Scoony said:

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Now, what would be the proper nails to use to nail the sides to the end pieces?

And to attach the bottom pieces? I am thinking #6 x 3/4 slotted screws for the bottom.

I have some cut nails and cut headless brads, but not sure if they would be appropriate for this.

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I'mma gonna guess and suggest box nails, seems reasonable, but I don't know how long box nails have been around so that may be inappropriate. I can say gramps would have used box nails, but then again, he loved box nails. Also, box nails aren't the prettiest things.

Edit: Wire nails came about around the turn of the century, so box nails would be accurate assuming the original has nails to hold the sides on. That said, something with a round head might look really nice. *shrug*

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Edited by LZCarpenter (10/26/11 10:43 PM)

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