FrameCo picture frame V-Nails are used worldwide to securely join mitred picture frame joints. V-Nails have an external curl that locks into the wood grain and a V-shape that pulls the joint tightly together as it tries to return to its original shape. The document provides instructions on selecting the proper V-Nail size for the frame width, loading individual V-Nails onto the magnetic PushMaster tool, and inserting V-Nails halfway across and close to the rebate of mitred joints to securely fasten picture frames.
FrameCo picture frame V-Nails are used worldwide to securely join mitred picture frame joints. V-Nails have an external curl that locks into the wood grain and a V-shape that pulls the joint tightly together as it tries to return to its original shape. The document provides instructions on selecting the proper V-Nail size for the frame width, loading individual V-Nails onto the magnetic PushMaster tool, and inserting V-Nails halfway across and close to the rebate of mitred joints to securely fasten picture frames.
FrameCo picture frame V-Nails are used worldwide to securely join mitred picture frame joints. V-Nails have an external curl that locks into the wood grain and a V-shape that pulls the joint tightly together as it tries to return to its original shape. The document provides instructions on selecting the proper V-Nail size for the frame width, loading individual V-Nails onto the magnetic PushMaster tool, and inserting V-Nails halfway across and close to the rebate of mitred joints to securely fasten picture frames.
FrameCo picture frame V-Nails are used worldwide to securely join mitred picture frame joints. V-Nails have an external curl that locks into the wood grain and a V-shape that pulls the joint tightly together as it tries to return to its original shape. The document provides instructions on selecting the proper V-Nail size for the frame width, loading individual V-Nails onto the magnetic PushMaster tool, and inserting V-Nails halfway across and close to the rebate of mitred joints to securely fasten picture frames.
then release. Too much pressure will cause 2 V-Nails to be loaded
2.
Insert the PushMaster into the
end of the cartridge UNDER the exposed V-Nails.Pull the PushMaster outwards to prior off ONE V-Nail onto the Magnetic Tip
3.
Insert the PushMaster behind
the V-Nail
4.
PICTURE FRAME JOINING NAILS
ENSURES A TIGHT & SECURE MITRE JOIN
SILICONE TIPPED FOR EASY INSERTION
HARDWOOD & NORMAL VERSIONS
External Curl locks into the grain
FrameCo picture Frame V-Nails, are the universal method
used by picture framers worldwide to join picture frame mouldings. First introduced in 1979 by Antoine Cassese, the French inventor, V-Nails have become the easiest and quickest way to secure a mitred joint. Glue alone is not sufficient, and traditional staples do not pull the join together.
How to Use the V-Nail Cartridge
Instructions
Select a V-Nail suitable to the moulding height. As a general rule, use a V-Nail about 50 - 60% of the moulding height. V-Nails are available in 4 different lengths and the PushMaster will take all sizes. 7mm (1/4"), 7mm Hardwood and 10mm (3/8") V-Nails - are the most useful sizes.
When you peel off one V-Nail from the cartridge, the sharp edge, or top is facing down. This is the end which enters the wood first.
The V-Nail is positioned AROUND the magnetic tip of the PushMaster. Make sure the V-Nail is sharp edge down. Align the V-Nail across the mitre, so that the sides of the V-Nail are parallel with the frame sides. This will also be with the grain in the timber. On top of each V-Nail is a small amount of silicone tape which acts as a lubricant and assists the V-Nail to penetrate the wood more easily. It is therefore important to only use V-Nails with a silicone top, as well as those that have a very sharp cutting edge and a sharp right angle crease down the middle. All brands of V-Nails are NOT the same, so for best results use only genuine FrameCo V-Nails.
Where to Place the V-Nails
Select a V-Nail suitable to the moulding height. As a general rule, use a V-Nail about 50-60% of the moulding height. V-Nails are available in 4 different heights, but the width is the same for all sizes.
Insert V-Nail about
halfway across mitre joint
For wider mouldings V-Nail in two positions, i.e. front and back. Use the PushMaster to push the V-Nail out of the cartridge, applying upwards pressure to push the V-Nail out.
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As the V-nail is pushed out
off the cartridge it attaches tself i onto the magnetic tip of the PushMaster.
Insert the front V-Nail first (i.e. closest to the rebate), then the second one close to the centre of the moulding. Do not place a V-Nail in the back 1/3 of the join as more holding power is obtained from V-Nails placed near the front rebate. Usually only two V-Nails per join is quite sufficient to hold the frame securely.
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How do they work?
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The top of each V-Nail is coated with a small amount of silicone. This holds the V-Nails together, protects the sharp point and acts as a lubricant which assists the V-Nail to penetrate the wood frame more easily. It is therefore important to only use V-Nails which have a liberal coating of white or red silicone on one end, as they are easier to insert. Each V-Nail has a small external curl on the outside wing. This locks the V-Nail into the grain of the timber, preventing it from pulling out from the join. This ensures a tight and secure join.
To help use your thumb for
extra leverage to remove the nail
When entering the moulding, the V-Nail is deflected outwards, opening up slightly to 7. create a wider v shape. As the nail tries to come back to its original shape, the joint is pulled together making a tight, secure join. There are Hardwood and Normal versions of V-Nails. The normal V-Nails are sharp and penetrate most timbers by cutting across the grain. They are suitable for all soft/medium and some harder timbers. The hardwood version have a different point and move the grain apart as they enter the timber. They are only suitable for hardwood timbers. IT IS BEST TO USE ONLY THE CORRECT TYPE OF V-NAIL Hardwood V-Nails should not be used in soft timbers as they will open the joint in the soft open grained timber. V-Nail Cartridges
Check that only one V-Nail
has been loaded
8.
FrameCo V-Nails are packed in cartridge dispensers. They are colour coded for easy identification. They have a White top for normal V-Nails and Red tops for hardwood V-Nails.
FrameCo V-Nails Standard - Recommended for standard moulding i.e. Pine or Obeche #10405
5mm
1/8
Frame V-nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
#10410
7mm
1/4
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
Yellow Cartridge/White Top
#10412
10mm
3/8
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
Blue Cartridge/White Top
#10414
12mm
1/2
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
White Cartridge/White Top
#10416
15mm
5/8
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
Red Cartridge/White Top
#10810
7mm
1/4
Frame V-Nails
1000 V-Nails/pk.
Yellow Cartridge/White Top
#10812
10mm
3/8
Frame V-Nails
1000 V-Nails/pk.
Blue Cartridge/White Top
Hardwood - Recommended for harder timbers i.e. Ramin, Oak, Jarrah or Plastic #10411
7mm
1/4
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
Yellow Cartridge/Red Top
#10413
10mm
3/8
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
Blue Cartridge/Red Top
#10415
12mm
1/2
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
White Cartridge/Red Top
#10417
15mm
5/8
Frame V-Nails
400 V-Nails/pk.
Red Cartridge/Red Top
#10811
7mm
1/4
Frame V-Nails
1000 V-Nails/pk.
Yellow Cartridge/Red Top
#10813
10mm
3/8
Frame V-Nails
1000 V-Nails/pk.
Blue Cartridge/Red Top
Each cartridge contains 140 V-Nails.
V-Nail cartridges are packed 3 per box = 400 V-Nail packs 8 per box = 1000 V-Nail packs
