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What is a push pin?
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A push pin is a woodworking hand tool for pushing different types of pins (small nails) part of the way into hardboard and plywood.For information on the different types of push pin available, see: What are the different types of push pin? |
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Push pins are also known as a rampins, pin setting tools, and pin pushers.In the USA they are most commonly called brad pushers, after the brads (small nails) that are used with them. |
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To use a push pin you will need one of the following: |
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Panel pin
Panel pins are short, thin nails that can be used with, for example, picture frames. |
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Veneer pin
Veneer pins are usually shorter than panel pins, have a very small head and are used to attach a separate veneer to furniture. |
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Brad pin
Brad pins are very similar to panel pins and are more common in the USA. They can be used with picture frames too. |
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Track pin
Track pins are used with model railways. |
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Ship modelling pin
Ship modelling pins are used on model boats.
For more information about the different pins, see: What do you need to use a push pin? |
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The push pin isn’t designed to force the panel pins all the way into a surface, so they will need a couple of taps with a small hammer such as a tack hammer to complete the task. |
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What are the most common materials a push pin can be used with?
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Hardboard
Hardboard is a stiff board made of compressed and treated wood pulp and often used for picture frames. |
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Plywood
Plywood is a manufactured wood panel made from thin sheets of wood veneer which are glued together. It is often used in model making. |
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