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Short brads can be difficult to hold with your fingers in order to start with a hammer, so here’s one solution to spare you a bruised thumb: Just fold a piece of painter’s tape over on itself and push the nail through it. The flap will hold the nail upright for positioning, and you can reuse it for several nails.
– Charles Mak
Calgary, Alberta