…used for face nailing floors, siding…
…Sometimes the nails are meant to be…
…angle after the nail has passed through…
…percent of cut nail use, nailing is the same as with round nails. Thinner boards take a nail 3/4-inch from…

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…or beeswax will make driving certain nails, especially casing nails, much easier. If you are driving a cement-coated nail, always keep it going all the way once you start. Friction heats up the nail's coating and if you stop midway…

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…way to remove finish nails from old woodwork…
…wall, pull out the nails using a vise grip. Grasp the nail with the vice grip on…
…the wood and pull the nail through. Repeat this procedure until all the nails are removed. This method…

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When nailing subfloor plywood, snap chalk lines on the plywood to indicate the position of each joist. This gives a nailing target to ensure that nails hit the joists for good holding.

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…just one hand free to both hold the nail in place and hammer. One hand nailing is easier than it sounds. Simply wedge the nail between the hammer's claw with the point facing forward and the nail head resting on the hammer head base…

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When building a deck, always nail a thinner member to a thicker member. Hot-dipped zinc-coated nails are a good choice. For more holding power…
…consider using either ring- or spiral-shanked nails, or go with deck screws. If using screws…

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…lot of face nailing on the last…
…into place and nail it every 6", even the nails won't keep…
…closed and face nail with a finish…
…The finish nail does not have…
…of using cut nails like these for…
…power when face nailing. http…

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An easy way to prevent a nail from splitting wood is by tapping the point of the nail with a hammer. This blunts the point and prevents the wood from splitting.

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…hardwood molding, by using what is called a nail spinner. With this low-cost device chucked into your power drill, you just insert the nail and then "drill" it into position. The nail will penetrate to within 1/4 in. or so of…

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…aligned with the previous nails, and evenly spaced…
…a wide selection of nails may be used. Copper, square-headed cut nails, and other decorative nail heads add accent and authenticity…
…should be used when face nailing floors. Any stray hit…

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