Hammer

Simple Way to Raise New Walls
Two builders framing a wall on the floor need to get a lift before placing it—a couple of blocks makes it easy to get the right handholds.
Drywall Fasteners and Fastening Tools
Most installers prefer screws to hang drywall, but a few still use nails.
Magnetic Nail Holder
A tape measure holds nails in hard-to-reach areas until it can be started with a hammer.
Improvised Hammer Loop
When you have no tool belt, use a scrap of 12-ga. electrical wire.
Add Leverage to a Small Hammer
A PVC-pipe sleeve adds length to a handle to make nail pulling easier.
How to Install Built-up Crown Molding
Use these time-tested design principles and basic carpentry techniques to create beautiful layered crown and cornice trim details that will dress up any room in your house.
Keep Your Hammer from Slipping Out of Sweaty Hands
An adhesive designed for repairing shoes also makes a great DIY handle grip.
Building Skills Video: Tips for Hand-Nailing
A carpenter shows tricks of the trade to keep hand-driven nails from bending and wood from splitting.
Hand-Nailing Tricks
Building Skills: Tips for better driving and for a finished look.
Two Excellent Martinez Framing Hammers
Check out this quick video review of two new hammers from the founder of Stiletto.

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