Do you recall spending your summer afternoons in your grandfather’s garage, with the air filled with the smell of sawdust and the sound of hammering resonating off the walls? There was always a toolbox full of sturdy, well-used tools—none more important than the basic nail punch—whether they were being used for building a treehouse, mending an old chair, or creating something out of nothing.
Even though it wasn’t the main attraction, that little, straightforward instrument was an essential component of every effort. And for a lot of us, it was among the first implements we ever touched in our hands as we studied the exquisite craft of workmanship at the feet of an inspiration.
For those who grew up in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, or even the ’80s, woodworking projects were often a family affair. Back then, weekends were dedicated to fixing things ourselves.
