Square nails are useful for:Dating old buildings.Architectural salvage collections.Primitive and blacksmith tool displays.Historical restoration projects.General dating guide:Hand-forged nails: before about 1800–1830.Cut nails: roughly 1790–1900.Modern wire nails: after about 1890.Weight and measurements are for all items

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