How to pull out nails with a crowbar?
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The curved claw on most break rods allows for a greater degree of leverage than a straight claw, making the job easier for the user.
The straight claw allows for less movement as it is forged at 180 degrees to the shank of the shank. By pulling the nail at this angle, you will not be able to press down on the shaft to lift the nail head up without making quick contact with the surface of the workpiece.
When pulling nails from a surface around which the rod can rotate, such as the top of a fence post or a narrow plank of wood, the angle of leverage will be greater for each claw.What else do you need?
Hammer
Piece of scrap wood
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You will most likely have to push the nails up from the bottom to get them out. To do this without damaging them, follow these steps:
Step 1 - Find a piece of wood
Find a piece of wood - a block that is slightly thinner than the exposed length of the nail you will be removing.
Step 2 - Drill a Hole
In a piece of wood, drill a hole slightly larger than the diameter of the nail you will be pulling out.
Step 3 - Flip the Board
Rotate the board you will be pulling the nail from so that the point of the nail is pointing up. Make sure you leave enough space under the board for the nails to come out! As a support, use two wooden blocks (or similar) with a gap between them.
Step 4 - Place the crowbar on the nail
Push the hole in the piece of wood down the protruding end of the nail until it stops. The tip of the nail should be visible just above the hole.
Step 5 - Hammer the Nail
Hit the end of the nail with a hammer. A block of wood will prevent it from bending or breaking and getting stuck. The head of the nail should now be tall enough to fit into the paw of your shaft underneath. Now you can pull out the nail - it's the easiest part!
How to pull out a nail for free
Step 1 - Position the Claw
Slide the curved tab of the rod forward around the nail until the nail is seated in the V-groove.
Alternatively, if you will be using a nail puller to remove the nail, place the nail puller over the head of the nail and move forward or backward until the inside edge of the nail puller engages the head of the nail.
Step 2 - Pull out the nail
Push down on the opposite end of the rod until the nail lifts. If you want to remove the nail without damaging the wood base it is inserted into, you may find it helpful to insert a block of wood scraps or wood shingles under the heel of your rod. This will prevent damage to the contact area (the area under the heel of the handlebar) when force is applied.
