[joshbuchan]

hello everybody,
i was just woundering whats the best/fastest way to split up my pallets in to single peace planks. i have tryed the hammer and crow bar way but i allways end up splitting the end of a pallet of somthing.... have u got any good tips about pallet splitting that i should know and u are willing to share with me? please?

Josh.

[ktdelain]

Get your dad to do it!!  sorry, not being serious there, well only half being serious - I have a pallet in my car and not quite worked out how to split it up yet - but going to set my dad on it as he's good with building things wood related, so would also appreciate tips, but will also let you know how he...I mean I get on, but I too was just going to attack them with hammers and hope for the best.

[Rangerkris]

Most are ringed nails i think so you might want to get crow bar to help with nail removal. I have never had much luck with this due to splitting.  There is someone that comes to the park that does it all, we just give him a call if we need any.

[Slowgrind]

Pallets are ring nailed. The fixings have more strength than screws!
A joiner mate of mine has a device called a nail bar, it has jaws that grab the nail head.
You can then lever out the nail or it snaps the head off the nail.
It's a bit extreme but it does the job with little mess.

[NigelB]

I use a lump hammer to knock a sharp bolster chisel between the pieces, cutting through the nails rather than trying to pull them out.
It's a bit 'brute force and ignorance' but works ok for me..

[digalotty]

i have a nail puller ( well i am a carpenter ) you can pick them up for 3 or 4 quid and if your lucky you might even find one in the pound shop

[morganh]

In the past I have found the quickest way is to use a punch to push the nails through the planks.

Cheers,

Huw

[salmoncolin1]

I've found the best way is to use a Hacksaw in between gaps

It's hard work, but it works for me & no splitting

[8doubles]

A nail puller is the tool but they are not cheap. Several on fleabay and amazon.
I found one in rubbish we were clearing from a derelict house, had to fight the other chippie for it, good job he was small and 65ish.

[joshbuchan]

wow so many posts! so many diffrent ways! my dad is prity insistent that i do it myself as hes just helped me fix my moped and mot it which cost him £200...me... i have to pay him back once i get payed, just started working!!
anyways i was havin a look around dads workshop and garages as u do, to find a angle grinder
now i know what u are thinking, to extream! but my dad has been teaching me theys skills for about 5 years now and i am only 17, also my job is a workshop assitent and am cutting metal all day and useing big macheins.

but yeah anyways!! lmao i allways get side tracked...

anyhow i was planning on just grinding strait down the side of the pallets, were the 2 bits of wood meet.

what do u lot think? yay! or nay!

*edit* also would like to add, i have 20 of the bad boys to slit so when i said fast/easy way to split, oh i meen it lol  

[Slowgrind]

Grinders arn't meant to go anywhere near wood!!!!!!
The discs burst and leave you with a face full of carbide!!!!
Stick to the simple quick bolster and lump hammer
Yer dad won't want you going to hospital!!!!
                                                                             

[joshbuchan]

ah ok thats not what i want
hmm... i will try to punch the nails thrugh 2moz, i hope they buge , i have plans for theys babys!

[Digger Tom]

 I just hit the thing with a heavier thing. Works for me.

[2peasinapod]

you need 1 of 3 method
a Nail Puller.
or a Wonder Bar.
or a 10" Pry Bar.
in my tool kit and used most days are a wonder bar and a pry bay as this has a nail puller on it.
for your info you really shouldn't hit a metal bar/chisel with a claw hammer as one of the claws hitting you in the eye is defo not fun.
3rd option is probably best bet.

[Slowgrind]

The link below is to a tool very similar to the one my mate uses:-
http://www.toolbank.com/p/C3351/FAINAILPULL
It's a bit expensive for occasional use, but it does the job!
Hammer and bolster, bar, teeth, hacksaw between board and bearer.
Just have a go you'll soon find the best method for you.