How to remove a stubborn or headless nail from wood?
ID: 190918
Description: Sometimes it's difficult to remove a nail...
Steps:
- 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.