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Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 7:43:54 PM

ourmsbetty

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Ok so I can build a fire and cook over it.

I can pitch a tent.

I can tie just about any knot there is...

I can find my way anywhere.

I can stop bleeding and preform CPR

I can cook, sew, clean, decorate, and organize

I can manage one person or a dozen.

I can't sing, but I can dance.

I can write (well, I'm told.) I can paint. I can act.

So why can't I hammer a bloody nail in straight to save my life?

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 7:51:37 PM

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Its the nail fault. They keep moving about when they feel the head of the hammer when its approaching.

I let the pros to the work...if they wear those tank top shirts...sweat glistening on their muscles

cold shower time...

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 7:51:57 PM

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I was told to use my arm and not my wrist - that helped a lot.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 7:54:10 PM

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Its the nail fault. They keep moving about when they feel the head of the hammer when its approaching.

I let the pros to the work...if they wear those tank top shirts...sweat glistening on their muscles

cold shower time...

It's one nail in a rolling table... I'd feel silly calling a carpenter.

I do have a boy who usually takes care of these things, but the little brat is somewhere in Louisiana on business.

So I'm on my own.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 7:55:11 PM

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I was told to use my arm and not my wrist - that helped a lot.

Thanks. I tried that but it's not really working for me. I seem to really miss when I do that and bend the nail.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 8:02:24 PM

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Hold the nail close to the head with a pair of needle-nose pliers. If you don't have them, or don't know what they are, insert the nail between the teeth of the comb and use that to hold it. Since you're inexperienced, don't try big hammer swings. Start with little taps.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 8:04:22 PM

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Is it a type of hardwood? If so, even the best have problems driving nails into it. Can you use a drill and drill bit? If so, select a bit with a slightly smaller diameter than the nail you want to drive and pre-drill a hole where you want the nail to go. It makes driving a nail much easier, especially in hardwood.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 8:05:10 PM

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Maybe you have a knot under the surface.
Do you have a drill?
Make a leading hole - MUCH smaller than diameter of the nail.
Neighbor might have such a drill for a 5-minute loan.

Sounds like it's a repair. Yes? Nail larger than before? Existing hole?

Is the "rolling table" moving on you?

Can you get the nail started with teeny, tiny strokes? Maybe 1/4 inch in before the big WHACK?

Are there screws at other, similar places in table? If so, back one out and go get IDENTICAL one.

Hope these few ideas help.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 8:13:59 PM

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Alot of people have challenges in getting nailed straight and proper.

Like Cali mentioned, using a clasping tool to grasp the shaft and use short, rapid strokes to get the hole started, once it's in a little bit, you can use harder longer strokes until the nail is all the way in.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 9:38:25 PM

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 9:51:46 PM

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 10:09:45 PM

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<<< is pure of heart

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 10:13:40 PM

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*snort*

alright, i sincerely and dearly like the pure one and love purepleasure. ok?

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 10:19:42 PM

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*tightly hugs the hugless one and smiles*

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 10:21:21 PM

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/13/2010 10:54:39 PM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VBi-r6y9lM

At exactly 1:07 minutes, you will get your answer...

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/14/2010 7:08:56 PM

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Wow. Thanks for all the advice everyone.

Cali, your needle nose pliers tip did the trick.

However, the wood split (sorry, igor no idea what kind of wood it is. I captured the cart from others who were moving out years ago) so Lance, next time I will try the drill trick.

It's a very sturdy old cart but the top supports are coming loose. I want to reinforce them and put a new top on it to hold my tv in my new apartment.

Thanks again.

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/14/2010 7:12:35 PM

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So why can't I hammer a bloody nail in straight to save my life?

Think for yourself..it's just a nail..geez

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/14/2010 7:39:15 PM

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I once was told to imagine the head of the nail as the head of someone you are really upset at and then you will hit it straigt every time. Lol Works for me!

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RE: Argh... (This should NOT be this hard) - 6/14/2010 7:43:24 PM

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So why can't I hammer a bloody nail in straight to save my life?

Think for yourself..it's just a nail..geez

I think for myself just fine, thank you, but this is not an area where I have much knowledge or experience. No one can know everything. Carpentry is not a skill I happen to have.

Can you paint a landscape?

But that's actually my point. It's just a nail. It should be a simple thing, but it's turning out not to be.

Life's little ironies.

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