A cut-off nail is a machine-forged nail with a tapered blade and a flat or semi-circular head. The tapered blade allows the nail to be pulled out without cracking the wood. After straightening the nail, it can be used again – unlike modern nails. Cut nails began to be produced in the latter part of the 19th century and gradually replaced hand-forged nails. The nail is cut from heavy steel plate, hence the name. In general, nails can be divided into the following categories of use.

• 2.5 inches. For moldings, linings and interior joinery.
• 3 inches. For nailing beadboard panels etc. internally. For nailing board lining on the outside.
• 4 inches. For board lining and for nailing cover strips on the outside.
• 5 inches. For nailing floors etc. internally.

Nubb for sealing strip in wool. One package contains about 100 blue iron nubs.

Also suitable for window fittings after 1850, which are normally always nailed. Not galvanized, which makes painting easier.

ATTENTION! The arch wood should be pre-drilled to avoid cracking. Expect a consumption of about 40 nubb per window of two arches.