The Handyman's Pocket Book: Nails.

The range of nails made for various purposes is very wide.  Those shown here are the most generally handy for household use.  Nails are mostly sold by weight.

A. TACK.  General upholstery.  Available from 0.25 in. to 1.25 in.  Useful sizes 0.5 in. and 0.75 in.  Improved tacks are similar but have larger heads.

B. PANEL PIN.  Furniture-making, toys and fine work generally.  Made from 0.125 in. to 2 in.
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C. LINO SPRIGS.  For fixing lino, window glasses, picture backs, etc.  Made from 0.5 in to 0.75 in.

D.  CLOUT NAIL.  Fixing webbing, roofing felt, etc.  Made from 0.75 in. to 3 in.  Most useful sizes 0.75 in. to 1 in.

E.  CUT BRAD.  Flooring and general carpentry.  Not liable to split the grain.  Available sizes 0.5 in. to 3 in.  Useful sizes 1.5 in to 2 in.

F.  STAPLE.  For holding down wire, upholstery springs, etc.  Made from 0.5 in to 4 in.  Most useful sizes 0.5 in. to 1.5 in.

G.  BOOTMAKER'S RIVET.  Boot repairing.  Made in various sizes.  Useful size is 0.5 in.

H.  OVAL WIRE NAIL.  Joinery.  Not so liable to split wood as french nail, and the head is smaller, but not so strong.  Available sizes 0.5 in. to 6 in.  Useful sizes 1 in. to 2 in.

I.  CUT CLASP NAIL.  Carpentry.  Grips very strongly.  Made from 0.75 in. to 8 in.  Useful sizes are 2 in. to 4 in.

J.  FRENCH OR WIRE NAIL.  Generally carpentry where large head do not matter.  Available sizes 0.5 in. to 6 in.  Most useful are 1 in. to 3 in.