Logger's Tape, Nail shape/type

[Reddog]

For those that use the Spencer or Gord logger's tape, what shape or type of nail do you use?

Here is what I find works the best. But some times is hard to get it to release.

[squisher]

Same here, horseshoe nail. My point comes off straighter though not so much curl, maybe that's making it harder to release for you.

[MasterBlaster]

I don't like it curled like that, more at a 90 degree. :drink:

[squisher]

Lol, was editing while you were posting Boss.

[Newfie]

Like Squishy said. The point comes off straight.

[NeTree]

I prefer the quick-releases, but in a nail, I like it straight

[fishhuntcutwood]

Also use a horseshoe nail. My old logging shop in WA had a bucket of them for sale on the counter. I also keep mine straight, and they pull out pretty well.

[sotc]

give the end of that nail a 90 degree twist and it may come out easier. like others mines strait

[Dave Shepard]

I use mine straight, the way it came from Bailey's. Although it looked like yours after I tried to push it into some dead black locust.:lol:

[wiley_p]

straight, also a guy wants to tape the nail heavy, so there is no flex. The extra seconds lost fumbling with the nail on the end of the tape can be a 2 or 3 tree difference at the end of a day in the strip. Plus the tape helps beef up the rivet point.:)

[MasterBlaster]

straight, also a guy wants to tape the nail heavy, so there is no flex.

"Tape the nail?" :?

[wiley_p]

"Tape the nail?" :?

Here.

[MasterBlaster]

Good idea, I'll implement it tootsweet.

[Burnham]

Here's a link to a thread where my tape/horseshoe nail came up...see pics at post #87.

http://www.gypoclimber.com/showthread.php?t=10360&highlight=angle+dangle&page=9

I like to hammer the head flat first before I bend it on to the tape...makes a comfortable push point for your thumb.

[Dave Shepard]

That's exactly how the Bailey nails come, in fact, you can buy just the Bailey nail. I'll be taping my nail as well!

[Reddog]

Thanks for the input.
I do vary how straight the nail is by what species of trees I am cutting.
Softwood, soft thick bark, straight.
Hardwood, thin hard bark, curved.

Wiley, I like the tape idea.

Hence why I posted the question, trying to see if there is a better way.:)