Fix a Crooked Nail

This nail has gone in crooked and must be removed to flatten the surface CrookedNail01-lg.png

4" Vice-grip Plyers - adjust to grab tightly CrookedNail02-lg.png

Grab the end of the nail CrookedNail03-lg.png

A putty-knife or spatula protects the surface CrookedNail04-lg.png

Pry against the putty-knife CrookedNail05-lg.png

Pull the nail out as straight as possible CrookedNail06-lg.png

Straighten the fibers: make it clean and matching the broken piece CrookedNail07-lg.png

Get the orientation right CrookedNail08-lg.png

White glue: this is Aleene's Original Tacky Glue CrookedNail10-lg.png

Line up the break carefully CrookedNail11-lg.png

Masking Tape over the break, smoothing it so the clapboard lines are straight CrookedNail12-lg.png

Glue is dry - an emery board flattens the surface CrookedNail13-lg.png

sanding straight along the clapboards CrookedNail14-lg.png

choose or mix a touchup paint that matches perfectly CrookedNail15-lg.png

small irregularities won't be noticed in the final dollhouse CrookedNail16-lg.png

Good Job! CrookedNail16-lg.png