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  2. Nail (fastener) - Wikipedia

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    Ring shank: small directional rings on the shank to prevent the nail from working back out once driven in; common in drywall, flooring, and pole barn nails Shank : the body the length of the nail between the head and the point; may be smooth, or may have rings or spirals for greater holding power

  3. Nail gun - Wikipedia

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    A nail gun, nailgun or nailer is a form of hammer used to drive nails into wood or other materials. It is usually driven by compressed air ( pneumatic ), electromagnetism , highly flammable gases such as butane or propane , or, for powder-actuated tools , a small explosive charge .

  4. Wickes - Wikipedia

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    Wickes Group plc trading as Wickes is a home improvement retailer and garden centre, based in the United Kingdom with more than 230 stores throughout the country. Its main business is the sale of supplies and materials, for homeowners and the building trade. [ 2 ]

  5. Wickes Companies - Wikipedia

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    Brothers Henry Dunn Wickes and Edward Noyes Wickes moved to Flint, Michigan, from New York in 1854, becoming involved in the area's lumber industry.The brothers, along with partner H.W. Wood, later established Genesee Iron Works, a foundry and machine shop; after buying out Wood, the business was renamed Wickes Bros. Iron Works and moved to Saginaw, Michigan, to be closer to a source of pig iron.

  6. Annulus - Wikipedia

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    Annular lake, a ring-shaped lake caused by meteor impact; Annulus (mathematics), the shape between two concentric circles; Annulus (mycology), structure on mushroom; Annulus (firestop), site of construction issue; Annulus (zoology), an external circular ring; Annular piston, a ring-shaped piston; Annulus (well), void between concentric cylinders

  7. Wickes Furniture - Wikipedia

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    Wickes Furniture was a privately held chain of furniture stores based in Wheeling, Illinois. [1] The company was founded in 1971 with a showroom in Fridley, Minnesota , and at its peak, operated 43 stores in California , Illinois , Indiana , Michigan , Minnesota , Nevada , Texas and Oregon .

  8. Staple (fastener) - Wikipedia

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    Staples are often described as X/Y (e.g. 24/6 or 26/6), where the first number X is the gauge of the wire , and the second number Y is the length of the shank (leg) in millimeters. Some exceptions to this rule include staple sizes like No. 10. Common sizes for the home and office include: 26/6, 24/6, 24/8, 13/6, 13/8 and No. 10 for mini staplers.

  9. Curb bit - Wikipedia

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    A curb bit works on several parts of a horse's head and mouth. The bit mouthpiece acts on the bars, tongue and roof of the mouth. The shanks add leverage and place pressure on the poll via the crownpiece of the bridle, to the chin groove via the curb chain, and, especially with a "loose jaw" shank, may act on the sides of the mouth and jaw.