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Nailing Basics

Despite the advent of nail guns, sometimes you still have to hit the nail on the head

by Larry Haun

There are subtleties in any endeavor, even for something that seems as simple as driving a nail with a hammer. A veteran of the California tract housing boom explains, with tips on handling nail and hammer in a variety of situations.

Nailing Basics
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From Fine Homebuilding110 , pp. 80-85 July 1, 1997
Related Topics:
Tools | Safety | Hammers and Nailsets | Finish Nails | Framing Nails | Nails and Fasteners
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