A nail set is a tool used to countersink nails into wood trim or other materials. It allows nails to be sunk inward, leaving a small hole that can be filled with wood filler. Nail sets come in different designs and sizes and are sold for $10-$20.
A nail set is a hand tool that is used to countersink nails into wood trim or other materials where the nails need to be invisible. A companion tool to the hammer, a nail, also sometimes called a nail punch or drilling tool, is a simple tool composed of steel with a tapered shaft and narrow point. With the narrow bit placed on the head of the nail, the head of the nail is struck with a hammer and sinks the nail under the face of the wood without damaging its surface. The most common use of a nail is on wood trim and moldings.
When installing wood trim, the nail set allows the nails to be sunk inward away from the surface, leaving a small hole that is filled with wood filler, sanded, and then painted or stained. This creates a smooth continuous surface on the wood trim and allows the nails to completely disappear giving the trim or molding a finished look. A set of nails is also used for the same effect when laying hardwood floors. Since there are many uses for a set of nails, most carpenter tool belts have a small, narrow pouch built in near the hammer ring to house the tool.
The nail set comes in a small variety of designs ranging from a simple tapered bar with grips in the center to those with specially designed heads that can serve a dual purpose in confined spaces. The diameter of the nail tips also varies in size to accommodate different sized nails. They are all carefully designed and engineered to accept repeated blows to the head without breaking, but also to withstand repeated collisions with toe nails.
A set of nails could range from less than $10.00 to $20.00 US dollars on average. They are sometimes sold in sets of two or three to fit the most commonly used nail sizes. A nail set can also be integrated into other tools commonly used around nails, such as a paint scraper.
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