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Hammer – When using a hammer, the further back you hold the handle, the more force you’ll put on the object. So, if you’re hammering a nail, start with precise, lighter hits while gripping the handle close to the hammer’s head. Once the nail is in place, drive it in by gripping the hammer at the handle’s end. Swing from the wrist for control and from the elbow for power. The material you’re working with may require a different type of hammer/mallet.
Screwdriver – First, make sure you have the correct type of head and size that matches the screws you’re working with – phillips, flat, torque, etc. Grip the handle with one hand and grip the tip of the screwdriver, near the screw, with the other. Apply force and twist until the screw catches a grip, then ensure it goes in straight.
Stepladder – Never set up a stepladder on uneven ground. Always ensure the hinged metal braces are completely straight and locked in. Heed the printed warning on the stepladder to not step higher than recommended! Standing higher than that point increases the odds that you will topple. Do not leave tools on the ladder. The last thing anyone needs is a heavy wrench falling onto their head.
Hand Saws – First, make sure the saw is sharpened, the blade is straight and has the proper amount of tension. This will make your life easier and your work cleaner. Before you start hacking away, be sure to measure (check it twice!) and draw a pencil line on the place you’re going to cut. Make one soft, perfectly straight cut along the line, hold your elbows in by your side and angle the saw properly. Then proceed to slowly saw all the way through along the cut you’ve just made.
