Table of contents:
Video: Nail yourself: how it works
Whether nail in mini format or with extra length - this is how you hit it on the head.
It must sit sufficiently deep in a stable and solid surface. Consider crumb layers - such as plaster.
Defuse pointed nails for wood.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
A sharp nail can split solid wood. Turn it upside down and take the edge off with a few hammer blows.
A strip of paper fixes the steel pin when it is attached.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
Are you handling mini nails? These snap off easily, the hammer lands on the thumb: a cardboard strip fixes the steel pin when it is attached.
Nails driven in at an angle make the connection tighter.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
Nails driven in at an angle make the connections stronger.
Staggered nails: This way the board remains intact, is not split.
Drive the shrub head of nails into the wood with the countersink.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
Drive the shrub head of nails into the wood with the countersink. Then level the recess with wood or wax putty.
The nail is hidden under the wood chip.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
Take off the wood shavings with the chisel and nail in the hollow. Then sink the nail and glue the chip: nail disappeared.
Incorrectly hammered in nails are removed with the pliers.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
Nail driven in wrong or wrong: pull it out with a pair of pliers by briefly jerking. A board underneath prevents dents.
Long nails that stick out do not bend but bend and sink.
Photo: Das Haus / Kirchner
Do not turn over long nails that stick out from the back of the board. Bend over a file and lower the tip into the wood.
In this post you read:
- Nail yourself
- That's how it's done
Popular by topic
Build intermediate rafter insulation yourself: how it works
The roof can be effectively insulated with intermediate rafter insulation. Our guide will help you with the implementation
Build the garbage can yourself: how it works
A garbage can cladding or garbage can box lets gloomy garbage cans shine in new splendor. We show you how you can build it yourself
Do-it-yourself knowledge: Become a hobby carpenter thanks to a do-it-yourself course
Do-it-yourself is a trend. But who can proudly say that they built their kitchen or dining table themselves? With professional help and workshop
Build external stairs yourself: how it works
An external staircase is practical, but how do you build the helpful stairs yourself? We explain it step by step and show the differences
Crafts: Spice up the wooden tray with nail polish
What to do with nail polishes that you no longer like? Instead of throwing it away, you can use it to pry up a wooden tray. With a little color, the wood
