On Cabinetmakers' Hammers & Their Usefulness
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After concluding my very subjective series on the best design for round-headed mallets, I decided to dedicate one (or two) entries to the cabinetmaker’s hammer. Traditionally, hammers are used for driving nails head on, driving nails using a nail set, and for persuading stubborn furniture parts to get together during glue-ups. But because the craft
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On Cabinetmakers' Hammers & Their Usefulness
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25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them - Bob Vila
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Types of Hammers & Their Uses
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