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How to Use a Hammer

The Perfect Tool for the Job!

Catherine Boeckmann
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Here are a few hints on how to use a hammer. Don’t get nailed!

  • Don’t buy a hammer with a visible casting seam. It could fly apart as you work with it. Good hammer heads are all one smooth piece and won’t shatter.
  • If the handle on your wooden hammer comes loose, soak the entire tool in linseed oil for several hours to encourage the wood to swell—and tighten the head.
  • Just like when you hold a tennis racket, the closer to the end of the handle you grip, the more power you will wield.
  • Wear goggles when you hammer, especially if you are working with masonry or hardened nails or tackling a project above your head or at eye level.

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Catherine Boeckmann

Catherine Boeckmann loves nature, stargazing, and gardening so it’s not surprising that she and The Old Farmer’s Almanac found each other. She leads digital content for the Almanac website, and is also a certified master gardener in the state of Indiana. Read More from Catherine Boeckmann

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Ron McGilvray (not verified)

8 years 8 months ago

When pulling a nail, always turn the hammer on the horizontal plane, grabbing the nail near the bottom and bend it down. The nail will bend but you get more power in the pull.