Introduction
Sometimes it's difficult to remove a nail that's been driven into wood if it's very thick, long, or has a broken head. Often, regular pliers won't help.
A trick can sometimes help: using a crowbar and grip pliers in combination.
The basic idea: if the nail head is missing or is too far away, you can use the grip pliers to create a new nail head that you can then pry on with a crowbar.
-
-
Here is an overview of the tool used:
-
Pliers that are no longer helpful for heavier tasks.
-
grip pliers
-
nail puller, crowbar ... there are many names
-
-
-
the nail in the wood.
-
Use the screw in the handle to adjust the grip pliers to the appropriate jaw width so that the nail can then be clamped.
-
Press both handles together to clamp the nail. The gripping pliers should click into place.
-
-
-
-
Position the crowbar between the wood and the tip of the grip pliers.
-
Try to pry the nail out using hand and arm strength.
-
-
-
Alternatively, use the other side of the crowbar to pry the nail out.
-
Place it between the nail and the grip pliers again and pry.
-
Reverse the steps to reassemble your device.
Cancel: I did not complete this guide.
One other person completed this guide.
Special thanks to these translators:
100%
Xare is helping us fix the world! Want to contribute?
Start translating ›
