DIY Tips: The difference between nails and screws

Nails or screws?

Hello!
I'm Hiro, one of our staff members.

This time, I've put together information about nails and screws.
Those who are not very familiar with the concept may not understand the difference between nails and screws.
Here we will introduce some of the most common features. We hope this will be helpful for your DIY projects!

Appearance differences

A nail is made by sharpening one end of a thin rod of metal or other material. Most nails have no protrusions or indentations on the body. Some nails have a spiral shape on the body to increase their fixing power.


It has a pointed tip and a spiral groove on the body. There are plus and minus notches on the head.

Fixing method

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Fix it in place by hitting it with a hammer or something similar.

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Use a screwdriver or similar tool to rotate and secure it in place.

The pros and cons of nails

Advantages: All you need is a hammer to drive in nails, so it's easy.
- Compared to screws, the head is less noticeable after being driven in.

Disadvantages: Since it is hammered in by hand, it may bend.
There is a shock when striking.
・If you drive it in all the way, it will be difficult to pull out.

Advantages and disadvantages of Vis

Advantages: Basically, it is easy to hammer in since tools are used.
・Screws can be easily removed by rotating in the reverse direction.
- There is less vibration and noise when hammering in compared to nails.

Disadvantages: The head is easily noticeable after impact.
-Purchasing power tools is expensive.


summary

Although the head of a nail is not very visible after it has been driven in, it is subject to impact when it is driven in and often bends. (Nail guns are often used on construction sites.)

Screws are generally easy to drive in using tools, but the heads are easy to see after being driven in.

Nails and screws are used to fasten components together.
It is used in a variety of processes including interior and exterior construction and roofing.
Both are essential materials for DIY, furniture, and construction.

Depending on what you're making, you can choose whether to use nails or screws.

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