U1 – INTRODUCTION
TIPS S3 TOOLS – PERSUADER
U1
019 Straw Bale-Tools: the Straw Bale Hammer or Persuader
This wooden hammer "persuades" each bale (at least as long as it is not fixed by battens). It is a must on each straw building site and also easy to manufacture in the DIY process from residues of construction wood. Only the handle should be sturdy (typically hardwood). Do not screw the handle to the wooden plates too often (2 times should be enough), otherwise it will break more easily at this point. The Persuader should be heavy, but it is used with a swing to move the bales back into the row, or to connect the upper bale with the underlying ones well.
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