It does take some technique to hold the hammer and shank firmly, but it can be done even with "ultra" hard hammers if done carefully. Good results as well.
Paul
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In a message dated 08/31/07 16:43:28 Central Daylight Time, A440A writes:
Paul writes:
<<
I've found their greatest utility to be in stitching from the side of the
hammer at or just above the wood molding. A single needle all the way through at
various positions in a straight line up from the tip of the molding can do
wonders. But with care! A stitch at a time. >>
I was always concerned with stressing the pinning when trying to go
laterally into ultra hard hammers, so I guess that is why I have avoided this.
Maybe my technique is faulty...
Ed Foote RPT
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