How To Save, Spend and Plan a Kitchen Remodel

Refinish, Replace or Paint Wood Floors

How To Check Your Contractors References

How to Hold a Hammer

1104_know_how_holding_03.jpg

According to Habitat for Humanity, the average beginner carpenter uses almost 30 strikes to pound a nail when it should take 3-4. Start by holding the hammer at the base and swing with your shoulder and use your forearm, but don't use your wrist. If your wrist gets tired you're doing it wrong. Here are some more how-to's.

Hold a Hammer [Real Simple]
Tips for Better Hammer Use [Hammernet]
Hammer Hints [iAfrica]

Charles & Hudson | April 2, 2006 | Comments () |

 

 

blog comments powered by Disqus

Support Our Advertisers

Want to be seen on Charles & Hudson? Advertise with us.


Social Media

Subscribe to Charles & Hudson via Email Be our Facebook Friend Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our RSS feed View our Videos

Categories

Recent posts






 

 

Main | Kitchens | Paint | Tools | Green Building | Home Security

Copyright © 2010 Charles & Hudson LLC All Rights Reserved | Contact | Privacy Policy