[12 piece bucket]

Paying my way through college, I worked as a Framer. We didn't use nail guns and when laying pressure treated 2x8 T&G subfloors we used the heaviest Vaughan hammer we could handle. Usually a 27oz.

Over time I found I could drive 16 penny nails pretty well by setting it with one tap and then driving it home with a single blow.

I distinctly remember the feel as not "uncocking" before impact.

Well get your college hammer out . . . put it in your left hand and prepare to bust up some crap . . . look at your left wrist when it is cocked . . . describe the condition of the wrist in Chapter 4 terms . . . what is it at Top of your HAMMERING motion????