How to Dismantle a Pallet. The EASY Way! Two Great Techniques.
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2014
- How to dismantle a wooden pallet the easy way. Pallet wood is becoming really popular but pulling apart a pallet can be a real labour intensive and frustrating task if you don't know how to do it. Another issue with dismantling a pallet is that the boards tend to split if not removed properly. Pallet wood can be brittle so care needs to be taken when dismantling the pallet. This video looks at two techniques on how to pull apart a pallet.
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The first technique uses a reciprocating saw to dismantle the pallet and the second technique uses a circular saw or a jigsaw to pull the pallet apart.
Both methods are very effective at breaking down a pallet but it comes down to what tools you have at your disposal.
At the end of the video, l have a pallet tip which l hope you find useful. Moving a heavy wooden pallet is really hard on your back so the tip addresses that issue. Make sure you stick around to the end of the video to check that pallet tip out!
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Hey! I'm a knucklehead and I'm trying to pull apart a pallet. This is the channel for me!
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First video I've seen on this channel. He calls me a knucklehead as his opening line. I immediately subscribed.
😂😂😂 Well done Chis! Thanks for the sub mate and welcome to the DIY For Knuckleheads Community 👍 Merry Christmas 😁
lol🤣
@@diyforknuckleheads Hi it it easy to tell if the an abandoned pallet has had chemicals spiit on it, I saw another video saying as they are used for shipping this can happen as chemicals are a common shipping item.
I subbed too and think I will spend all day here 😄😂🤣. I want to learn carpentry to do DIY & gardening jobs.
I wear the banner of knucklehead with pride mate!!!and really dig this channel!
I'm just sitting here with a sore back watching videos on how to take apart pallets after almost an hour taking apart my first pallet.
Thanks.
👍👍....Glad you found its useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you for this video. I actually spent HOURS trying to pull out the nails and then I thought there must be a better way. You've saved my back and time!
+Rachael Turpin That's great Rachael. Glad to help and thanks for the feedback. Cheers :-)
Recommended by far for a instructional video! Strait to the point. No long rambling talk. Awesome teacher! Actually super helpful! 👍
Thanks a lot Lucas...really appreciate the comment mate and l'm glad that l could help! Cheers 👍😁
You are a life saver. I was using a rubber mallet pry bar and cracking every plank. Thank you!
Very helpful video (took my American brain half a minute to process the accent!). I have a pile of pallets needing to be pulled apart. Now I can pull apart a pile of pallets, like a Boss Knucklehead. Thanks!
Your amazing Uncle Knackers. No reciprocating saw yet. So, I was quite happy you included the second method for this knucklehead😊
👍😁...Good luck with it mate 👍😁🇦🇺
To make nail extraction easier after prying up the slats, spray the exposed nail shanks with silicone spray.... it doesn't require much. Even rusty nails will pull out easily.
Great tip! Thanks Paul 👍
I wouldn't use silicon spray near wood if you intend to varnish it later. Cheers
I've been trying to recycle pallets for ages, and now I think I can do it! Thanks! Great video!!
It's a pleasure Vic. Thanks for the comment :-)
When I need a break from the wonderful characters of the USA, I can head over here and visit their peers in Australia. Still not sure WHY I need a dismantled pallet, but I would have enjoyed my beer in the easy chair watching Knacker do his thing!
Hahahaha....thanks Stuart 👍😁 Have a beer for me mate 👍🍺
Brilliant 8 years ago and brilliant today. Good on ya m8!
Appreciate the feedback Morgan 👍👍😁🇦🇺
I have done my fair share of pallet projects but I am always on the lookout for new tips and tricks. You totally provided them. Using the chisel to help separate the board before sawing the nails out is great!
+Bailey Brown Good stuff Bailey. Glad you found it useful. Cheers mate
Same
Exactly! I've gone through so many blades because of how hot they get
Thank you! Am just starting out using pallet wood for my art projects this has helped me no question!!
Too easy.I managed to dismantle 5 pallets using this method. Thanks for the great and inspiring videos Uncle Knackers.
Duane Phillips Good stuff Duane. 5 pallets is a good effort. Well done. Cheers
Thanks to finding this channel I now have the urge to do a bunch of projects and pallets are the easiest way to get free wood so I'll definitely be using these techniques!
Cheers Trev 👍 Good luck with the projects 👍😁🇦🇺
This video was not only super helpful but entertaining! Im looking to build a desk out of pallets and this just saved me alot frustration lol. Awesome vid!
Best pallet salvaging tutorial I've ever seen!!!!!
Thanks for watching Ruben and for taking the time to leave me some feedback. Cheers mate. :-)
shaneconlan1 knackers could I use a hacksaw for these type of nails? As I can't afford to go get anther power tool at the minute .
Christopher Ackerman You could use a hacksaw Chris but it might be a little time consuming.
shaneconlan1 thanks knackers .
Ruben Chavez
Yay!!! I've been trying to figure this out for ages. And wouldn't you know it I have most of the tools you mentioned!!! It is a dark day for pallets everywhere!!!😂😂😂
Hahahahaha....good stuff Sancha! Good luck with it and thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
that was the BEST dismantle pallet instructions EVER! well done, mate!
+Djavier Javier Hey thanks for that Djavier! I appreciate the comment mate. Cheers 👍👍
Thanks for sharing your videos. I love how you explain the process, share important details/tips, and efficiently take us step by step through the project, all while entertaining us with your great sense of humor! I am new to woodworking and greatly appreciate your videos/posts...you've become my go-to guy, so to speak!
No worries Dyana. I'm glad you take the time to watch. Cheers
My whole house fills with laughter every time the "great tip knackers" happens. The kids can't wait for new videos. Better than cable. Thanks for the entertainment.
Hahahah, that's a classic Stan. Thanks for watching mate. Cheers
Funny Aussie!! Great suggestions to tear down pallets and since I plan on doing lots of building with them I needed that! Whew...you wouldn't believe some of the techniques on here! Good on ya!
No worries Jaimie. Good luck with the demolition :-) Cheers
Great video! I found it 8 years to late, but taking apart pallets will be much easier now! Ty
👍😁...Cheers for that! Glad you got a few tips from the video and thanks for taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁
Good video presentation. I figured out the two methods you demonstrated on my own years ago. Got tired of that, so I built my own pallet buster. The hardwood handle is about 5 ft. long, with a 1/4 inch sheet steel angled forks on either side spaced so the base of the handle fits over the runners and acts as a fulcrum. I can pull the slats, including most nails, without splitting the ends. I do the center last and can toss the slats to a pile with the buster without bending over to pick them up (and tire my 70 year old back). I showed the device to my local old-time hardware store buddies. They loved it and said I should patent it.
Thanks Brad! I know all about bad backs and anything you can invent to alleviate that is a godsend 👍👍 I'd love to see picture of it? Cheers mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Great diy videos. I thought I was going cheap with wooden fences at the hardware store but then saw you using pallets and I thought....I'm getting ripped off!!! Great videos and looking forward to seeing more.
Cheers Airplanecity. Stay tuned as there are more to come. Have a good one mate.
A pallet buster bar is a great addition, but the game changer is an AirLocker de-nailing punch. Blows the nails out head first with zero effort in seconds. I bought one for our men’s shed recently, and I de-nailed 7 pallets in minutes without breaking a sweat.
Probably should’ve watched this before tackling this ancient pallet my parents gave me. Honestly, I’ve never worked so hard!
Hahahahaha....yeah it can be hard work Aka 👍😁
Great tips
Thanks Norma Jean.
shaneconlan1 Always like seeing you in action!
Superb to see two plain and simple pallet wood reclaiming methods, presented in a plain, simple and utterly effective way.
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I feel like an idiot. I've been cutting pallets at the ends and the center. Thanks for edumacating me! LOL
+Linda Farneth I'm here to edumacate Linda :-)
You can’t beat that great Aussie accent uncle!
Cheers mate 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
How easy was that??
Very easy. I just sat here and watched.
lostintime86 z
HootWood.site - Here are some great woodworking plans.
Too easy!
I've used old pallet wood for a couple things, but remember it's the lowest grade lumber to begin with. Mixed grains, knot holes etc. It's a lot of extra work and the finished project often had problems later due to the wood quality/integrity . There's a board here and there that was better but for the biggest part it's not what most people need for most woodworking projects.
Joe, I agree mostly. Pallet wood will rarely end up as fine furniture
in your home. However, there are many craft items it’s perfect for.
Bird houses, country style signs,
outside decorations, etc. You might not care for my crafts and I might not be interested in yours.
Doesn’t mean either project is bad. Keep making that saw dust!
Good video tanks. I wondered why it would be 9 minutes long but being entertaining too makes it a bonus to watch.
No worries Joe. I'm glad you found it useful and thanks for watching. Cheers 👍😁
Wish I'd watched your video before collecting a pallet today! I am knackered!! Did me in carrying the pallet back from a house I collected it from, just under half a mile away and my arms are like jelly now!
😂.....They are awkward to move Dave 👍
I if you can purchase a used pickup - I found an old Toyota pickup ('96') with high miles but it starts/runs very well. Will save your arms a bunch.
it great techniques way to dismantle the pallets but I sometime i want to save the stringers. but your techniques would leave the half nails in stringers which i could not use. I have found that i use the pallet buster with handle would pull the nails out the stringers instead cut the nails.
I actually had the idea a few days ago of sawing the slats because the ends many times are already split anyways from use. Rustic nail holes are cool but I don’t always need them. BTW here in the USA red oak is the most common hard wood for pallets and rusting nails have an interesting chemical reaction with the natural tannins in the oak. It looks like watered down black ink. It would be nice under a polyurethane coating.
1.7 millions pallets saved and counting. Down right environmentalist you is Mr Knackers!
I'm glad you showed how to do this with a circular saw I have no hacksaw but I have three circular saws & a bunch of blades !
rest in peace grandad
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Too easy! Lol how have I not seen this channel before?
Good stuff Cody! Welcome to the Knucklehead Club mate! 👍👍😁😁
Jurgen...is there no end your skills?
You won the Champions league last night and now you're pulling apart a pallet!
LEGEND!
Hahahahaha....not many people know this Ryan but Jurgen loves a bit of DIY.....CHECK this video out when he stopped by my shop! ruclips.net/video/lzKhKtCyHjY/видео.html 👍😁
I have seen this type of video before but I'm into being safe in all things.
Good job well done. :)
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. Cheers
Came to your video by accident. My back is gonna be great with your tips! Thank you.
To easy! Thanks for stopping by Pat 👍😁
I had to watch like 50 videos of American guys building ridiculously complex pallet dismantling tools before I found this video. Worse yet, the tools they made would split the boards... How come no one on this hemisphere could simply recommend a reciprocating saw? The method you showed works just swimmingly. Thanks!
No worries RastaMastaKonTiki. Sometimes the simplest things are often the best. Cheers mate
SonVolt You should see some of the "better ways of doing it" that have been posted in the comments since your post haha, highlights include hydraulic jacks and bandsaws.
mattyfupepper As the old saying goes 'sometimes the simplest ways are often the best'. Cheers mate
I think it's because a lot of wood workers want to remove every single nail in order to be able to send the boards through a planer or some other woodworking tool. If a tool catches a nail, a dangerous situation might occur (not to mention that you can damage the blades). Using this method makes it impossible to remove most of the nails in an efficient manner which might work well for some projects but not for others. If you don't want to send your boards through a planer or another machine this is definitely the quickest method I've seen.
SonVolt because now you have wood riddled with nails and screws with no head. Have fun removing those.
This video was very helpful. Thank you so much for your help
Thank you for putting my mind at ease for my next man cave project😁
No worries at all Samuel...good luck re the man cave 👍😁🇦🇺
Great video. Wasn't too long and boring ! Really helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 👍😁🇦🇺
RIP Shane's Hammer
...Sniff :-( Never fear Alex, l shall rebuild her.
2nd method: Or clamp your long level to the pallet, and use that as a guide for your circular saw.
You made my task of removing them so much easier. I'm glad I watched your video before tacking it myself. I'm just going to saw the ends off. Thanks bud🤙
Too easy mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Lol, who knew I was doing it the easy way all along 🤣...
Back to work!! , thanks for sharing
Keep going Brandy! 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you for sharing! I'm about to tackle several pallet projects for the first time. This helped. Love your personality! Entertaining! :)
G'day Jessica, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated. Good luck with the pallet projects as well 👊👊 If there's anything else l can help you with please feel free to shoot me another message. Cheers 👍😁
@@diyforknuckleheads Thank you!
I reuse the old nails, I like the way they look when making a new piece.
Those old nails do look good Robin. I have a bucket of them myself that l use every now and then. Cheers
And I thought I invented that. Them sumbitches got glue on them making it harder.
@@REDMAN298 that "glue" is actually a lubricant for the nail gun that placed it.
A pallet breaker tool works wonders. Some break of course but fast and efficient
Watched 4 videos of Mr Tappy’s old student and have subscribed. As a 🇬🇧 lady who loves and wants to get into carpentry..... This is the first channel that I have found easy to understand. Love the Aussie accent too.
Cheers Chris.....glad you found the vids useful and thanks for the Sub! Much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Thankyou so much! so helpful!!!! Especially for a woman such as myself Greatly appreciated and useful!!!
The chisel starts the magic vs the old claw hammer only where nothing was usable nor presentable again once I was done. Good thing about coach is he shows practical - every day - stuff that 'knuckleheads' like me can use vs complicated rocket $$ science others purport which I'll never need.
👍👍..Thanks Nasser
If you Pallet is loose/old enough-the other moving option is to walk it-left, right, left, right; a girls method. I take the stretcher off of one side-and use the pallet as shelving in all sorts of areas; on walls, bird aviary-ETC.
Shane, I love finding your vintage
lessons. BTW, you have hardly changed in 7 years!
This is a very useful set of hints and I will use all of them.
…Joe in NJ, …USA
Hahahahah....thanks Joe 👍😁🇦🇺
love how you did this aspecialy the blue ones they can be tough. Real world problems solved you beauty!
I wanted to add that make sure you use good pallets such as Chep made from yellow pine (or hardwoods available to factory at the time) just like this video. You really don’t want to use cheap and knotted woods from economy recycled pallets.
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Excellent video! Sorry your hammer broke.
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood. com
Thanks so much! Just got an unlimited supply of pallets, so this will be very handy!
No worries Barry and good luck with your upcoming projects! Thanks for watching 👍😁
I watched you in Google. Got so impressed that I signed in just to give a LIKE & Subscribe. Felt sorry for your 20 years old epic hammer. 20 years!!! So experienced uncle. 💪💪💪
Thanks Ramesh! Appreciate you taking the time to sign in.....big thumbs up!!! 😂...Yeah my poor old hammer....it was sad day 😢 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
I apologize sir. I'll never make fun of an Aussie again. Nice video, MATE......well done! Nice sub-titles!!!!LOL
I drive truck. The easiest way to 'dismantle' a pallet is to deliver to a Walmart Distribution Center. After they're done unloading you, you've got a trailer full of pallet dismantlation.😂
Used this technique last week to "pull apaart a pallet....." to make a log store. Great tip KNACKERS!!!!!!!
Sooooooo easy!!!
Many thanks
Too easy mate! Glad to help 👍😁
watching your video was so helpful, it was such a nightmare trying to take them apart with a hammer and a chisel! so much easier your way
Thanks Droolabop
Somehow im reminded of Steve Erwin and its not because he's aussie. 😢
Gotta love Steve...he was a great guy 👍👍
Is it just me or does he look like link from good mythical morning
Great tutorial, thank you so much, no messing around, no waffling, straight to it...I love your approach...I'm immediately subscribed, I think it will be a little less easier for me, than you make it look, but still, looking forward to giving it a go with your techniques in mind, I have the confidence to tackle it now, yay!
Good stuff Ellesiem! Glad you found the video useful and good luck with the upcoming pallet projects 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks so much, have struggled the hard way for the last time. Glad I came across ur channel.
Cheers from Ontario, Canada.
Thanks for watching Tammy and l'm glad l could help out. Give my regards to the good people from Ontario 👍👊 Cheers 😁
I Just burn them, nails come out easy then.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahahaha
Rather an inflammatory comment :o)
Too easy!
Cheers mate :-)
You have a real...knack for pallet disassembly.
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Very cool and easy. I'm a woman who loves to work with wood. This is genious!!
+Monique Charbonneau Thanks for the feedback Monique. Glad you liked it. Cheers :-)
hitting your crow bar with a hammer will weaken the neck on your crow bar,maybe a better idea would be to use a rubber mallet instead.
better yet leave the crowbar on the wall on never use it, that way itll never get a scratch on it!
Hammah, Stretchah, Timbah
If I weren't a Knucklehead, I might get upset, but in truth, I needed this video. New Fan for ya!
Awesome! Thanks Susan 👍😁🇦🇺
I have just started working with pallets and love these two techniques. My hand strength has been an issue and this works with that! Thanks for the great tips and how to move a pallet. Takes away the need to have a strong man around!! Love it!!
That's Awesome CherylAnn!! Glad l could help out and thanks for the feedback....much appreciated 👍😁
Gooday Uncle Knackers, needed another injection of your great ideas and humour. As always - absolutely superb, many thanks!
Good stuff Bruce...I appreciate you sticking around. Hope you had a great weekend 👍😁
AWESOME! Best tutorial on dismantling a pallet! Thank you!!! :D
Cheers mate! Appreciate the comment
sitting in germany...always enjoying your show. please keep on going with my favourite uncle overseas. greetings from the other side of the globe.
G'day Andre. It's still crazy to me that people from the other side of the world are watching my videos. Your support is much appreciated. Cheers mate :-)
I wanna leave like a whole bunch of likes but I can only leave one... This is gonna make things a lot easier.
Good luck with it Harry and thanks for the 'like' 👍👍😁
I'm reclaiming wood from palettes to use in my DIY van conversion and thankfully I found this video before I started. The second technique worked like a charm, thanks!
No worries at all Stephanie.....glad l could help in some small way 👍😁🇦🇺
This has become one of my favorite channels. Thanks for all the great tips! You’re an excellent presenter. Just picked me up some pallets and I’m ready for my first pallet project!
👍👍....Cheers Chris! Appreciate the comment mate and good luck with the pallet projects 👍😁🇦🇺
I can't wait to get started on my projects! I am a beginner in the Pallet project field and had no idea where to start! You made it look so easy taking it apart! I am going to watch more of your videos!! YOU ROCK!
Awesome!! Good luck with it Stephie 👍 Just be patient when pulling those pesky pallets apart as they can at times be a little tricky. Cheers 👍😁
Fabulous. You have a great gift for presenting instructions like this in an entertaining and informative way. Just what I needed. Many thanks.
Thanks Earl....really appreciate the comment mate. 👍👍
This is the first video of your's I've watched since subscribing. The first was a video on building an affordable work bench. I'm new to woodworking and in the process of gathering tools. I like the idea of incorporating recycled wood, and I like your presentations very much. Thank you brotha from down undah.
My 1st exp trying to take apart a pallet was sheer lack of strength frustration.Had no idea. After your video,that's no longer a problem.Thank you Traci
Thank you, I missed the first step with the chisel 👍 very helpful
I was searching for making pallet bookshelf and find this out. It will be helpful for my projects. Thank you for the cool video..
Manjula Prasanga Perera No worries Manjula. Thanks for the comment. Cheers mate
That video was top notch 100% quality and cool. Thank you for the inspiration and entertainment. So positive and cool.
Glad you enjoyed it Elise and thanks for taking the time to watch! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
TWO Great techniques and your presentation style is superb. I really did feel part of your 'lesson'. Thank you very much indeed.
Awesome!! Thanks for the feedback...l really appreciate it. Cheers 👍👍
This is great! I recently spent a whole lot of time taking apart a couple pallets by the side of the road with just hand tools. By the 3rd one, while I was smarter, I was asking myself where my battery power reciprocating saw was. This was enjoyable and I am looking forward to getting more usable boards from your techniques. Thank You!
DEshav2b Thanks for watching DEshav2b. I'm glad you found the video useful. Cheers :-)
you saved me alot of time and headache, i was useing the ol hammer technique and splitting boards left and right LOL
+Preston Braddy Aahh the old hammer technique….can be a tad tedious Preston. Thanks for watching and commenting on the vid. Cheers
Aussies are so cool and laid back. Its refreshing!
👍😁...Cheers Mike 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I am so glad that I found your channel. You made it so easy to understand and I am looking forward to making flower boxes galore. Going to go watch your other videos. Thanks!!
Welcome to the Knucklehead Club Lori :-)
Oh - yes... and another thing while I remember.... My reciprocating saw has been sitting in the shed rusting since the day I purchased it..... FINALLY I now know that the hell to use it for . Thanks again. :)
airbournepickle See….how good's that! You've just killed two bits with one stone :-)
shaneconlan1 Ha haha... guess what. I had a crack at using that long lost reciprocating saw to pull one apart today and with in 15 seconds the blade grasp sheered off. Darn. I should have got a better quality saw after all. Only cost $35 from Bunnings god knows how many years ago. Ended up resorting to the crowbar and hammer... :)
airbournepickle Bad luck mate :-) Bloody cheap tools.
So helpful to a non handyman like me. Thanks for the great tip on moving them
No worries at all Brian! Glad you found it useful mate 👍👍