Hillman 122501 Bright Wire Brad Nail 1/2 in 20 Gauge

Product Description

The HILLMAN 122501 is a bright wire brad nail designed for fine finish and detail carpentry work. At 1/2 inch in length and 20 gauge in diameter, this brad nail features a small cupped head and slim shank built for driving flush or just below a wood surface without splitting the material. The small head profile makes concealment straightforward, requiring minimal filler. These nails ship in a 1.75 oz hang package suited for countertop or peg display. Finish carpenters, trim installers, and cabinetmakers reach for this size when standard box or sinker nails would cause damage or show through thin stock.

The 122501 brad nail is used in light-duty interior finish applications: attaching wood trim, installing cabinet face frames, securing small moldings, and assembling lightweight wood components. The 20 gauge wire diameter keeps the nail footprint small enough for delicate millwork and prefitted trim pieces. These nails are driven by hand with a finish hammer or by a compatible 20 gauge brad nailer where applicable. Assorted sizes in the same bright wire brad line are available for projects requiring multiple nail lengths.

Key Features

• 1/2 inch length suits thin stock and delicate trim applications
• 20 gauge wire diameter minimizes splitting risk in fine wood
• Small cupped head designed for countersinking and concealment
• Bright wire finish for interior dry-environment use
• 1.75 oz hang package with retail-ready UPC labeling

Compatibility

Designed for use in hand nailing and compatible 20 gauge brad nailer applications for light-duty interior finish carpentry.

Installation Notes

Brad nails of this gauge and length are typically installed by finish carpenters using a lightweight finish hammer or a pneumatic 20 gauge brad nailer. Always select a nail length appropriate to the substrate thickness — a general guideline is to drive the nail through the finish piece and at least as deep into the substrate. When hand nailing, use a nail set to drive the head just below the surface without damaging the surrounding wood face. These nails are intended for interior, dry-service applications only.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 1/2 inch
• Gauge: 20
• Package Weight: 1.75 oz
• Unit Weight: 0.139 pounds
• Finish: Bright Wire
• UPC: 00037504566725

Standard Information

• Brand: HILLMAN
• Manufacturer Part Number: 122501