| There are 5 different sizes. They are all the same width, but have a different length. The sizes are: 5mm or 3/16" 7mm or 1/4" 10mm or 3/8" 12mm or 1/2" 15mm or 5/8" V-Nails are also available in Hardwood and Standard versions. The Standard version has white top and the Hardwood has a red top. The Standard version can be used in both soft and hardwood frames. The Hardwood version should be used ONLY in hardwood frames. |
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| It is important to place the V-Nails in the correct position when joining. The first V-Nail should be placed in the front or picture side of the frame and close to the rebate. The second V- Nail should be placed towards the back of the frame just past the middle point of the width of the frame. Do not place a V-Nail in the back 1/3rd area of the frame width. The drawing shows the correct position. Use only two positions...placing V-Nails in 3 or more positions may weaken the join. |
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Use the correct size V-Nail for the frame you are joining. It is best to use a V-Nail which is about 50% to 60% of the moulding height. There is no need to place large V-Nails into small timber frames. In hardwood timbers always select a smaller v-nail as the grain is more closley packed it will hold the V-Nail more securely.
V-Nails can be double stacked...ie two V-Nails ontop of each other in the same position. Place the first V-Nail onto the magnetic tip of the PushMaster or BenchMaster so that the point is facing upwards..ie away from the frame. Place the second V-Nail on the magnet, in line with the first, but with the point downards..ie facing the frame. Push both V-Nails into the frame. The lower or first V-Nail penetrates the wood first and the second V-Nail follows in the same hole. This procedure is best done using the BenchMaster as it has more power to push in the V-nails. Read more about this technique, see illustrated instructions here.
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