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A Hammer with a fairly heavy head for large work, and a lighter one with which to drive small nails.
Fig. 30.—Withdrawing Nails.
Driving Nails.—The nail should first be held in position with the thumb and first two fingers, and given a few light raps with the hammer to start it. Then remove the fingers, and drive the nail home with steady blows, being careful to hit the head squarely so it will not bend.
Although a bent nail can be driven home with the proper stroke, it is generally easier and quicker to withdraw it and either hammer it out straight or use another.
A pair of pincers are handy for