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dav1965
I bought some tool boxes a few weeks ago and when i dumped all the tools on my workbench i found some white 1 inch plastic nail.

What could you use a plastic nail for?
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  • remingtonoaks
    The internet has a wealth of information if you use it...

    C&P:

    Why plastic nails?

    Plastic composite fasteners have a number of advantages over conventional metal nails in specialized applications. In the modern woodworking shop, the most common application for composite fasteners is in fixturing for CNC machining. Rather than relying on vacuum hold-down power or for unusual fixturing challenges, you can use plastic fasteners. You can cut right through the fasteners without damaging router cutters or saw blades. You can even stack parts on the CNC and break them apart after machining. Plastic fasteners also will not trigger a SawStop safety brake.

    You can use plastic fasteners as a clamping aid in glue-ups and not have to wait for the glue to dry before machining or sanding. The fasteners take sanding well and won??t clog or damage conventional abrasive belts.

    Plastic fasteners aren??t just temporary. Boat builders and other woodworkers making projects that will be subjected to moisture and weather can use plastic composite fasteners without fear of rust.
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  • droptop
    Folks who build "Pyramid" shaped tombs will want to use plastic nails, they'll last an eternity.[:p]
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  • Don McManus
    Plastic nails and wood screwdrivers.

    What will they think of next?
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  • 11b6r
    quote:What will they think of next?

    Rubber hammers?

    [:p]
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  • He Dog
    start with your index finger. once they are glued on, pink is a nice color.
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  • babun
    Maybee the center nail from theses anchors??

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  • Don McManus
    quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
    quote:What will they think of next?

    Rubber hammers?

    [:p]

    I have a couple of rubber hammers.

    Use them a lot. Maybe they would work on plastic nails.
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  • ZUKEBABY
    Yeah we came across a lot of these years back working at the local Central Hardware...rubber drill bits, striped and polka dotted paint, etc.
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  • ZUKEBABY
    Yeah we came across a lot of these years back working at the local Central Hardware...rubber drill bits, striped and polka dotted paint, etc.
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