TM 9-243USING A CARPENTER’S HAMMER - Continued1The claw end (1) of the hammer is for pulling nails orprying boards. Slip the claw under the nail head (2)as far as it will go, to prevent bending the head up.2Pull the handle (3) to a vertical position to withdrawthe nail.3For longer nails, place a block of wood (4) under thehead for better leverage.USING AN INSERTED FACE HAMMER2NOTEThe following procedure is only one ofmany uses of a soft-faced hammer.1Make sure faces (1) are tight in holder (2).Unwrap bearing (3) and center over shaft (4).3While supporting bearing with left hand use soft-faced hammer to tap in a circular motion until edgeof bearing is flush with shaft (4).21-11
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