I'd forgotten I'd seen your review and bought the same air nail remover from aliexpress. Exactly the same issue with the non standard hose fitting, it's not PCL or Euro fitting but once changed for a Euro connector it's brilliant for removing nails from pallet wood
Heat guns are easier to use and control. Plus you can watch the surface while using. Nail remover is a keeper... I've not seen one before. Likely going on the Wish List. Thanks, Keith.
Heat guns are a nightmare…. Not only do they work hotter increasing the chance of scorching the timber beneath, they remove the paint at higher temperatures so any lead additive’s can vapourise….. then the fan blows all those lovely toxic vapours all up in your face…. IR strippers use radiated heat, over convection heat, so they work faster, don’t vapouriest toxic fumes or blast air all over e work space. The down side is they cost more.
@@BrainFizz While the very basic versions of heat guns have limited controls, many heat guns today have temperature and fan speed controls, which help avoid damage to the substrate and reduce material fly away. Also, if you are using a heat gun on lead paint then you're doing it wrong. Paint remover is the recommended method for lead based paints.
I also got the denailer a year or so ago, also had to replace the hose fitting and it’s a pure beast. I use it to remove nails from pallets, one of my best and favorite tools
Can you use these to dismantle pallets by driving the nail through into the block, or do you still need to seperate the slats from the block beforehand ?
i have had one of those for a couple of years now and find them great fo removing nails. I use a lot of reclaimed wood and I fire them into a bucket with a large magnet inside, i can then take the marnet out and get all the nails with it. the other tool i find good is the roughneck beam puller that has two prongs on the end and loops under the batter and then prises the wood off without damaging the wood.
Nail gun is great for reclaiming pallet wood. I’ve had one for 3 years, and like you I have a huge 320m² of roof sarking, but in my case it’s all for burning as it’s 260 years old and thoroughly nail-sick. The advantages of closed window wood burners…
Thanks for the review Keith, the de-nailer tool i love it defo have to get one of those some day, as for the scraper erm no thanks takes too long and as you said holding it for 10-20 seconds is a bit of a pain. Stay Safe, Barry (Wirral)
The nail remover is pretty cool, I haven't heard about them before. But now I know thanks to you! You were on point for the paint remover and the lack of guides makes it really difficult to hold at constant height. Heat gun makes this job much easier and probably cheaper. Bahco carbide stripers are one of the best hand tools I own and are a treasure trove, well worth the higher cost compared to other crap on the market.
I have had good results removing paint and stains sing a wallpaper steam unit.. which I have added other tools to for using in kitchen and cleaning tiles and porch...
The "de-nailer" is great, but put it over a bucket of something (sawdust, sand, etc.) to absorb the impact because they ricochet. I recycled a couple hundred feet of cedar fence and would still be pulling nails if I hadn't bought the air tool.
Years ago, my Dad had a similar heat paint remover. It was basically a mini 2 bar electric fire with a handle, but it had semi circular rails at the business end to keep the right distance from the work. Very effective , but who knows how much lead paint we stripped with it at the time!
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I definitely need one of these nail removers, Marks being going on about these and how awesome they are. I'll need a compressor first though, I'm sure I could get a small one for under my workbench. Interesting video as always Keith thank you.
just ordered the denailer with your link, and there's a 5% voucher on it today too :D picked up a van load of hardwood crates from floor tiles that i need to break up and denail so i can put them through the planer that heater would probably be improved with some little wheels on the sides that keep it the right distance from the wood. you could then just slowly roll it over the surface. might be worth experimenting with?
Great review of nail remover. Ive been on the fence about getting one for a while. Appreciate the information. I didnt find stuff in a skip but use pallet wood a lot and found pile of old flooring a while ago. Definitely reusable. Thanks again
Those paint strippers have been around a long time. I remember in the late 60s or early 70s using one on fancy door trim. It burnt more than it stripped. I am sure my long term health was effected by burning lead paint. This was old enough to be just 2 wire cloth chord and a wooden handle untit.
I got a Nail Locker quite a few years ago, after watching 'Gid'. Very useful, and yes, definitely over a bin to catch the ricochets. Merry Christmas and New Year to you and yours.
Yeah not just having a spacer on the stripper seems like a no brainer to me. Neat idea, but it needs another revision or two. That nail remover was pretty sweet though
Don’t keep lifting the plate up to look underneath it. Slide it over to a new area, which can either be heating the new area whilst you scrape the previous area or simply moved back to heat it more… either way it’s faster and you stop loosing all the heat into the air and keep directing it to where your working.
I only deal with restoration and renovation of historic windows and doors, and everything gets stripped of paint prior to repair and repainting with linseed paint. I use the cobra speedheater which has the smaller head but work unbelievably fast. Even on 200 year old paint.👌
Ooh, new toys. The de-nailer was impressive, could see that if you had a lot of reclaimed wood that would really save you time and effort. I was thinking exactly the same with the IR paint stripper, it needs some feet to keep the stripper the prescribed 10-12mm off the surface. A small digital countdown clock on the back would also be useful to make the timing easier. But I think the problem Keith is that you weren’t using it on IR paint. I don’t have any IR paint, but if you do have some that needs stripping then I bet it’ll be the bees knees ! 😂
I have one of those nail removal guns in my Amazon wish list. I am hoping that Santa thinks I was good enough to get one this year! Those scrapers are great too. I use mine for scraping away glue after glue-ups.
That de-nailer looks good, not cheap but if you use a lot of reclaimed wood then it's a must have. As soon as you said IR stripper I knew which tool was crap! better off using a heat gun as you can angle it to spread the heat 'in front' and you can see if it's burning!
I wsthinking the same, perhaps wheels that make it easier to move at the required height, would be interesting to see electricity cost v tradesman time and if it is economically viable 🙏👍👍👍👍👍
I’m glad you were wearing that mask. The smoke coming off the bedside table from the ceramic stripper made me nervous. I can only imagine what’s in it!
Pretty interesting tools indeed, Keith! 😃 I guess the paint stripper would work best for metal. Who knows? Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Not sure about ceramic heater elements but I have been using infrared paint strippers for years (Speedheater from Sweden) - they work great on paint but not varnishes - one trick on paint with an infrared stripper is to paint the surface with linseed oil (let it dry fully) and then strip it. The Speedheater is very good on windows as you can protect glass with reflective tape. The Sandvik scrappers are good but I found the Linbide to be better.
I've also got the speedheater, what particular tape are you using? I was thinking about using something heat resistant to protect the glass, but wasn't sure what to try.
@@okafka5446 Been using aluminum foil duct sealing tape on 1/8" masonite to make handheld reflective heat shields. I cut masonite to about 10 inches wide and at least 4-6 inches longer than the Speedheater. I bevel all the edges to 45° and cover the entire surface with aluminum foil duct sealing tape to reflect the infrared. Overlap the tape 1/2” and roller or squeegee it with a credit card for good adhesion. Essentially a hand held spray paint shield for infrared reflectance. I let the tape wrap over the edge to the back side but do not bother covering the back side. 10 inches allows you to hold one edge in your gloved hand and the speed heater in the other. Typically the bevel is up so the infrared gets to the edge of the glazing putty or paint but does not hit the glass. Square edge 1/8" Masonite also works. On small multipane windows I have cut the Masonite to fit the exact opening and just dropped it into the openings. I use the foil covered masonite as you wood a spray paint shield. A foil covered reflectance shield will last years. If you are doing a lot of work you can make two infrared shields and exchange them as required so they stay cool. I like the Speedheater because it also loosens up the glazing putty for easy removal along with the paint. Sorry for the long answer - fire protection is key with the Speedheater. With a heat shield you can put the Speedheater as close to the paint as you normally would. These heat shields are very useful so many paint stripling situations. I have a whole bunch for different situations where an adjoining surface has to be protected. Best of luck!
@@gregorymacneil2836 Thanks for the detailed reply Gregory - that all makes perfect sense. I'm a painter based in the UK specialising in exterior work. Only recently swapped to the speedheater, and have been experimenting with methods to protect glass. Will definitely give your one a try. I was also wondering if there was anything like a heat resistant tape on the market, which would then allow both hands to be free - still researching that. Have you tried the Bahco 625? It's my go to, when stripping sask windows. Cheers Simon
@@okafka5446 I have used several Bahco scrapers and love them but having said that I recently tried a Linbide Scraper which I have found to be a bit more aggressive. I think the Linbide’s angle of attack is better. Replacement blades are about the same cost - the Linbide is not as nice looking as the Bahco. If you remove the window sashes and set them out on a flat surface you can just lay the infrared shield on the window and free up a hand. For window trim etc we just put the heater on a bunch of fire brick to protect the table and feed the trim underneath the heater much the same way a blacksmith dies with a propane forge. Two people can strip a lot of trim with that method. Bahco make a small scraper with a triangular and round carbide cutter which is very good - I don’t know the product number but it comes with a plastic sheath with belt clip. Been nice communicating with you - wish you the best of luck
Is that it pint stripper from Scott Sidler? In Florida, I know he was marketing his own ceramic version basically to compete with speedheater a (which are SO GOOD! A but at a price!)
Thanks Keith, interesting and balanced reviews ! I get a strange satisfaction out of clubbing knackered old timber with a hammer for hours, only to then burn the product though ! 😉😁
That strange fitting was Japanese standard Nitto air fitting. I think it is not used on this side of the globe. Except amazon when they want to surprise you.🙃
I dont think the pain stripper is intended for veneered surfaces. It's intended for surfaces that are going to be painted againafter being stripped so slight scorching isnt that big of a deal. Id try it on enamel paints to tthough to see if thats a success.
Thought when I heard the IR paint stripper that would just be the tool I need (have a panelled timber wall to redecorate - it's never been stripped since installation in 1929!) but the head is much to big to be of any use. So I guess it's a no from me.
I find that paint stripper kinda awkward. I have used a hot air blower in the past, which works just fine plus you can see what you're doing. Btw, little minor thing, but your workshop mic seems to be panned quite heavily to the right, which is a little hard to listen to with headphones on. This is not a problem with the narrating mic or music.
Putting that tarp over your wood is going to cause issues, rain will get through it and moisture will be trapped between the tarp and wood, the wood will then get black mold on it. I made the same mistake a couple of years ago.
Hope you didn't find out that you needed to catch the nails the hard way like I did (the hard way being getting whacked in the nuts by a flying nail 😒). A rag in a bucket works well.
The denailer looks like a worthwhile tool without a doubt. Bit unsure about the paint stripper though Keith as I tend to use a heat gun as it's the same principle but you can see what you're doing clearer mate lol. Great video chap 👍🏼👍🏼
The nail remover looks cool but dangerous. Maybe some sawdust and a big magnet in the bucket? Shame there's not one that can grab the head and yank it out. The paint stripper looks pretty lame. Some stand offs at the corners might help if they don't get hot and brand the surface. Also, if you use it you need to leave a guard behind for hours to be sure you haven't left a disaster smoldering. Some Commercial jobs now require posting a fire guard even for plumbers soldering pipes with torches..
I have never seen that nail remover tool, looks very cool. I also think that the first try at the paint removing was shellac - would be easier to scrape and wash off the rest with some alcohol. For thicker paint there is a nice tool which works well: ruclips.net/video/RNHevLV4HIg/видео.html (German video, but you will get the functionality). Paint stripping with the "Metabo Lackfräse" and a Bahco scaper is the best combination.
good tip using a bin underneath the timber. I remember when 'the poultry people' got one, chap was dismembering pallets and a nail ricocheted at him!
Heat stripper needs a spacer on it, maybe even with small rollers so you can roll it over the surface and cover a larger area. Denailer looks boss.
I'd forgotten I'd seen your review and bought the same air nail remover from aliexpress. Exactly the same issue with the non standard hose fitting, it's not PCL or Euro fitting but once changed for a Euro connector it's brilliant for removing nails from pallet wood
That de-nailer is awesome, never seen one of those before
Heat guns are easier to use and control. Plus you can watch the surface while using. Nail remover is a keeper... I've not seen one before. Likely going on the Wish List. Thanks, Keith.
Heat guns are a nightmare…. Not only do they work hotter increasing the chance of scorching the timber beneath, they remove the paint at higher temperatures so any lead additive’s can vapourise….. then the fan blows all those lovely toxic vapours all up in your face….
IR strippers use radiated heat, over convection heat, so they work faster, don’t vapouriest toxic fumes or blast air all over e work space.
The down side is they cost more.
@@BrainFizz While the very basic versions of heat guns have limited controls, many heat guns today have temperature and fan speed controls, which help avoid damage to the substrate and reduce material fly away. Also, if you are using a heat gun on lead paint then you're doing it wrong. Paint remover is the recommended method for lead based paints.
I also got the denailer a year or so ago, also had to replace the hose fitting and it’s a pure beast. I use it to remove nails from pallets, one of my best and favorite tools
Had one for two years, game changer for those of us who mainly work with pallet and other reclaimed wood.
Can you use these to dismantle pallets by driving the nail through into the block, or do you still need to seperate the slats from the block beforehand ?
i have had one of those for a couple of years now and find them great fo removing nails. I use a lot of reclaimed wood and I fire them into a bucket with a large magnet inside, i can then take the marnet out and get all the nails with it. the other tool i find good is the roughneck beam puller that has two prongs on the end and loops under the batter and then prises the wood off without damaging the wood.
Love that magnet idea 👍
That denailer looks pretty handy
Nail gun is great for reclaiming pallet wood. I’ve had one for 3 years, and like you I have a huge 320m² of roof sarking, but in my case it’s all for burning as it’s 260 years old and thoroughly nail-sick. The advantages of closed window wood burners…
Wood is wood, no matter who's skipp it's coming from! Nice one!
On the paint stripper put two inline skate wheels on either side suspending it 12mm above your object.
Thanks for the review Keith, the de-nailer tool i love it defo have to get one of those some day, as for the scraper erm no thanks takes too long and as you said holding it for 10-20 seconds is a bit of a pain.
Stay Safe,
Barry (Wirral)
Cheers Barry
The nail remover looks really good.
The nail remover is pretty cool, I haven't heard about them before. But now I know thanks to you!
You were on point for the paint remover and the lack of guides makes it really difficult to hold at constant height.
Heat gun makes this job much easier and probably cheaper.
Bahco carbide stripers are one of the best hand tools I own and are a treasure trove, well worth the higher cost compared to other crap on the market.
Thank you! Yeah I live the bahcos too!
I have had good results removing paint and stains sing a wallpaper steam unit.. which I have added other tools to for using in kitchen and cleaning tiles and porch...
The "de-nailer" is great, but put it over a bucket of something (sawdust, sand, etc.) to absorb the impact because they ricochet.
I recycled a couple hundred feet of cedar fence and would still be pulling nails if I hadn't bought the air tool.
Years ago, my Dad had a similar heat paint remover. It was basically a mini 2 bar electric fire with a handle, but it had semi circular rails at the business end to keep the right distance from the work. Very effective , but who knows how much lead paint we stripped with it at the time!
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That de-nailer looks great.
I don't use the denailer often, but I am quite glad I have it when I do. Love that thing.
I definitely need one of these nail removers, Marks being going on about these and how awesome they are. I'll need a compressor first though, I'm sure I could get a small one for under my workbench. Interesting video as always Keith thank you.
Cheers Karl
The nail remover is a great if not very safe tool, I found an offcut of celotex or EPS foam made a good backstop.
just ordered the denailer with your link, and there's a 5% voucher on it today too :D picked up a van load of hardwood crates from floor tiles that i need to break up and denail so i can put them through the planer
that heater would probably be improved with some little wheels on the sides that keep it the right distance from the wood. you could then just slowly roll it over the surface. might be worth experimenting with?
Great review of nail remover. Ive been on the fence about getting one for a while. Appreciate the information. I didnt find stuff in a skip but use pallet wood a lot and found pile of old flooring a while ago. Definitely reusable.
Thanks again
Those paint strippers have been around a long time. I remember in the late 60s or early 70s using one on fancy door trim. It burnt more than it stripped. I am sure my long term health was effected by burning lead paint. This was old enough to be just 2 wire cloth chord and a wooden handle untit.
Worth a bit of PTFE tape on air fitting threads. Some are a taper fit but most aren't
That nail gun looks really good
Cute Denailer tool very efficient and effective. Much easier than hitting back with a hammer because bent nails like to fold when hammered!
Yeah and it's good fun too! 👍
A thumb's up for raiding your own skip.
I got a Nail Locker quite a few years ago, after watching 'Gid'. Very useful, and yes, definitely over a bin to catch the ricochets. Merry Christmas and New Year to you and yours.
Cheers Peter happy Christmas
Another vote here for the Bahco scrapers!
Yeah not just having a spacer on the stripper seems like a no brainer to me. Neat idea, but it needs another revision or two. That nail remover was pretty sweet though
It was a nitto fitting one the air nailer
Carbide scraper is the one I'm ordering
Good choice!
Don’t keep lifting the plate up to look underneath it. Slide it over to a new area, which can either be heating the new area whilst you scrape the previous area or simply moved back to heat it more… either way it’s faster and you stop loosing all the heat into the air and keep directing it to where your working.
It's definitely not faster than just scraping. Less effort maybe, but slow and kind of boring to use to be honest
Those IR pant removers are, so I’ve been told, the preferred way to strip paint from historic woodwork for preservation and restoration.
I only deal with restoration and renovation of historic windows and doors, and everything gets stripped of paint prior to repair and repainting with linseed paint. I use the cobra speedheater which has the smaller head but work unbelievably fast. Even on 200 year old paint.👌
Don’t forget to put some oil on the air inlet of the nailer remover…! Thxs😊
Ooh, new toys. The de-nailer was impressive, could see that if you had a lot of reclaimed wood that would really save you time and effort.
I was thinking exactly the same with the IR paint stripper, it needs some feet to keep the stripper the prescribed 10-12mm off the surface. A small digital countdown clock on the back would also be useful to make the timing easier. But I think the problem Keith is that you weren’t using it on IR paint. I don’t have any IR paint, but if you do have some that needs stripping then I bet it’ll be the bees knees ! 😂
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Is it safe to be using heat/UV on finish? Not sure I would do it indoors though.
That nail remover looks pretty sweet. A reclaimers must have.👍
Decent honest opinions - such a rarity on YT these days
Thank you
That nail remover looks like the business. Lots of batons too - I suspect we'll see them again. The new hat-and-coat-stands :)
That looks like a nitto fitting, pretty much the standard fitting in Austrlia.
I have one of those nail removal guns in my Amazon wish list. I am hoping that Santa thinks I was good enough to get one this year! Those scrapers are great too. I use mine for scraping away glue after glue-ups.
Great to see you back in the workshop. Feels like ages. That nail thing is a super idea. I don’t know how you got the idea to go look for one!
Cheers! Much more workshop projects coming soon
That de-nailer looks good, not cheap but if you use a lot of reclaimed wood then it's a must have. As soon as you said IR stripper I knew which tool was crap! better off using a heat gun as you can angle it to spread the heat 'in front' and you can see if it's burning!
I wsthinking the same, perhaps wheels that make it easier to move at the required height, would be interesting to see electricity cost v tradesman time and if it is economically viable 🙏👍👍👍👍👍
Ceramic stripper should have 12mm spacers on each corner like you said, that nail removal gun is a game changer 👍
I’m glad you were wearing that mask. The smoke coming off the bedside table from the ceramic stripper made me nervous. I can only imagine what’s in it!
Pretty interesting tools indeed, Keith! 😃
I guess the paint stripper would work best for metal. Who knows?
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you! I will have to try it on metal some time
The nails remover is really interesting. but the pictures on Amazon... only show screws! 😂
Not sure about ceramic heater elements but I have been using infrared paint strippers for years (Speedheater from Sweden) - they work great on paint but not varnishes - one trick on paint with an infrared stripper is to paint the surface with linseed oil (let it dry fully) and then strip it. The Speedheater is very good on windows as you can protect glass with reflective tape. The Sandvik scrappers are good but I found the Linbide to be better.
I've also got the speedheater, what particular tape are you using? I was thinking about using something heat resistant to protect the glass, but wasn't sure what to try.
@@okafka5446 Been using aluminum foil duct sealing tape on 1/8" masonite to make handheld reflective heat shields.
I cut masonite to about 10 inches wide and at least 4-6 inches longer than the Speedheater. I bevel all the edges to 45° and cover the entire surface with aluminum foil duct sealing tape to reflect the infrared. Overlap the tape 1/2” and roller or squeegee it with a credit card for good adhesion. Essentially a hand held spray paint shield for infrared reflectance. I let the tape wrap over the edge to the back side but do not bother covering the back side. 10 inches allows you to hold one edge in your gloved hand and the speed heater in the other.
Typically the bevel is up so the infrared gets to the edge of the glazing putty or paint but does not hit the glass. Square edge 1/8" Masonite also works. On small multipane windows I have cut the Masonite to fit the exact opening and just dropped it into the openings.
I use the foil covered masonite as you wood a spray paint shield. A foil covered reflectance shield will last years. If you are doing a lot of work you can make two infrared shields and exchange them as required so they stay cool. I like the Speedheater because it also loosens up the glazing putty for easy removal along with the paint.
Sorry for the long answer - fire protection is key with the Speedheater. With a heat shield you can put the Speedheater as close to the paint as you normally would. These heat shields are very useful so many paint stripling situations. I have a whole bunch for different situations where an adjoining surface has to be protected. Best of luck!
@@gregorymacneil2836 Thanks for the detailed reply Gregory - that all makes perfect sense. I'm a painter based in the UK specialising in exterior work. Only recently swapped to the speedheater, and have been experimenting with methods to protect glass. Will definitely give your one a try. I was also wondering if there was anything like a heat resistant tape on the market, which would then allow both hands to be free - still researching that. Have you tried the Bahco 625? It's my go to, when stripping sask windows. Cheers Simon
@@okafka5446 I have used several Bahco scrapers and love them but having said that I recently tried a Linbide Scraper which I have found to be a bit more aggressive. I think the Linbide’s angle of attack is better. Replacement blades are about the same cost - the Linbide is not as nice looking as the Bahco.
If you remove the window sashes and set them out on a flat surface you can just lay the infrared shield on the window and free up a hand. For window trim etc we just put the heater on a bunch of fire brick to protect the table and feed the trim underneath the heater much the same way a blacksmith dies with a propane forge. Two people can strip a lot of trim with that method.
Bahco make a small scraper with a triangular and round carbide cutter which is very good - I don’t know the product number but it comes with a plastic sheath with belt clip.
Been nice communicating with you - wish you the best of luck
Is that it pint stripper from Scott Sidler? In Florida, I know he was marketing his own ceramic version basically to compete with speedheater a (which are SO GOOD! A but at a price!)
No idea to be honest, not aware of him. A company called Spengar sent it to me
I think a regular heat gun will do the same job
Thanks Keith, interesting and balanced reviews !
I get a strange satisfaction out of clubbing knackered old timber with a hammer for hours, only to then burn the product though ! 😉😁
Just found your channel and enjoying can I ask what you do for a living
I think a hot air gun would give you same or better results than the 2nd tool and you can see what you are doing. The first one looks great!
Cheers Pablo yeah I agree 👍
That strange fitting was Japanese standard Nitto air fitting. I think it is not used on this side of the globe. Except amazon when they want to surprise you.🙃
I dont think the pain stripper is intended for veneered surfaces. It's intended for surfaces that are going to be painted againafter being stripped so slight scorching isnt that big of a deal. Id try it on enamel paints to tthough to see if thats a success.
Yeah you're probably right
Old Chinese saying: “Near enough is perfect”! 😂😂
Thought when I heard the IR paint stripper that would just be the tool I need (have a panelled timber wall to redecorate - it's never been stripped since installation in 1929!) but the head is much to big to be of any use. So I guess it's a no from me.
I miss the woodworking you do in your workshop.
Big project coming soon! 😁👍
I find that paint stripper kinda awkward. I have used a hot air blower in the past, which works just fine plus you can see what you're doing.
Btw, little minor thing, but your workshop mic seems to be panned quite heavily to the right, which is a little hard to listen to with headphones on. This is not a problem with the narrating mic or music.
Cheers, yeah you are quite right with the audio I will make sure it's fixed for next time, thanks for pointing that out
@@RagnBoneBrown No worries! It was not a big deal, just something I noticed :)
Really enjoy your videos
Putting that tarp over your wood is going to cause issues, rain will get through it and moisture will be trapped between the tarp and wood, the wood will then get black mold on it. I made the same mistake a couple of years ago.
The trick is to make sure air can get underneath it so it's ventilated. No issues so far
I've seen more than one painter just use a torch to bubble and scrape old paint off wood.
Hope you didn't find out that you needed to catch the nails the hard way like I did (the hard way being getting whacked in the nuts by a flying nail 😒). A rag in a bucket works well.
The denailer looks like a worthwhile tool without a doubt.
Bit unsure about the paint stripper though Keith as I tend to use a heat gun as it's the same principle but you can see what you're doing clearer mate lol.
Great video chap 👍🏼👍🏼
The nail remover looks cool but dangerous. Maybe some sawdust and a big magnet in the bucket? Shame there's not one that can grab the head and yank it out. The paint stripper looks pretty lame. Some stand offs at the corners might help if they don't get hot and brand the surface. Also, if you use it you need to leave a guard behind for hours to be sure you haven't left a disaster smoldering. Some Commercial jobs now require posting a fire guard even for plumbers soldering pipes with torches..
I have never seen that nail remover tool, looks very cool. I also think that the first try at the paint removing was shellac - would be easier to scrape and wash off the rest with some alcohol. For thicker paint there is a nice tool which works well: ruclips.net/video/RNHevLV4HIg/видео.html (German video, but you will get the functionality). Paint stripping with the "Metabo Lackfräse" and a Bahco scaper is the best combination.
Heatgun is better than this tool how ever i went and bought the nail remover gun after watching lol
Note: I always use teflon tape on air fittings. Never hurts, sometimes helps and is cheap to add. A little insurace.
the design of that stripper is rubbish, needs a distance guard and maybe a built-in timer