How to Use a Hammer Correctly?
Number one consideration above all else is safety - so be sensible and use your common sense.
Here are some things to watch out for:
1. A slippery hammer can cause nails to bend over or fly off the surface your hammering into. So always ensure that the hammer head is thoroughly cleaned and dried at regular intervals.
2. Hold the handle firmly at the end.
3. When delivering each blow, keep your eye on the nail.
4. Start off the nail by gently tapping into the wood until it is self supporting. If it is a particularly hard timber you may want to use a pricker to give the nail a head start.
5. Each blow of the hammer should be a rhythmical swing from the elbow. Wrist movement should not happen.
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