Square boat nails, refer to galvanized steel or copper nails with square shanks, are a type of cutting nails or its derivative products. The square nail shank has a tapered section for increasing connecting area. Therefore, an excellent holding force is formed without splitting the fastening material. These special nails have a solid steel structure and are commonly used in wooden boat building and other hardwood construction projects.
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