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SITLDY 16-Gauge Finish Nail Assortment

The drawer and cabinet work brought together timber joints, trim and hardware. These finish nails are part of the wood-fastening supplies I purchased for that side of the build.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.
The measured timber drawer frame on my patio.

The item in my kit

I bought SITLDY 16-Gauge Finish Nail Assortment as part of my camper van equipment.

The drawer and cabinet work brought together timber joints, trim and hardware. These finish nails are part of the wood-fastening supplies I purchased for that side of the build.

Where it fits my build

I built the storage-bin drawer frame on the patio from a measured layout. I joined the timber, added inside corner brackets and fitted the base before moving on to the lining.

I cut the rubber mat with scissors, cleaned the wood and used spray adhesive in sections with a roller. Screws and washers attached the mat, and the slides joined the drawer to its surrounding cabinet frame.

The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.

My build notes

The drawer went through several distinct stages before it could slide in the cabinet. The photographs show the exposed frame first and the lined drawer later, making the changes in access and fastening positions visible.

Measuring, framing, lining and slide installation were separate stages of the drawer assembly.

Alternative products

Two alternatives to compare

SENCO offers a short three-quarter-inch nail pack. DEWALT supplies another single-length option, contrasting individual sizes with the SITLDY assortment.

SENCO Short 16-Gauge Finish Nails

SENCO Short 16-Gauge Finish Nails

These SENCO nails use a straight 16-gauge finish-nail format. Their three-quarter-inch length offers a short fastener option in collated strips.

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DEWALT DCS16200 Finish Nails

DEWALT DCS16200 Finish Nails

These DEWALT straight finish nails use a 16-gauge format. The single-length pack supplies collated strips for finish-nailer work.

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Questions from my build

Where did I build the drawer?

On the patio during the roof-storage project.

How did I cut the rubber lining in that session?

My diary specifically records using scissors.

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