How do you nail in tight space?
When working with small nails or in tight quarters (or both!) keep your fingers out of the line of fire with the help of a hair accessory. A bobby pin is perfect because it can grip even the smallest nails and it provides plenty of distance between your fingers and the hammer.
Why do my nails keep bending when hammering?
If you’re bending the nail each time, it usually means the hammer is hitting the nail at a slight angle (or too big a hammer!) The head must hit the nail head perfectly flat to drive it in straight.
How do you drive a nail in one hit?
While holding the nail, tap the head a few times to drive it in just far enough for it to stand by itself. Then take your fingers away and swing the hammer a little harder. Don’t use heavy strokes until the nail is about an inch into the wood.
Is it safe to nail into a wall?
When hanging a picture, it’s best to drive the nail into a wall stud for superior strength. A single 1 1/2-inch (4d) or 2-inch (6d) finishing nail will support most pictures, even when nailing between studs. The trick is to drive the nail into the wall at a steep angle, at least 45 degrees.
Can I just hammer a nail into a wall?
How to hammer a nail – some final advice. If your walls are very thick, take a wine cork and push the nail into it, leaving the tip visible. Once you”ve hammered the nail into the wall, carefully remove the cork with a knife. Don”t try to pull the cork, as it will simply drag the nail out the wall along with it.
Will I get electrocuted if I drill into a wire?
Damage to electrical wiring from drilling into walls is a surprisingly frequent phenomenon – especially when buildings are being renovated. In the worst case, if the protective earth conductor has been damaged you otherwise run the risk of a fatal electric shock.
Is it safe to drill above a plug socket?
Don’t drill directly above or below light switches and plug sockets. Invest in a stud finder/metal detector (as mentioned above) that will detect wires and pipes. If you do mistakenly drill into a water pipe, think of the little boy with his thumb in the dyke and LEAVE THE DRILL BIT IN THERE.
Can I hang a picture above a plug socket?
Don’t hang pictures above light switches (or sockets, if you want to be on the safe side) or to the left/right of sockets. You should be fine, unless your house has form for weirdness.
How close can I drill to a plug socket?
JohnD. You are not supposed to drill directly above, or below, or to either side of an accessory. Nor within 150mm of the junction of wall and ceiling, wall and floor, or wall and wall in an internal corner.
Do socket cables run up or down?
Safety Zones for Electrical Cables in Walls There are a number of electrical wiring safe zones in which the cables should run: Vertically from any switch or socket – the safety zone runs the width of the socket or switch both up to the ceiling and down to the floor.
How far can you run an electrical line?
As an example, for a 120-volt circuit, you can run up to 50 feet of 14 AWG cable without exceeding 3 percent voltage drop….For 240-volt circuits:
| 14 AWG | 100 feet |
|---|---|
| 12 AWG | 120 feet |
| 10 AWG | 128 feet |
| 8 AWG | 152 feet |
| 6 AWG | 188 feet |
Can you drill into wall with live wire?
Wires typically run vertically or horizontally from outlets and switches. Don’t drill directly in-line above/below an outlet of switch, or directly left/right, and you will rarely hit anything. Wires rarely change run direction unless it’s at a j-box of some kind. Pretty much the same with pipes.
How do you tell if there are electrical wires in the wall?
Another way to get an idea of where the electrical wiring runs in a house is by taking a look in an attic or basement. There, wires are usually exposed, and you’ll be able to see where they go by following their path through the framing. ElectricalConnection states that certain wires are more avoidable than others.