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The claw hammer is the backbone of any tool kit. Select one on the basis of its weight and balance. For small work, such as driving in tacks and brads, use an upholsterer's, or tack hammer. The striking face of the hammer should be kept free of dirt and rust. This will prevent the face from slipping off the head of the nail and damaging the wood surface. A loose wooden hammer head can be tightened by driving small metal wedges into the top of the handle. Soaking the hammer head in water to tighten it is only a temporary cure and not satisfactory. Do not use a claw hammer for prying up heavy planks, or for pulling out heavy spikes, as the claws will break. The knack of driving a nail straight is to have the face of the hammer head at the same angle as the head of the nail. By doing this you will avoid the natural tendency to strike the nail head unevenly. Use sharp taps rather than heavy blows. This will give you more control over the hammer, and you will hit the nailhead squarely.
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