Hillman Fasteners 461388 Bright Box Nail 2.5in 8D

Product Description

The HILLMAN FASTENERS 461388 is a 2.5 inch 8D bright box nail sold by the pound. Box nails are slender-shank fasteners designed to reduce wood splitting during framing, sheathing, and general rough carpentry. The bright finish indicates no coating or galvanizing, making this nail best suited for interior or protected applications. At 2.5 inches in length, the 8D designation follows standard nail sizing conventions familiar to any carpenter or general contractor working with dimensional lumber.

This nail is used in residential and light commercial construction for tasks such as attaching wall sheathing, building interior framing, installing subfloor blocking, and general rough carpentry. The box nail profile — thinner than a common nail of the same penny size — is preferred when working with drier or more splitting-prone lumber species. Sold by the pound, this format suits service professionals who need to replenish fastener stock in manageable quantities.

Key Features

• 2.5 inch length, 8D penny size — standard for framing and sheathing applications
• Slender box-nail shank reduces wood splitting compared to common nails
• Bright finish suitable for interior and protected-environment installations
• Sold by the pound for flexible quantity purchasing
• Package quantity of 12 units per box for trade restocking

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8D bright box nail for use in interior wood framing, sheathing, and general carpentry applications where an uncoated fastener is appropriate.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by carpenters, general contractors, or qualified tradespeople using a hammer or pneumatic nail gun compatible with 8D box nails. Verify nail gun clipping and collation settings before use if driving mechanically. Bright nails are not suitable for exterior, treated-lumber, or moisture-exposed applications where corrosion resistance is required — use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless fasteners in those environments. Always follow applicable building codes for fastener schedules in structural assemblies.