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Grip-Rite 8 in. Spike Bright Steel Nail Flat Head 50 lb

Heavy-duty 8" steel spikes with a diamond point built to anchor timber, fencing, and framing work outdoors.
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$119.99
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About Product Overview

When a project calls for serious holding power, an 8-inch spike does the heavy lifting that standard nails can't. This Grip-Rite bright spike is built from solid steel with a 3/8" smooth shank and a diamond point that drives through dense lumber without splitting it, while the 3/4" flat head gives you a solid surface to set with a hammer or framing gun. It's the go-to fastener for landscape timbers, heavy timber framing, fence post construction, retaining walls, and outdoor structural work where standard nails just won't hold. Sold in a 50-lb boxed quantity with roughly 165 spikes per box, it's sized for contractors and serious DIYers tackling multiple posts or a full timber wall rather than a single repair. Rated for outdoor use, so it holds up to the elements once it's in the ground or lumber.

  • Length: 8 inches
  • Shank: 3/8" smooth shank, diamond point
  • Head: 3/4" flat head, bright steel finish
  • Packaging: Boxed, 50-lb container, approx. 165 count
  • Material: Steel, silver finish
  • Rated for outdoor use

The Details Specifications

Brand Grip-Rite
Model / MPN 8SPK
UPC 764666148321
Weight 51 lbs
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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