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Grip-Rite 12D 3-1/8 in. Sinker Vinyl Steel Nail Countersunk Head 50 lb

4,050 vinyl-coated sinker nails per box, driving faster and setting flush for framing and indoor construction work.
Grip-Rite MPN 12CTDSKR In Stock & Ready to Ship
$109.99
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About Product Overview

This 50-pound box of Grip-Rite 12D sinker nails is built for framing crews and builders who go through nails by the thousands, not the handful. Each nail is vinyl-coated, which lets it drive faster and with less resistance than a bare steel nail, then grips tight once it's set. The countersunk head means the nail can be driven flush or slightly below the surface, so you're not fighting a proud head when you're finishing up framing or rough carpentry work.

The diamond point and smooth shank are standard sinker construction, made to punch through framing lumber without splitting it. At 4,050 nails per box, this is a job-site supply, not a one-project quantity, so it makes sense for contractors, framers, and anyone stocking a shop for ongoing indoor construction work.

  • Callout size: 12D, 3-1/8" length, 10 gauge
  • Head type: countersunk, 5/16" head diameter
  • Finish: vinyl-coated steel for easier driving
  • Point: diamond point, smooth shank
  • 4,050 nails per box, 50 lb net weight
  • Rated for indoor use

The Details Specifications

Brand Grip-Rite
Model / MPN 12CTDSKR
UPC 764666156616
Weight 51 lbs
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Manufacturer documentation · opens in new tab
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