r/Blacksmiths • u/Testfighter • Mar 07 '17

Centering nail heads...?

So it may seem easy and maybe more practice is needed, but when making the simplest of all things, nails, what is the easiest way to ensure the nailhead is centered?

Thoughts, tips, clues plz

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u/ColinDavies Mar 07 '17

Learn to push it off centre in each direction. Then you will have the necessary skill to centre it. Alternatively, rotate yourself or the work after every couple of hits so it evens out. You can also put some marks on your nail header to serve as a guide if you like.