tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post4636417537408487211..comments2024-03-22T03:27:54.246+01:00Comments on The Green Lever - Using minimal resources for maximum quality of life: Where & How to Collect Pallets - Identifying untreated wood, safety and good housekeepingThe Green Leverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335293795269368752noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-13666522648327990572014-06-01T21:07:22.966+02:002014-06-01T21:07:22.966+02:00Hi Lee,
The wood usually splits at the nail head b...Hi Lee,<br />The wood usually splits at the nail head because the nail is bent over on the under side of the pallet. I would straighten this out before attempting to pry the plank off (I show this in the film). <br /><br />If the nails are not bent over and the planks are splitting I would saw through the nails to remove the planks and then remove the last bit of nail by driving them out with a flat-faced punch (I've used a 6" nail with the point ground flat in the past).<br /><br />At the points where the nails pass through the planks and into the wooden blocks, I know that these nails are at least 3" (75mm) long, so I tackle this by turning the pallet upside down and pry the blocks away from the underside of the pallet. Often hitting the block on the side with a small sledgehammer will be enough to furnish a gap large enough to put the pry bar in. Once the blocks are removed, the nails can be knocked through so that the heads are clear of the top of the pallet face and the pry bar can remove them. Failing this I use a bolster chisel to cut through the nails, or cut through the nails with a hacksaw. The remnant of nail left in the wood can be removed by using a punch to drive the head above the wood surface.<br /> <br />The other reason the wood splits is that the pry bar is not positioned correctly, either there is too little of the bar pushing against the plank or the fulcrum for the bar is incorrect. <br /><br />Ultimately, you'll find some pallets where the planks split no matter how careful you are so give them up as a bad job or see if you can use the much shorter length that is not nailed and just saw it from the rest of the pallet. Often these planks have checks and shakes in them and are just not going to be of much use except as firewood - remember most pallets will not be made of high quality timber.<br /><br />Hope this helps, if you need further information just get back in touch.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting the blog. Cheers, AndyThe Green Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335293795269368752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-58570231221433656742014-05-27T09:15:23.487+02:002014-05-27T09:15:23.487+02:00What's the best way to keep the wood from spli...What's the best way to keep the wood from splitting when prying?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446615730856167742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-33030821303215294332014-04-27T16:05:27.539+02:002014-04-27T16:05:27.539+02:00Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. The music...Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful. The music is 'Nimba' by Green Earth Forever which I never tire of hearing and believe me when editing the films I hear it many times.<br />Thanks for your comment. Best Wishes, Andy.The Green Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335293795269368752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-84026410757516889832014-04-22T16:37:40.083+02:002014-04-22T16:37:40.083+02:00Loved this article! So informative! What is the mu...Loved this article! So informative! What is the music you used in the video? I love it! Twills in Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742706500480548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-90044947672647206992012-09-12T04:06:52.074+02:002012-09-12T04:06:52.074+02:00Hmmmm, fancy a working holiday to the Spanish dese...Hmmmm, fancy a working holiday to the Spanish desert? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717836036815107802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-85779364483658762562012-07-19T11:08:52.372+02:002012-07-19T11:08:52.372+02:00All I do is use a nail punch to drive the remains ...All I do is use a nail punch to drive the remains of the nail far enough to lift the head above the plank surface. I then use the claw hammer or nail pliers to pull it out, there is very little resistance. If you do not have a nail punch or thin flat-faced punch, then a heavy nail with the point sawn off will suffice.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and for your question.<br /><br />Regards, Andy.The Green Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335293795269368752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-86915360382615588252012-07-19T05:20:00.664+02:002012-07-19T05:20:00.664+02:00how do you get the nails out out of the pallets af...how do you get the nails out out of the pallets after using a hacksawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-59272098342547132802012-02-15T11:00:15.435+01:002012-02-15T11:00:15.435+01:00No problem, glad it was useful.
Thanks for droppin...No problem, glad it was useful.<br />Thanks for dropping by.<br />Cheers, Andy.The Green Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335293795269368752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199850434720533796.post-8306297311019405672012-02-13T17:26:55.946+01:002012-02-13T17:26:55.946+01:00More important info, and I thank you!More important info, and I thank you!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519828196365770040noreply@blogger.com