brads

Small wire nails

Brads are small, thin nails with a slight projection on one side instead of a full head.

They're used in finish carpentry and woodworking where a minimal mark is desired—attaching trim, securing thin panels, or tacking together delicate pieces.

The small head can be driven below the surface and concealed with wood filler: He fastened the molding with brads.

fasteners

nails

Metal fasteners, finger coverings

  • tacksShort sharp-headed nails
  • pinsPointed sewing fasteners
  • staplesSmall metal paper-binders

rivets · clips · upholstery · woodworking · carpentry · joinery · hardware · framing · molding · cabinetry

crafts

scrapbooking

Creating decorated keepsake albums

album · collage · assemblage · eyelets · grommets · decorative · handmade · creativity · artistry · design

stationery

folders

Paper organizers with pockets

documents · prongs · butterfly · two-prong · filing · presentations · portfolios · clasps · organizational · archival

Categories
Opposites
fastener type/mechanism

bradsscrews

Threaded metal fasteners

bolts · nuts and bolts · lag screws · wood screws · adhesives

fastener size/robustness

bradsspikes

Sharp metal protrusions

railroad spikes · lag bolts · carriage bolts · common nails

Phrases
Family

brad

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G