A shorter course in woodworking; a practical manual for home and school . ced is good. A smaller brad-hammer or upholsterers hammer is also very convenient. 58. Use of the Hammer. Nailing.—Hold the hammer nearthe end of the handle, ^ and swing it freely but so that the head canstrike the nail squarely (Fig. 171) and not slantingly, or it may bedriven crooked or bent. Use light strokes—mere taps—in startingthe nail. After you are sure it is going straight, you can use moreforce. On nice work do not try to sink the nail quite flush with thewood. Leave that for the nail-set (see page 68), as even
A shorter course in woodworking; a practical manual for home and school . ced is good. A smaller brad-hammer or upholsterers hammer is also very convenient. 58. Use of the Hammer. Nailing.—Hold the hammer nearthe end of the handle, ^ and swing it freely but so that the head canstrike the nail squarely (Fig. 171) and not slantingly, or it may bedriven crooked or bent. Use light strokes—mere taps—in startingthe nail. After you are sure it is going straight, you can use moreforce. On nice work do not try to sink the nail quite flush with thewood. Leave that for the nail-set (see page 68), as even a slightdent will be likely to show when the work is finished. To start a nail straight, sight it from different directions. Keepthe face of the hammer free from grease or glue. Bore holes when In rare cases it will do to hold it nearer the head, as in driving very fine brads indelicate work. 64 A Shorter Course in Woodworking there is danger of splitting or when slender nails are driven into hardwood, lest they bend. The hole should not be quite so large as the.
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