Copper Burrs
Copper Burrs
These Copper Burrs pair well with our smooth shank, copper common nails. Commonly used in lapstrake boatbuilding, these burrs will fit over a copper nail and then the tip of the nail is blunted over to create a copper rivet.
The gauge number on the burr is meant to correspond to the size nail that it is meant to be used with. However, many customers prefer either a tighter or looser fit, so in-between sizing is available and can be chosen with the drop-down box above. The handy measurement guide below will help determine which size burr you require. You can cross-reference it with the similar guide on the copper nail page.
Burr Size | Inner Diameter (ID) | Outer Diameter (OD) |
#6 | 0.205" | 0.470" |
#8 | 0.165" | 0.470" |
#9 | 0.145" | 0.438" |
#10 | 0.135" | 0.378" |
#12 | 0.124" | 0.361" |
#13 | 0.105" | 0.333" |
#14 | 0.090" | 0.314" |
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Copper Burrs
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