Even with a collection of power tools in the garage, it stills pays to be able to use the ultimate mechanical tool combo: the hammer and the nail. Here’s five tips from Popular Mechanics for success every time: straight nails, and nice, safe thumbs.
1. Roughen the hammer’s striking face with sandpaper.
2.Blunt the nail’s sharp tip with your hammer. Â
3. Strike the edge of the nail’s head.
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4. Drive nails at different angles.
5. Let your hammer rest on the pane and slide it back and forth to drive the nail.
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Bonus Tip: Keep the end of the handle pointing toward your hips.
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