On Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:48:59 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

Skew, (or some people call it "tosh" nailing) is the normal way. There
is a knack however.

I haven't got the knack yet but perhaps it is just a case of practice
making perfect?

Even when using 4x2, isn't the 4" the depth of the wall and you hammer
through the 2" thick part. This is where I get into trouble as the
nail tends to come out the other side, rather than through the bottom!

You can use screws if you prefer - the self drilling ones like turbogold
will not usually split wood near an edge. Failing that a framing nailer
is another way!

The gas powered "laughing" gun mentioned earlier? I read your FAQ page
and they sound dangerous and expensive!

Thanks.