In the course of my work I have to install baseboards from time to time, and I’ve found that holding the nailset in the manner shown in the drawing allows me the stability that’s necessary for accurate nailing. I wrap two fingers over and two under the set, and I place my weight either on my fingertips and my thumb, or on the heel of my hand.
—Harry Muruaga, Fayetteville, AR
Edited and illustrated by Charles Miller
From Fine Homebuilding #34
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Harry points out the need for a better/different nail set. I got the double ended spring nail set which sets a 15ga nail and 18ga brad. If you use finish nails, use the nail set and center punch springtool, because the point fits into the head of the finish nail. see the link below.
http://springtools.shptron.com/p/double-ended-1-32-2-32-nail-set