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How many clouts per 2.5kg?

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Mr Sandman

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Mar 16, 2012, 1:47:01 PM3/16/12
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65mm galv clouts I'm talking about, shed doesn't know, and i don't want to
be running out!


Ta chaps

Steve

Nightjar

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Mar 16, 2012, 1:59:23 PM3/16/12
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On 16/03/2012 17:47, Mr Sandman wrote:
> 65mm galv clouts I'm talking about, shed doesn't know, and i don't want
> to be running out!

I would be surprised if any manufacturer publishes that information,
even if they know it themselves. Why not buy a bag then, halfway through
the job, weigh what's left and see if you need to buy more?
Alternatively, just buy two to begin with. You know the extra nails will
come in handy some day.

Colin Bignell

Dave Liquorice

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Mar 16, 2012, 2:55:25 PM3/16/12
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On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:47:01 -0000, Mr Sandman wrote:

> 65mm galv clouts I'm talking about, shed doesn't know, and i don't want
> to be running out!

Count out say 10 or 20 and weigh them, just maths after that.
Simples.

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Cheers
Dave.



Bob Minchin

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Mar 16, 2012, 3:28:20 PM3/16/12
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Work it out.
Calculate the volume of metal in a clout in Cm3
Density of steel is around 7.8 gram per cm3

Robin

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Mar 16, 2012, 4:36:27 PM3/16/12
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Matthew 7:7? Eg
http://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/roofing-accessories/fixings/roofing-nail-galvanized-clout-65mm-x-265mm.html
shows Roofing Nail Galvanized Clout 65mm x 2.65mm as approx. 311 nails
per/kg*



*that's their idea of "approximate"not mine!



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TMC

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Mar 16, 2012, 7:13:29 PM3/16/12
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"Mr Sandman" <san...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:qbednYHBu9-h4f7S...@brightview.co.uk...
google him say when asked 'clout nails by weight'

http://www.johngeorge.co.uk/catalogue/prodcatpages/01%20Nails%20Section/01%20Nails%20P10%20Drive%20Screws%20Clouts%20ELHA4.pdf

180 per kg so 450 for 65 x 3.75mm
330 per kg so 825 for 65 x 2.65mm

Galvanised wire nails with a bit smaller head come at 504 and 865
respectively

simples

It occurs to me that it is quicker to google than write the post asking the
question

Regards

Nightjar

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Mar 17, 2012, 6:52:09 AM3/17/12
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Assuming you are lucky enough to find the right hits. I did google the
question after it appeared and found no sites that gave an answer.

Colin Bignell
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