The rhythm of a hammer landing a nail is one of the few sounds that tells a listener exactly how far through the job the person is — light tap to set, three or four heavier strikes to drive, one final flush hit. These 44 nail-driving clips work that whole arc. Hammer strikes at varying force, the claw-pull squeal of a nail backing out of wood, slow creak of stressed timber under load, and a thin layer of distant construction noise for context beds.
Foley editors pull the strike sequences for any carpentry scene where a single hit won't sell the work — the audience needs the rhythm. Film and music video creators reach for the claw-pull takes when a scene calls for the sound of something coming apart slowly. Songs and music production use the percussive strikes as snare-replacement or accent layers, pitched and processed to taste. Take what fits — free to download with no attribution.