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Re: Grandfather's Tool Box - 1975 - pictures n' things
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Originally Posted by Shane
The tack hammer is used by upholstery guys to drive small nails which are known as tacks in the business. I have one that belonged to my grand father as well.
I wish I had more of his tools. You have a box full of memories and treasure there ... I'm truly envious. Good stuff.
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The heads of the tack hammers are magnetic.
The upholsterer would put a bunch of upholstery tacks in his mouth, pointy end 1st, to hold them and then just "attach" a tack to the hammer; drive the tack & then attach another.
That way he had a free hand for stretching/pulling the material tight.
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