31. A . Since you sanded off the galvanized coating on the nails , you will have to use an oil-based exterior primer. 32. Further, the nail lands on the side of the nail, not flat on the nail , but at an angle to the string. 33. A variation on the nail gun is the palm nailer, which is a lightweight handheld pneumatic nailer that straps to the hand. 34. Morris, pitching with a cut on the nail of his right thumb, duplicated his effort and again it was almost a waste. 35. A : A trick that most professional carpenters use is to simply dull the sharp point on the nail before hammering it in. 36. Off with the old _ Soak a cotton ball in polish remover and hold it on the nail for several seconds before wiping off. 37. For the first time in that 40 years, I see dark shadows on the nail heads and studs ( both concealed by plaster ). 38. Framing hammers commonly have a " checkered " face, which reduces skip-off of the head if the blow is not precisely struck on the nail . 39. Biting down hard on the nail file he had in his hand, the silver fox makes a perfect replica of the cell key they need. 40. So, why not try this : Cut 1 / 4-inch exterior-grade plywood to fit the space between the rafters, and impale it on the nail points.