How to remove a stubborn or headless nail from wood?

ID: 190918

Description: Sometimes it's difficult to remove a nail...

Steps:

  1. Here is an overview of the tool used:
  2. Pliers that are no longer helpful for heavier tasks.
  3. grip pliers
  4. nail puller, crowbar ... there are many names
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  6. the nail in the wood.
  7. Use the screw in the handle to adjust the grip pliers to the appropriate jaw width so that the nail can then be clamped.
  8. Press both handles together to clamp the nail. The gripping pliers should click into place.
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  10. Position the crowbar between the wood and the tip of the grip pliers.
  11. Try to pry the nail out using hand and arm strength.
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  13. Alternatively, use the other side of the crowbar to pry the nail out.
  14. Place it between the nail and the grip pliers again and pry.
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