I needed something to drive "brads" into tight spaces so I came up with this.
I ground the point off an impact center punch (for wood) and magnetized it.
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The thin panels are a little thinner than the slot so I could assemble them faster with wet glue.
When I glue the panels into the frames, I'll use small nails to hold the panel pieces against the outside of the slot (the pressure is also like clamping a glued joint).
In order to drive these 3/4" finish nails in a tight space (too tight for a hammer at the edge of panels) I decided I needed an impact tool.
So I ground the point off an impact center punch for wood and magnetized the driver tip.
I can also use this on drawer bottoms. |
![]() | 3/4" nail magnetically held to front of impact nail driver tool. |
![]() | I'm driving the 3/4" nail in at about 45° so it won't come out the front. |
![]() | Closer look, you can see the gap at the back of the panel (this side). |
![]() | Nail down. And you can see the gap, the nails are doing their job. |