Capewell Horseshoe Nails

We use to refer to these smaller #3 Capwell horseshoe nails as a 3 inch Capewell Nails or 3 inch Disciples Cross nail, because we began using them to make smaller crosses. These Capewell Horseshoe nails are not technically a 3 inch Diciples Cross nail.

We mistakenly began calling them this when we would talk to people.
These are #3 Capewell Horseshoe nails.
The #3 Capewell Horseshoe nail does not measure 3 inch.


Compare the difference between prebent #3.5 Capewell Horseshoe nails and prebent #3 Capewell Horseshoe nails here!

If you are wanting to use the exact same nails as the Disciples Cross, you will want the #3.5 bent nails.
If you would like a slightly smaller cross, you will want the #3 bent nails.

There will be about a 1/4" difference in the height of the cross when assembled.

Click on pictures below to see close-up view
capewell horseshoe nails #3 vs. #3.5 Bent Nails
Both wrapped in 20 gauge wire.
left: #3, right: #3.5

Wire Comparison

Choose between a variety of colors!

Compare the difference between 20 and 22 gauge wire here!

Disciples Cross standard is the 20 gauge wire.

The 22 gauge wire is slightly smaller.

Click on pictures below to see close-up view
capewell horseshoe nail 22 vs. 20 Gauge Wire
Both wrapped on #3 nail.
grey - 22g
gold - 20g

We only use fresh Capewell Horseshoe Nails


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