Most people tend to spend their spare time on their electronic devices these days but just a few short decades ago, many would spend our time creating things in the wood shop. Perhaps you can remember being with your grandfather as you watched him create something as well.

Being in the wood shop meant that you were working with your hands and you were able to see an immediate benefit for the hard work that you put into it. Everything, the sights, sounds, and even the smells let us know that we were connecting in a very personal way.

There were also certain tools that were regularly used as a part of this era that aren’t as frequently used today. If you grew up in the 80s or before, those woodworking projects would often be tacked together with nails.

That is why one of the tools that was regularly used for that occasion was the nail punch. It is a small tool that was pointed and would push the head of the nail below the surface. It allowed for a smooth finish after a tiny hole was filled.

Some people will still use a nail punch today, and they are just as convenient and practical as they ever were. In addition, they weren’t a cheap piece of plastic that would break after a single use. They were made from hardened steel, and made to last for a lifetime.

The tools that we use on a daily basis may have changed to a large extent. At the same time, however, they still have a practical use if we use them today.