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Video Vault: Protect Your Fingers From Nail Tips

Never prick your fingertips with screws and nails again, thanks to a magnet.

By Justin Fink

If you’ve ever reached into your nail apron only to be pricked by a nail’s pointy end, you’ll appreciate this video tip originally submitted by Fine Homebuilding reader Bob VonDrachek of Missoula, Montana. In this gem from the Fine Homebuilding Video Vault, editor Justin Fink demonstrates how a magnet and a rubber band is all you need to keep your fingertips protected.

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EmailMarketing | Jan 05, 2018 12:43pm | #1
Great tip!
canajo | Jan 05, 2018 02:32pm | #2
awesome! no more unnecessary cuts. thanks.

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