There are many ways to dismantle a pallet you can find many of them online. Some can be inexpensive and some can be very expensive. But for the average person we look for household items to do the job. Are you looking for a way to take apart your pallets? Here is some ideas you can use to take apart those pallet.
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Handy Tip:
Number 1 way to split a board is to pry on it with a pry-bar or hammer!
Number 1 way to split a board is to pry on it with a pry-bar or hammer!
Sledge hammer
a 20 pound sledge hammer works well when you know how to use it. I start by placing the pallet on the ground and then placing a piece of 4"x6" woodblock under a pallet slat. stand on the pallet and drop the sledge hammer from about shin high keeping a firm grip on the handle. Repeat this process for every nailed piece, moving the block directly under the pallet slat right next to the runner board. I would say this works for about 40-50% and the rest of the pallet must be cut to remove wood |
Cinder Block / or Any Weight
The same method can be as the sledge hammer by putting a wood block under the slat and dropping the block on the runner board. I myself would not recommend this method due to the possibility of hurting your back. but if this is all you have and you also have a strong back, then by all means. |
If you are going to become a serious pallet disassembler perhaps you should invest in a more serious tool. here is a couple of tools i have found on the internet.
Pallet Pals
Pallet pal can be purchased online at thinkwoodworks.net or you can purchase their plans to build your own (HERE). |
Pallet Pal Pro.
The Pallet Pal pro is a serious upgrade to the original Pallet Pal with its fully steel construction. Order yours HERE. |
Leave a comment and tell me how your pallet experience went. Did you use something different or did you use one of these options?