TRUNK NAILS AND TACKS
BRASS and STEEL DECORATIVE
PIECES
Need some cut nails to attach the handles to your trunk? We sell four sizes of brass-plated steel trunk nails and three sizes of plain steel cut nails,
all made one at a time on an old-fashioned cut nail press. These are easy to work with as the steel is soft enough to bend easily when using your nailing heel.
Priced according to the descriptions below, all prices include shipping for destinations in the USA. We're always glad to ship to other locations,
just send an e-mail to inquire about extra shipping charges.
Four sizes of brass-plated steel nails: 1/2", 3/4", 1", and 1.5"
Three sizes of steel nails: 3/4", 1" and 1.5"
Please keep in mind that we have a $5 minimum order size
If you need help figuring
out how to perform the fine art (rimshot) of clinch nailing, click
here.
1/2" Brass-Plated Steel Nails
$2.00 per 20
3/4" Nails, Brass or Steel
Good for attaching tin, decorative rosettes, etc. Too short to clinch very well, but still very useful
The heads on these are 5/16" diameter
3/4" Brass-Plated Steel Nails - $2.00 per 20
3/4" Steel Nails
$2.00 per 20
(USA Shipping Included
in all of our trunk part prices)
Please keep in mind that
we have a $5 minimum order size
Don't want to use your credit
card online?
No problem - you can call
your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our
order
form and mail or fax in your order
1" Brass or Steel Cut Nails
The most commonly used nails on trunks - for handles, brackets, end caps, corners, lid stays, etc.
The head on these is 9/32" in diameter (just over 1/4")
1" Brass-Plated Steel Nails $2.00 per 20
1" Plain Steel Nails
$2.00 per 20
Don't want to use your credit
card online?
No problem - you can call
your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our
order
form and mail or fax in your order
Please keep in mind that
we have a $5 minimum order size
1-1/2" Brass or Steel Cut Nails
Longer nails are useful for trunks that have thicker wood (usually 3/4" or thicker) or for holding a heavy duty lid stay
The heads on these are 9/32" across, or just a frog's hair bigger than a quarter of an inch
1.5" Brass-Plated SteelNails $2.50 per 20
1.5" Steel Nails $2.50 per 20
Don't want to use your credit
card online?
No problem - you can call
your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our
order
form and mail or fax in your order
Please keep in mind that
we have a $5 minimum order size
Escutcheon Pins
Brass escutcheon pins are not just difficult to pronounce, they're handy for attaching small parts to trunks or anything else made of wood.
We sell these in packs of 20, three different sizes, for $2 per pack. The only good news is that this includes shipping to any USA location, so two bucks is the end of the story.
These pins are 1/2" long, 3/4" long, or 1" long with a small head.
Escutcheon Pins
20 for $2, delivered to any USA location
1/2" pins $2 per pack of 20
3/4" pins $2 per pack of 20
1" pins $2 per pack of 20
Don't want to use your credit
card online?
No problem - you can call
your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our
order
form and mail or fax in your order
Please keep in mind that
we have a $5 minimum order size
Threaded Trunk Nails
Threaded nails have incredible holding power and are handy if you're nailing on new hardwood slats or anything that goes on the bottom of a trunk (slats, wheels, feet, etc).
These nails tend to stay right where you put them. Our threaded nails are 1-1/8" long with a flat head. These are not supposed to be clinched - just for straight nailing.
Threaded Trunk Nails
Pack of 20 for $2
Please keep in mind that we have a $5 minimum order size
Small Clinch Nails for Holding Down Leather, Fabric, or Metal Trim
These are very small nails that come in handy when you want to hold something down,
like fabric coverings, leather, wood veneers, or laminates. All are made of soft steel
(the brass ones are brass-plated steel) and can be clinched to give them more holding power
(read about this in the 'How To' section). Priced at $5 per 1 ounce (a few hundred).
The small round nails are 9/32" long with a 3/32" flat head. These have a round shank. $5 per ounce
The small square nails are 3/8" long with a 3/32" flat head. These have a square shank. $5 per ounce
The medium brass (plated) nails are 7/16" long with a 3/32" flat head. These have a square shank. $5 per ounce
The medium steel nails are 7/16" long with a 3/32" flat head. These have a square shank. $5 per ounce
The large square nails are 9/16" long with a 3/32" flat head. These have a square shank. $5 per ounce
The large round tacks are 1/2" long and have a 3/32" flat head. These have a round shank. $5 per ounce
Priced at $5 per 1 ounce
(a few hundred)
One-Inch Long Clinch Nails
These nickel-plated steel clinch nails are one inch in length and have a small, flat head that's about 1/8" across.
Square shank helps them clinch over easily.
Pack of 20 for $2
Please keep in mind that we have a $5 minimum order size
TRUNK TACKS
We sell three types of decorative
tacks for use on your trunks. These can be handy for attaching the
strap tab keepers shown above, for dressing up the edges of a trunk,
replacing old tacks that
hold leather in place, or for holding fabric in place inside the trunk.
Sold in groups of 100, with shipping (USA) included in the price:
Tack Style #1 has a dull brass finish, called French Natural. 9/16 inch long tack, head is 3/8" diam.
100 for $8.50 USA shipping included.
Don't want to use your credit card online?
No problem - you can call your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our order form and mail or fax in your order
Tack Style #2 is called an Old Gold finish. 7/16" shaft, 3/8" head diameter. 100 for $9.00, USA shipping included.
Don't want to use your credit card online?
No problem - you can call your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our order form and mail or fax in your order
Tack Style #3 has a flower design. 1/2" shaft length, 7/16" head diameter. 100 for $10.00, USA shipping included.
Don't want to use your credit card online?
No problem - you can call your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our order form and mail or fax in your order
Cone Head Tacks
On some old trunks you'll find these nailed in as decorations here and there, and they were also often used to nail on paper tags with the name and address of the trunk's owner.
The nail shaft is 7/16" long and the cone head is 9/32" in diameter. Sold per 20 for $3.00, USA shipping included.
Available in either brass (gold) or nickel (silver
Pack of 20 Brass Cone Head Tacks $3
Pack of 20 Nickel Cone Head
Tacks $3
Please keep in mind that we have a $5 minimum order size
Don't want to use your credit
card online?
No problem - you can call
your order in, toll-free, to pay with Visa/MC/Amex: 1-877-532-8424
Or you can print out our
order
form and mail or fax in your order
Brass Buttons For Jenny Linds or Other pre-1900 Trunks
It's tough to find replacement brass tacks for your old Jenny Lind, Saratoga, or Civil War-era trunk.
These are pretty good reproductions. The head is 13/16" in diameter, and the nail is about an inch long. The head of the bright brass ones stick up about 1/8",
while the antique brass ones end up about 5/16" above the surface of your trunk.
Nail them right through the lid, then bend them over from the inside or curl the end back into the wood.
Available in bright brass or antique brass finish. Same price. Price includes USA postage.
