"MiamiCuse" wrote in
:

I rarely use hammers & nails as I typically prefer to use screws over
nails.

However once in a while I need to use nails.

I have to do some mending of framing in the attic and I need to nail
wood gussets to a joint. The space in the attic is tight and angle is
awkward. I cannot get enough leverage so I end up bending and messing
up the nails as I hammer them in. I don't think this is productive...

Is there a proper way to use a hammer to stop the nails from being
bent?

or is there a proper tool to do what I am doing without a hammer? I
cannot use a nail gun, I need to use 10d nails.

Unless I can use screws to serve the same purpose and drive them using
a power drill with a tight angle attachment.

Thanks,

MC



Wait till you try box nails someday :-)