Late 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), revolutionary politician and president of the United States of America. From nail + making.
Definition of nail-making in US English:
nail-making
nounˈneɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ
historical
The manufacture of nails; = "nailing".
adjectiveˈneɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ
historical
That makes or manufactures nails.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), revolutionary politician and president of the United States of America. From nail + making.