In article ,
Mike Harrison wrote:
The trick is to use lots of little taps, not a few heavy clumps.

And of course hit the nail square - often not that easy when up a ladder,
etc.

I also prefer a club hammer - or at least a heavy one - and light taps
with that rather than harder ones with a light hammer.

However, as has been said, for a really neat job drill the bricks and use
the special plugs.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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