To drive nails into hard wood without bending them, try dipping the points into lard or other grease. You can accomplish the same end by moistening the points of the nails in a can of water.
By Ron from Cortez, CO
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I use small soap pieces with some water to make a batter-like mix: dip screws or nails in for easy penetration!
That "could" be a nice idea but can leave some greasy marks on the wood. Instead try to "scrap" a bar of soap (very ordinary soap) with the nail (or a screw) and it works better without leaving stains, no water as well!
Try this one. Let's better than the rest I've heard simply because you don't have to carry around a bar of soap, or a tub of lard. Driving nails is hard work. Work causes sweat. Sweat and body oil creates lube!
My Dad always drilled a short 1/4" hole in the end of the hammer and filled it with bees wax. Then when you needed, just rub the nail on/in the spot and away you go! Always handy, not greasy.
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