What is the easiest way to disassemble pallets?

by Mary Carlson

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Hi all! What is the easiest way to disassemble pallets? Are there any tips or tricks or just patience and lots of work!? We have a project we are doing with pallets and we have to take them apart but they are kicking my ... :) TIA!

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William on Apr 05, 2017

I use a reciprocating saw and cut through the nails. A jig saw with a metal blade may work. Prying with a crow bar will work but some of the boards can break. Use a circular saw to cut the boards out ( you will have some waste).

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- Mary Carlson on Apr 05, 2017
  
  Sweet! Thank you so much!!!
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Apr 05, 2017

William is always correct! I like 1001pallets.com, has lots of useful tips to supplement Williams advice.

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- Mary Carlson on Apr 05, 2017
  
  Thanks so much!! Didn't know about 1001pallets.com will check it out!
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Apr 05, 2017
  
  So welcome! Hope you post your pallet project when complete. ☺
  
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- William on Apr 06, 2017
  
  Thanks for the compliment! Not always correct but I try. Checked out 1001pallets.com. Good site. I like it. Thanks.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Apr 07, 2017
  
  So welcome. You deserve it. In my book you are the greatest! Glad you like the site, I found it when I was looking for pallet info.
  
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