how to use a nail puller

Pulling nails cleanly without splitting the surrounding wood or leaving bent shanks in the material is a skill that matters any time you are doing demolition, salvaging lumber, or removing trim. In this tutorial, we cover how to use a nail puller correctly for different nail types and materials. We cover using a cat's paw nail puller to get under stubborn nails flush with the surface, the correct rock-and-roll technique with a pry bar to pull long nails without splitting the wood, removing finish nails from trim by pulling through the back face to prevent the front from splintering, and the different approach for galvanized ring shank nails that resist pulling. We also cover when to cut nails rather than pull them, using a reciprocating saw with a metal-cutting blade to slice nails at the joint when the board cannot be salvaged by pulling. Pull nails cleanly and save the wood for reuse. ð Free Home Maintenance Checklist â https://the-struggle-bus.beehiiv.com ð § TOOLS & PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND: â KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter â https://amzn.to/3CSgpQj â IRWIN Level I-Beam 72" â https://amzn.to/3qMOHym â IRWIN VISE-GRIP Pliers 4-Piece â https://amzn.to/3GHpYmf