2006-09-24 23:25:01 · 8 answers · asked by winkle3305 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I'm not sure what size nail that you are using, but if you are dealing with nails that are to small to hold onto and hit with a hammer (called a brad), then you can use a Brad Pusher. This little device is available at www.rockler.com, for $10. Just type in brad pusher in the search box. The pea shooter, which was mentioned above, is also good, but is limited to the size of a nail head. These are available at most roofing / siding suppliers. If this is a small job, then you can use a piece of cardboard to hold the nail. Just push the nail through the card board near the edge and use it to start the nail. After the nail has been started, pull the card board off and finish nailing. Good luck
2006-09-25 00:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a pinch, for the nail, try holding it with a pair of needle nose pliers until you get it started.
Just a little hint here, you can't drive a screw with a hammer without tearing something up, like the wall or wood you're working with.
For the screw, use a magnetized bit on the drill and drill away. Wouldn't hurt to actually 'start' the screw hole by driving a nail in a little way first and let the hole hold the tip of the screw while you drill it in so it doesn't wobble around as much.
2006-09-24 23:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a 'Pea Shooter'. Not sure if you can buy them.. I made mine.
It is a metal tube just a bit bigger than a #16 nail and about 1.5 feet long.
There is a ram rod that slides inside the tube and is just a weee bit longer. At the end of the ram rod is a solid steel Handel about 1 inch around and 4 inches long.
The nail is placed inside the tube and then driven with the ram rod..
You can use also use this to just START a screw and then drive it home with your power screw driver.
This is also very handy when you have to drive a nail and have no room to swing a hammer.
If you can't find one drop me a note and I'll take a picture and send it to you...
2006-09-24 23:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by o_r_y_g_u_n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glue or rubberband a small magnet on a stick, the magnet will hold a nail or screw in a tight place. To start a screw, first tap it lightly with your hammer.
2006-09-25 05:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by goofus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a sub-contractor since 1968. Use a needle-nose
vise grip or pliers...
2006-09-25 00:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mtnman (Darrell) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save yourself some money, use a thin piece of cardboard, efficient and free
2006-09-25 05:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by jeff_barajas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by 'toe' nailing ?????????!!!
2006-09-24 23:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by Govinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never seen one
2006-09-24 23:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋