Hey everyone!!! You asked for links to tools! So, here they are! Sorry it took so long. I used a Dewalt 20 Volt Cordless Sawzall/Reciprocating Saw like this one. Dewalt 20V Sawzall Bare Tool amzn.to/2WW6kfo Dewalt Sawzall Kit amzn.to/2yVCijR Thin Blade amzn.to/2yUtMSk Punches amzn.to/3dJULyC for punching the cut nails out of the planks.

@pokebui1640

3 жыл бұрын

Hi can I use just any blade with teeth or does it have to be specific for cutting nails? Thank you

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

@@pokebui1640 You can use any blade that is a bimetal blade, but you run the risk of cutting more wood with the nails. I like to use a thin kerf metal blade with small teeth. It fits better between the planks and runners and cuts just the nails. Then you pop the nails out of the planks with a punch from the backside and you are ready to use or plane them.

@dumfries4463

3 жыл бұрын

Is this also possible with a jigsaw?

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

@@dumfries4463 I am not sure. If you got a long blade maybe, but jigsaws are such short stroke and probably aren’t made to handle the blade being pinched between the boards and the friction that would slow it down. I wouldn’t try it. Craigslist is a great place for a cheap corded used saw or even Harbor Freight if you are looking to save a few dimes.

@maafa21MustSee

3 жыл бұрын

You win the internet for me today

I will continue to use a couple of hammers, and a pry bar. I do not like the nails left in the wood, and the bit I end up cutting off the ends would need to be cut off anyway, due to them not being square. I reuse every bit that I can, and that includes most of the nails, or screws that the pallet is made from. Saves a lot of money, even if it adds a little bit more time to the project.

@dusshan1

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think you will save that much by reusing nails from pallets.. good compromise can be to pry the boards then cut the nails using a saw while still leaving some small length of the nail in place and then hammer those ends out and finally pull them out using pliers.

@John01GM40

2 жыл бұрын

@@dusshan1 agreed, that is the better way

@Hj61S827

2 жыл бұрын

Search on KZread, I use a block and a 2x4, takes a few mins each pallet, but no splits, and you keep the entire length

@sixxgunz3774

2 жыл бұрын

@@dusshan1 the plus side to removing most of the nails is you remove most of the shit that can damage table saw blades.

@sunnybrowne7293

2 жыл бұрын

Working smarter not harder

Great idea, but sometimes I use the runners for my projects, and I use a wood jointer on them. So if the nails are still in the wood it messes up my blade...

@jeremylakenes6859

2 жыл бұрын

Most pallets its either runners or planks you get. If the planks pop out without splitting and the nails come out of the runners, more power to you! I personally have not encountered a pallet that comes apart without splitting or destroying the planks. Go to a woodworking store and for a couple bucks you get hardwood by the lb. Typically the runners aren’t worth that much work and cleanup.

@adhdsymptoms64

2 жыл бұрын

you can punch out the nails

@slaviolovato1797

2 жыл бұрын

I usually use my air hammer with a punch

@modela4096

2 жыл бұрын

I have a very inexpensive hand held metal detector ($25) and I run it over every board just to mae sure I removed all of the nails. Cheap insurance.

Tip. Leave the bottom board on the first side for stability when cutting the second side.

I've done this and it works as shown. However, because you cut the heads off the nails you cannot mill the stringers for use without ruining every cutting surface you have. If you just need the slats, punch the nail heads out and get busy with your project. If you plan on using the stingers, be ready to disassemble the old fashioned way. If I'm planning on using the stingers, I cut the slats at both ends with a circular saw, then pull the slats off the middle stringers with a nail bar and hammer.

Super idea to disassemble a pallet cleanly, nice job! I will remember this to use your method the next pallet I want to use for a project.

In the uk we use a 1" diameter solid steel bar with one end flate and tapered. we put the pallet flat and just lift thev boards of this also helps to get to the nails and take them out so you dont ruin your saw blades. It takes minutes per pallet. You can also weld a small hindged piece across so it is easer to priese off. Hope this is helpful

Wow, almost 500,000 views! I’m glad you all are making use of the video! Happy Palleting!

@KompaLuNA

4 жыл бұрын

You folks that make this kind of videos are TRULY God sent! Saves us “poor” TONS of money. I’ve been braking my head trying to find a way to make a 6x12’ gate. This will save me hundreds!!! TY!!!!!

@thesusboomerroblox6516

3 жыл бұрын

@@KompaLuNA it won’t look as great but who cares

For those that are on a budget; I just did a pallet with a cheap hack saw. It took a bit longer but the same result.

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

That works! You could also get a hand saw that takes sawzall blades. My favorite is the Milwaukee hand saw.

I us the planks to plain down thinner boards for scroll sawing. Set boards up on horses then use a pin punch and small air nailer. It works perfect to knock the nail heads out of the boards and super fast. Place a bucket under the horses to catch the nail heads as they drop.

Pros: No split boards, fast & easy, clean. Cons: Nails left in the runners and flat boards, you still have to punch out the nail heads on the flat boards before you cane re-use them, can't use the runners for nicer projects, major hazard when sawing-planing-sanding, even by driving the nails deeper into board they're STILL in the board. Moral of comment: know what you are going to use the wood for before tearing into a pallet with a Sabre Saw...

@jeremylakenes6859

Жыл бұрын

@@1chabod Split ends are very common. It’s called a sawzall... technical name reciprocating saw. Not reciprocation. Hope to see a video of you demonstrating how to dismantle hardwood pallets without splitting the planks.

@guyh.4553

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremylakenes6859 naw, it's a Sawzall! 😁😁😁

@jeremylakenes6859

Жыл бұрын

@@guyh.4553 lol

The pallet was the star of this film. That is a nice looking pellet.

That is a great because it allows to stay safe from been hurt by the nails when you pry them out. Thought about that but after seeing your video, I am going to go back to it. Thanks dude!!

Your video was very good and explained in detail how to take apart a pallet more easily than I have done before so I will certainly be using your method from now on. Thank you.

I am really surprised it was this quick and easy. I will use this method on my next pallet. Thanks

Looks like the Sawzall Kicks Ass on this job!

Awesome & simple! That opens up the pallet transport question.- disassemble on site. Thank You.

We learnt this the hard way, but it was the only way we could do this. But we ending up breaking down like 40 pallets in the end and built a massive pallet feature wall, turned out great!! Would of definitely been handy to have a reciprocating saw!! Haha

@MrRobinprice

2 жыл бұрын

You dug out each nail wow

Great idea man... I'm tired of beating them to death trying to get them apart... Thanks for sharing!

Just spent an entire morning removing the boards from a heavy duty pallet used to transport a bathroom suite. Used a single leg car jack (not scissor type), claw hammer and pry bar to separate the boards and heavy duty runners. Ended up with a bucketful of bent nails. Wished I had seen this video first. Although the nails left in the runners would be damaging to a chop saw blade and would need care locating your cuts to miss them. All in all a good demonstration video. Thanks for posting this.

wow!! best video on breaking pallets ive seen! i burn the stringers in the wood stove and use a magnet to get the nails out of the ashes to use in the garden. thanks for your idea!

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Brilliant! I will use of all those old blades I’ve kept. That’s a good pallet, I only come across beaters. But have discovered some with solid hardwoods.

@algallego

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I can score a nice pallet left behind in the parking lot at Lowes or Home Depot after a customer unloads items purchased onto their vehicle and leaves the pallet behind.

Gotta get myself one of those saws, makes a very big difference saving boards, thanks for sharing. 👍

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

Check the links! Happy palleting

@sll-tt6bj

3 жыл бұрын

If you use the sides witch i do you still have nails in the wood

@CeinX

2 жыл бұрын

Yes just don’t get the compact one because it vibrates a lot since it’s less powerful

@daleriff

2 жыл бұрын

@@sll-tt6bj that's what I was thinking it didn't really change much I still got to pull out all the nails but now you can't pull out the ones in the bottom of the pallet because he's cut with them and a half

Wow! Never thought of that. I want to build a deck, made out of pallets, but one of concerns was how to take them apart without splitting the wood. Now I know. Thank you!

@itstheotherwhitemeat

3 жыл бұрын

you cant leave the nails in the end. it will only cause it to rot faster. you end up cutting the ends off anyway.

@albertquezada

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t know if you’ll see this since you commented a year ago, but just wondering in how you plan to minimize splinters on your deck? That’s the one thing pallets have, a ton of splinters.

That's a really big pallet! Nice. Thanks 👍

@tinae8433

3 жыл бұрын

Where can we find a big pallet in good shape like this one?

The best idea to dismantle the pallet. I now remove the pallets with this technique. And I make decorative items and objects from the pallets I have dismantled. Thank you for sharing.

@jeremylakenes6859

4 жыл бұрын

Şahane bilgiler Thanks for watching!

@waynesligar5948

4 жыл бұрын

I'm disabled now after working in construction for over 34 years, being stupid i hurt my lower back and live in extreme pain so the days i can this gives me something to do

This is a great system. The pallet you are using is called. Barrel Pallet or Heavy Duty Pallet. The larger boards are called Stringers. Putting a fourth stringer in a pallet makes it heavy duty. Again, thanks for sharing.

@malo5951

Жыл бұрын

Doctor my eyes.........🤦‍♂️

Dude, ive spent hella time just breaking half my boards. I love you and thanks. My day just got better after watching this

@jeremylakenes6859

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

Great table! I've als been using pallet wood lately due to the higher cost of lumber!

I have the same Sawz-All and the nickname is true. Makes short work of nails. I like Diablo and Milwaukee blades. Punching out any embedded nail fragments in the slats takes a little time, but it's easy. The stringers are another story, but if you're using them as-is without milling, just hammer down on anything sticking out and put them to work in whatever you're building. My next project is going to be a tool shed using mostly pallet parts, although I'm not a purist -- I'll occasionally even buy a piece of lumber if I really need to - but pallet slats, especially, come in really handy. Thanks for sharing your technique.

@AB-C1

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to do this now here in England but see my comment above, US pallets are NOT like UK pallets lol..

@turn-n-burn1421

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Ryobi 18+ v Sawzall with Diablo blades and using a 4.0 Ah battery mine doesn't run through nails that quick. I think something's amiss about this video. Even still, after this is done, now you get to punch, pull nails out of everything. Much easier to get them out of the slats, than the runners. And all the boards will show signs of nail holes or damage from extracting the nails unless you intentionally cut those areas away. On some of the slats, it adds character. Not all though. Don't be fooled people, there is still a lot of work ahead after the way these pallets are torn down.

@carljones9933

2 жыл бұрын

@@turn-n-burn1421 you said it.. you have a Ryobi.. hence why it cant perform like the DeWalt in this video

What a nice guy. He responds kindly to haters annnd warns you his ass is about to come out. I used this method for my chicken coop pallet stairs. Works for quick stuff for sure!

@mandiegarrett1706

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@eldorado1244

4 жыл бұрын

Safety glasses

@Braedenfish

3 жыл бұрын

@@eldorado1244 only thing missing from a great vid!

Outstanding! Thanks so much. I'm done w the back breaking old way of breaking these down.

SOB! i destroyed several pallets in an attempt to make my compost bin. Watching this made me reevaluate my thinking process lol. GREAT VIDEO! I will definitely put this link in my video.. LIFE SAVER1

Saw this just in time to save myself tons of time and effort. Thanks man!

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped! Flip the planks over and punch out the nails with a punch or a t15 torx bit. Happy palleting!

Wished I'd thought of that back when I had access to some incredible pallets ,, Thanks for the video

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tootz1950

3 жыл бұрын

Tom, try Craigslist in the free materials section or the local newspaper office usually has some.

This first minute was good enough to see how easy this is, but I had to watch the whole video. It's a great idea and I will do the same, thanks

I've watched this video I don't know how many times I think this is an awesome way of tearing apart pallets if you only want the slats its very satisfying to see you take it apart. Thank you for posting this video

Absolutely crazy how fast you tore that pallet down lol, I needed this vid years ago lol, thanks love that saw zall as well got to get me one, Dad had an older wired one on the farm years ago, we used it on everything, never thought to use it on a pallet, yep, salivating on new projects now lol!!!!!

Must get that saw and blade. I've been waiting for this video and taking too much time with my other tools

@wadepatton2433

3 жыл бұрын

"Demolition" blades are what I use anyway--should be perfect here.

Thank you you made it so much easier to save the wood

Excellent vid, thanks for that, done in a few minutes with next to no damage to the timber.

Once you use pallet wood, you salivate every time you see a pallet afterward...pallets turn my head and I wish I could bring them all home! I have found crazy hardwoods in some pallets.

@karel-de-Grote

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Lakenes he said : my wife:

@MrHarleyoldfart

4 жыл бұрын

Here in the uk pallets are made from hardwood which is why most of them are burnt for firewood, as thy're too difficult to work with.

@GBOB68

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrHarleyoldfart you don't know what you are taking about.

@MrHarleyoldfart

4 жыл бұрын

@@GBOB68 If you say so. But it could also be you.

@GBOB68

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrHarleyoldfart what kind of hardwood are they made from?

What a great idea using a saber saw to disassemble pallets - never thought about that; thanks for sharing! 1:15 if you start at the top working your way down to "open the boards a little bit" you are pushing the the boards right back - instead start at the bottom and work upwards, using the untouched boards as fulcrum. Only downside: the thick centerpieces are full of nails, you can't plane it to make real good use of them.

@themothmanreturns

2 жыл бұрын

Good point

Holy moly you zipped right through through those!

@jeremylakenes6859

Жыл бұрын

Super fast for sure. Leaves nails in the runners, but easy to pop out of the planks.

Nice video, super simple way to deal with pallets.

Thanks so much for posting! Pulled off two boards before deciding the cost of a reciprocating saw is worth it! :)

@1978sjt

3 жыл бұрын

and if you get an 18v system that you can swap the battery with other tools, skin's are a lot cheaper than corded tools

Thank you sir! I have a mobile home I paid short cash for . Debating on what I want to do for walls and floors. Pallets are FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

@barnabyaprobert5159

3 жыл бұрын

Back in the 70s there was a work program designed of high school kids who couldn't stay out of trouble. The program had them collect pallets (oak ones) and turn them into parquet flooring! Very successful project!

Brilliant bro. I've been hammering them apart. Love the idea! Thanks!

The best way to dismantle pallets. I've done every way possible and a good metal blade and saw zaw is the fastest. The nails actually give it a great look. Working smarter not harder.

@jeremylakenes6859

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I left the nails in my project and in others I just flipped the planks and punched them out.

Your a genius!!! Thanks.

This was just what I needed to see. Thanks a lot!

The Saws All is man's best friend. I've used them for 40 years.

Omg. Awesome. Thanks. I'm building garden beds. This video was helpful

I watched 6 vids on this subject and you sir are the winner!!

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

TheEaglewoman2 I’m glad to help!

I would have used a circular saw with a carbide blade and cut off the ends of the slats and used a nail puller to take the slats off the center beam. Most of the slats have split ends any way so are not a loss. The beams are firewood.

I have bad health and alsorts of back issues, I found the best way for me as I don't have these tools was levering it with a spade in the middle and on one edge.Once I got these 2 parts up I just lifted the plank so it pulled out the nails on the last part.

Love your t shirt PR to the fullest!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 great video!

Great way of doing it with the reciprocating saw. We have a video on our channel showing a pallet demo pry bar which will pull the nails out with the board for those that want to use the runners. Great video mate. New sub here. Best wishes from Australia

HOW TO REMOVE THE REMAINING PIECES OF NAILS?

@1978sjt

3 жыл бұрын

Thats where you DO need a hammer. I use an old nail as a punch, and punch the cut nail out enough to expose the head, then a nail puller to yank it out the rest of the way. I did try an air punch, but found it tended to split the wood. As for the ends in the thick piece, can't do much about that, I just put it in the burn pile since I don't want to run nail filled wood through my thicknesser.

@dewalt4594

3 жыл бұрын

I leave the nail heads in the wood. It gives it even more of a rustic look.

@1978sjt

3 жыл бұрын

@@dewalt4594 yeah, but not great for your thicknesser... I already need to switch out the blade because I missed 2 nails!

@dewalt4594

3 жыл бұрын

@@1978sjt " Thicknesser " WOW, LoL really ??

@1978sjt

3 жыл бұрын

@@dewalt4594 yes, a thinknesser, for making sure all the boards end up the same thickness. Also makes finishing so much easier.

Great to see nothing going to waste. There a guy that built a shed out of pallets,didn't even take them apart.

I have a mountain of these. I used the same method to reclaim the boards intact. I don't care about the metal left in the wood. Not gonna plane them or use any of my pricy construction blades. Just making walls exist. I haven't been loosening the boards prior to using the Sawzall. I learned a thing! Thanks for the video!

@jeremylakenes6859

Жыл бұрын

Glad to assist! I flip the boards over and punch out the nails with a nail punch.

nails in wood thats cool and awesome.

@jungleforeva

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Pry the boards up a little then knock them back down then it’s easier to use a wrecking bar to pull nails , slower but then all the wood is usable , or then cut nail heads off and lift the boards off easily you can still grab nails

Thanks for making the video, this will give my re saw some use again and save me hours

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much for this video. The price of lumber has shot up sky high. I am going to be building some outdoor planters, pallet wood will be the the base wood.

I use a different method and I'll explain why. Since the ends of the battens are invariably split anyway, I use a reciprocating saw ( I cant afford this fancy cordless stuff ) and a coarse wood blade. You cut through the batten next to the strut. This shortens the battens, but you dont get trapped nails and I think the split ends are a loss anyway. Once the ends are free, you can often prise the battens away using a chisel/bolster/whatever. With care, most will survive although some will split horribly ( stick 'em in your wood-burner ). The nails will often be in the batten, but can easily be bashed through a tad and then pulled with a claw hammer. That way you end up with battens with no nails and often no split ends. HTH

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

Barry Carter your method is a good one. I wanted to do it this way because I wanted the rusty nail stains to be visible but I didn’t want the ends cracked.

The methodolgy is great if you just want the boards - easy enough to knock out nail heads. But, if you want to use the supporting beams, not so good as all that metal in the wood is going to mess up my equipment... Nice easy going manner on video, thank you!

Wow...I have to get one of these saws That was so EASY Thanks

@sll-tt6bj

3 жыл бұрын

Useless method if you're using the side nails are still in the wood

That was awesome. I was using a crow bar but as you pointed out every fifth one would crack. I'll try your way next time!

@jeremylakenes6859

2 жыл бұрын

Once the planks are off, flip them over and punch out the small nail chunks if you want to plain them.

Often the 2x4 frames are oak. Pretty nice wood but if you cut the nails off it makes the nearly impossible to use. Planers,saws,and Sanders don't like the nails left in the wood.

@jeremylakenes6859

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Smith in this application the thicker boards were not my goal. It was all these planks I wanted to use for a kids picnic table. Look at the “center pieces” 4:15 they are junk.

@dannydynamita546

4 жыл бұрын

Im thinking the same, i recently buyed denailer gun, pneumatic, air locker, will try maybe cutted nails still could be ejected from wood

@kiaya007

4 жыл бұрын

there are several ways of getting all types of pallets apart and i think i have seen every way envisioned and demonstrated on you tube and some methods are better for taking different types of pallets apart. i understand you just wanted the battens and not interested in the stretchers. my aim is to use as much of the pallet as i can. that said the method you employed disassembling your style of pallet was one better suited for euro style pallets since the blocks they employ are pretty much useless after the pallet is disassembled so cutting the nails wont matter.

@jeremylakenes6859

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. For this pallet, these nails were so stuck that batten after batten split and broke apart.

@unhipmongo

4 жыл бұрын

wayne d .

The four framing pieces that the slats are nailed to are going to be very difficult to get all the nail remnants out of. I would be very reluctant to send those through a surface plane for fear of missing one.

@louiswarmoth7354

5 жыл бұрын

That’s stacked and burned the next winter...fine cured oak, poplar, gum firewood.

Just need to follow through with a pneumatic nail remover gun, still leaves the spacers peppered with nail shafts, but a huge time saver, thank you for the tip

@christinamoneyhan5688

3 жыл бұрын

You can just carefully saw them to length required to burn in wood stove fire place or out doors fire pit for relaxing.

I am so glad I came across this video. I feel like a fool for doing it the stupid way, but I'm happy now.

Tip,,of,,the day,,Hit every nail head once with ur hammer to unseize the nail b4 trying to pull said nails and boards apart

hahaha a brick at one end and my body weight always does it for me , and i have some nice and strait nails to use again afterwords

@brent3611

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean 'a brick at one end'?

@Amen.22

3 жыл бұрын

@@brent3611 Just another brick in the wall

@tarquinfintim5910

2 жыл бұрын

He stands on one end and lobs the brick at the other end!

That’s brilliant. Well done and thanks!

What a great way to dissemble palets👍👍👍👍

Yes, it's quick, but most of us don't want the nails in the wood.

@johnanderson6187

4 жыл бұрын

I stick it strate though plainer

@rla1000

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnanderson6187 Let me borrow your knives, bring em back in 20 minutes

@johnanderson6187

4 жыл бұрын

What you on about you

@AlphaNerd132

4 жыл бұрын

@@rla1000 Thats what I was thinking! He must ether be using carbide, or have dull as hell HHS.

@92656trw

4 жыл бұрын

Gyras or he just cuts that shit off. Because who is using nail hole wood? What’s wrong with you people.

Time to go buy a set of hollow ground punches to remove the nails from the boards and complete the job.

Good video and captions...I just picked up a bunch of Mahogany pallets I will be dismantling today or tomorrow, will be trying your method!

@jeremylakenes6859

3 жыл бұрын

Remember to get a thin kerf metal cutting blade with lots of teeth per inch and try to open the boards just slightly so you can get your blade in there.

Awesome! I am blessed with working at a mall where pallets a thrown into the wood bin on a regular basis. You can either re-purpose that wood or even use it for fire wood.

@AB-C1

2 жыл бұрын

That's unreal what a travesty just throwing them for burning I bet they've only had one use mostly and good quality wood being shops. Send me a few here in England I need to build a workshop lol 😅

@glenfenderman

2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-C1 Please don't over estimate my post. Over here in Canada, most of the wood for pallet building is low grade stuff. I often have a struggle to find wood that is worth separating, and a lot of it doesn't come apart easily without splitting. That said, the nice stuff you can find for free is worth the effort!

I been doing that for some time....I then just punch out the nails with a nail set

Your eyes, your eyes!!! Where's your safety goggles!!! Good luck!!!

@barnabyaprobert5159

3 жыл бұрын

This! This guy will look like a pirate before too long! Lol!

Looks really easy. My husband has a saw like this. Lol Thx for your video

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

Kimmy Lou you’re welcome! Glad you like it! Be careful and enjoy!

Man, I've been trying to figure out this for quite some time..Thanks!!

But what do you do about those remaining nails in the pallet wood afterwards? If i need to run the boards through a planer, then what?

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

drewdy Then I flip the board over and punch out the nails with a punch. A square drive but works to if you don’t have a punch handy. Then you still have the rustic rust stains but the boards won’t be split. Check out my video of the cabinet faces I made with these pallets. All drawer faces and face frames are from old pallets. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKWcmdquec6rddo.html

@skeletonbones176

5 жыл бұрын

Buy a hand held metal detector, because nails can be missed by the eye. Plus the staples holding the nails in the nail gun also can be embedded in the wood. Best $30 I spent on Amazon getting one,

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Stewart Porter Great advice!!!

@skeletonbones176

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeremylakenes6859 Hi Jeremy, I learned the hard way, destroyed one set of planer blades. And here in the UK the nails they use to construct pallets are a lot bigger than the one in this video. They take some getting through and I've tried various metal cutting blades with different teeth. I use a Ryobi 18v reciprocating saw.

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Stewart Porter The smaller the teeth, the better. I think mine was 28 Teeth Per Inch. The nails I cut were about 2.5 mm thick...maybe just 2mm. I use Milwaukee, Diablo, Dewalt, and Bosch blades. The longer the better because you can change where the nail hits the blade when the teeth are destroyed. They usually have two nails on the end and one in the middle. You could try a circular saw on the ends (taking off 3 cm on the ends) and then you are just left with the center nails to cut. This would also leave the nail head for the thick end boards making the nails easier to remove. I worked as a carpenter for 5 years going through tonsil nails, a name brand blade should hold up. Thinner blades help too because they are cutting less material and thus should heat up less. Bimetal blades probably won’t last as long as quality metal cutting blades. Also, I use a cutter head that doesn’t use knives. There is a “Shelix” head by Byrd and they use small square bits you can unscrew and turn if you hit a nail or rock. They last way longer than knives in hard wood. In the USA it costs about $450. I imagine it’s double in the UK. I moved to Brazil so I ended up buying a Velix head. It’s nickel plated so better for the humidity here.

A thin blade with small teeth is called a "metal cutting" blade.

@d.k.1394

4 жыл бұрын

assuming it cuts metal,,,,,,,,

Man this saves a ton of time and wood. Thanks

Thanks for the video :) Since I do not care that the nails stay in the wood for what I am doing, , that is what I did. My problem was : depending on the pallets, some nails are huge and the blades get worn very quickly. So it is faster than the other methods, but not as fast as on your video.

You made that look FAR too easy!

This method is OK if you only want the boards from the outside of the pallet. I also use the four rails from inside the pallet - often for turning tool handles etc on a wood lathe. This method is a complete waste of time to me, as it leaves these rails full of steel which you cannot easily remove.

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

BM Aus Yeah, I’m your case it’s better to run a skil saw down the sides next to the rails. Then pop the wood chunks out and you should have full access to the nails for pulling. Generally the middle rails use less nails so they might come off without splitting the planks. This also allows you a good chance at getting a lot of plank wood without splitting the ends.

That was AMAZING!

I've tried every possible way to cut up pallets and found cutting them apart making clean pieces of wood slats makes projects come out cleaner looking without nail holes. Plus no nails to be removed. Pieces left make for a good fire in the pit.

The problem I have with this method is that it leaves the metal in the wood. Basically rendering the wood useless for my personal use.

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Huddleston Well, this method allows you to disassemble the pallet without splitting the ends. If you need the ends, then get a punch and knock out the nails backwards. You’ll still have good wood with the rust stains. The only part of my method I don’t like is that it leaves the nail ends in the larger pieces and that’s not good for a thickness planer. I built a whole set of kitchen cabinet face frames and doors with pallet wood. I just knocked out the nails and planed it all. Good luck!

Make sure you guys n ladies wear some protection .a lot of pallets come from chemical companies and other places not so good Trust me I know, me and my dad worked in this business over25 years each

@jeremylakenes6859

5 жыл бұрын

jeffrey walbert If it’s treated the gases could be bad if the pallet wood is burnt. In other cases cadmium is used in the process of treatment. Jeffrey has a good point.

@jeffreyw.7044

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeremylakenes6859 hey Jeremy,I'm talking about where those pallets and all of them across the country have been to. Meaning from factory to factory what materials they came in contact with and now u

Good Idea, thanks for sharing

Thanks a hell of a lot for that tip! It never occurred to me...lol.

"Use a thin blade with lots of teeth". He means a metal cutting blade!

The best part about breaking down pallets is all the free nails you get

@jeremylakenes6859

2 жыл бұрын

Nails are so cheap it’s not worth the time, then they are rusty, bent, and most of the time the heads are gone. Even in Brazil the nails are cheap enough.

Great tip!!! Thank you for sharing!!!