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Hammer Tips: Hit the Nail


Here's the goal, folks. You want to hit the nail squarely and with force. I don't mean hard pounding, but I don't want anyone "tapping" either!

To score a direct hit every time, simply grab the nail near the top and watch the nail, not the hammer as you swing to strike the nail. The hammer is designed to use the momentum of a smooth, easy swing to drive the nail. So let it do what it was designed to do!

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