I recently read about a technique called “blind nailing” and thought I’d invest in the process and tool except I can’t find the tool. I checked in with Coastal and Tools Plus but they don’t carry it. Any suggestions? Thanks Al
-- Al Meriden, Connecticut





















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bigpops0259
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check out e-bay their is always a few selling 10-20 bucks, Vertias makes and sells a model or try lee valley
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Toolz
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Al, as I understand the technique, you don’t need a special tool other then the ones listed here. “blind nailing” involves raising a small section of wood with either a chisel or gouge without completely removing the piece. Then you nail underneath the raised strip, set the nail with a punch or nail set, then glue the raised piece of wood back down thus covering the nail. Anyone else heard of doing it this way?
Larry
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WibblyPig
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RBWoodworker
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Yes..that’s exactly how I believe it is done.. Just use a chisel to raise the grain enough to drive a brad nail underneath it and glue it back down..however..I believe the tool I believe prevents the wood from breaking off when your in the process of raising the grain..
-- Randall Child