How can I hammer finishing nails into molding without hitting/chipping
by Bab33113098
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without hitting or chipping the molding.
6 answers
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Christine Waddell
on Jun 05, 2018
Use a nail setting tool -
![Janet]()
Janet
on Jun 05, 2018
Is it possible for you to borrow or rent a finish nailer ? -
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Robyn Garner
on Jun 05, 2018
Get a "nail punch" at the hardware store. Put it over the head of the nail when you're almost in. It pokes the head down into the wood while protecting the molding. -
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William
on Jun 05, 2018
Nail in to about 1/8" to 1/4" above the surface. Use another finish nail on head of the nailed in nail and hammer to countersink it. Finish nails have a divot in the head for a nail set but this will work if you don't have a nail set. -
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Kim
on Jun 05, 2018
you could also get a bit for your drill to countersink a trim screw -
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Linda
on Jun 05, 2018
You could invest in a pneumatic nailer. If you have much to do and plan future projects it makes all the difference. Big box hardware stores are offering a compressor with stapler, finish nailer and construction nailer for $200. The quality of your projects will improve dramatically. Good luck
Christine Waddell
on Jun 05, 2018
Janet
on Jun 05, 2018
Robyn Garner
on Jun 05, 2018
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