Mastering Pallet Busting: Top Tips and Tools for Efficiently Breaking Down 20 Pallets

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3 жыл бұрын

Ever found yourself overwhelmed with a pile of pallets in your workshop? In today's video, I'm taking you through the journey of dismantling 20 pallets, sharing crucial tips, and introducing tools that can make the process a breeze. Whether you're a DIYer or just love tinkering in the workshop, this guide will teach you:
1️⃣ Why a pallet-busting tool is a game-changer.
2️⃣ The importance of metal detecting for hidden nails.
3️⃣ How to preserve valuable center beams in pallets.
4️⃣ Safety measures you absolutely can't skip.
I'll also showcase a time-lapse of me breaking down a pallet and reveal the final wood yield from 20 pallets. Stick around to learn how to handle pallets like a pro, and maybe even pick up some ideas for your next woodworking project.
🛠 Tools Used:
Pallet Busting Tool: [amzn.to/39NzK9P]
Crowbar
Hammer
Pry Bar
Metal Detector Pinpointer
Drill
And more...
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If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for watching!
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@memilanuk Жыл бұрын

One quick little 'cheat' to make getting all the metal off the magnet easier... slip a sandwich baggie over the magnet before you start. Then when you're done, just peel it off, and the metal will come right off with it.

@DrWD40 Жыл бұрын

Very smart!

@peterjf7723 Жыл бұрын

Putting the magnet in a paper cup also works well.

@johnlewis9745 8 ай бұрын

Great tips !

@TheEssexSpurs 6 ай бұрын

Use pallet buster to lift wood then go through pallet with reciprocating saw..Keeping nail heads in gives a perfect rustic look.Very few of my customers want the nails completely removed. Still an enjoyable video and you stress the importance of wearing safety glasses which is a MUST!!!! Greetings from murky dark damp eastern England.

@gsp911 Жыл бұрын

The first time I see that someone actually telling about the remaining metal in the nail holes. 👍

@DrWD40 Жыл бұрын

It's some annoying little pieces too if your pallet used that nail style.

@johnlewis9745 Жыл бұрын

There are small, not expensive gadgets available that you quickly run over a piece of wood. If there is a piece of nail, screw or whatever in the wood it will bleep. They can be viewed on the WWW. Ideal for those who use pallet wood.

@franceswatts4001 3 ай бұрын

@@johnlewis9745Did you watch the video? He uses one.

@kevinfrench5915 Жыл бұрын

I would add one tip: work both of the outside stringers before you pry the center ones. This will keep the louse end from swinging up and you won't get as many bent nails on that last pry.

@thomasknox2325 Ай бұрын

You are right that is how I do it and I have done hundreds upon hundreds of them

@darinungerman2132 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, never would have known about the type of nails that leave the back spikes until it was too late. I put my magnet in a small plastic bucket, then you just need to lift it out of the bucket and the metal drops off, no picking them one-by-one or getting shavings poking through my gloves.

@dasdasdatics420 2 ай бұрын

I use recycled pallets for making Garden furniture and planters and even handrails. I don't bother with planning or sanding but I do paint them with garden fence paint because it hides the dirt and discolouration of used pallets. I'm wondering why companies stopped having them returned but it could be due to the new hazardous chemical you talk about.

@tomstewart7625 Жыл бұрын

I only work with recycled wood. Mostly pallet wood and I have two tools that I use to remove the nails. first I use a nail punch and the nails are pulled using a Blacksmith tongs to pull the nails. I have asked Santa for a Pallet Buster, But I will have to special order it and that will have to wait until after the Holidays are over. Because I live on the Big Island of Hawaii.

@georgekern1914 2 жыл бұрын

Stack 3-4 together with clamps and turn the stack on edge to put through the plainer

@stevenjohndurham7865 2 жыл бұрын

X, I'm

@dougalexander7204 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You made it look easy. I plan to build a garden shed & chicken coop from reclaimed pallet lumber I’m going to use an old time radial arm saw with the power head vertical and a carbide rotary planer. I hope I have no problems with the occasional nail. Also, thinking about making parquet flooring from the nicer boards. Anyway. Thanks again.

@chasinglife43 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@thomasknox2325 Ай бұрын

What I find too be the most difficult ones are oak sometimes it is easier just cut the ends off usually I can get the middle without to much difficulty

@aspitofmud6257 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to use pallet bits as interior wall coverings. Then I plan on glueing them together and make some furniture etc. That should get me started. Btw thanks for the tips!

@1stinlastout165 Жыл бұрын

I've found what metal swuff that's left behind won't harm any cutting blade it's brocken off nails that do the damage the main course of this is not removing then straight away , my reason for telling you this as most other materials ie manmade boards have metal particles inbeded within them and this takes along time to dull a blade or cutter!

@timlarson7228 8 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks.

@TheSilmarillian 11 күн бұрын

Nice laying the pallet wood back down and using the remaining pallet to knock the nails through , I learnt something 2 day hello from down under. New sub here pallet wood = Free wood , I only use HT ( heat treated) pallets have seen people use treated pallets that contain lots of nasties.

@johnlewis9745 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know where you live, i.e. urban or rural, but you might consider making a variety of bird houses for your garden, your friends gardens and for the schools in your area. The teachers usually make an ecology lesson around it and the children love it. Here in the UK we have a serious problem with a decling European hedgehog population, so many people make homes for them. But that might not apply to you. If you have children who are old enough get them to help you. Directions for birds and hedgehogs are on the WWW.

@dougalexander7204 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@danabella6540 8 ай бұрын

Thia is pallet king. Subscribed.

@Frandalicious66 8 ай бұрын

No such thing as cheating when it comes to demolition 😊

@a.barker7792 Жыл бұрын

Love to know the best way to get staples out. Because I'm concerned about those ruining my saw, planer and joiner.

@kubinka879 Жыл бұрын

I was shown that you bang each corner of the pallet by lifting it it and just hit the floor with a corner, . This loosens the nails and makes them easier to remove the nails.

@HeliRy 7 ай бұрын

Those barbed ones are the bane of my existence lol. Literally every single pallet in my neck of the woods is held together with nothing but those buggers. I gave up digging them out and just zip the boards off the stretcher with a saw. If I need longer boards, I just shiplap and glue two butts together.

@timd9574 Жыл бұрын

I just use a 5/8 hole bit after removing the auger bit. Use another board with a hole already drilled for a guide (since the bit will slip). Then plug all the holes with a 5/8 dowell.

@vell0cet517 Жыл бұрын

I realize this is an older video, but if you're still looking for projects to do with the pallet wood, you could build a geodesic dome greenhouse.

@Sherman1862 Жыл бұрын

Build a Potters Bench! Awesome vVdeo! I have four pallets I want to break up, so that I can build one from the remains for my new Greenhouse! Now I know of some great ways to do it while preserving the boards, thanks to you! ; ) Thanks again and please have a great day!

@DrWD40 Жыл бұрын

Oh great idea!

@Sherman1862 Жыл бұрын

@@DrWD40 Yes indeed! Time to break up some pallets! ; ) lol..

@williamgarrity9482 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I use a gas chainsaw ,I use the wood in my home wood stove .I am cautious where I put the cold ashes, the nails can puncture my automobile tires n lawnmower also . Iam going to use ur way so I can use ashes in my stone driveway n lawn.God bless yall real good.

@DrWD40 2 жыл бұрын

Might be able to make a sifter of sorts for the ashes or a magnet like i used to remove the nails after burning!

@thesnoopy1009 Жыл бұрын

With that pile you can build a country kitchen table with the 2+4 as legs an table support thirty quid each

@frankgreen7988 8 ай бұрын

Insulation for your garage

@patchesjay 3 жыл бұрын

Another thought is raised bed planter boxes , if the timber is treated . ("""""")>

@DrWD40 3 жыл бұрын

I believe they are only heat treated

@AnitaSouthall 3 жыл бұрын

Small lengths or left overs make wooden large wall clocks

@DrWD40 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a cool idea! I just looked up some examples

@lizmadson3117 3 жыл бұрын

Make a above ground pond ,then use a pond liner fill with water and fish

@timlarson7228 8 ай бұрын

Nice!

@StreamHugger Жыл бұрын

Hey DrWD40 - Excellent info! One question: Do you only drill out the hole from the screws with barbs? Or do you drill out all holes that you removed fasteners from?

@DrWD40 Жыл бұрын

I ended up drilling out all holes to be safe

@brandonhelms271 2 ай бұрын

Hey man, put your magnet inside a bag or sock or something robust THEN pick up your nails... then u just have to pull the bag off and everything metal releases easy

@jeffreymabbe9829 Жыл бұрын

You can make a fire in the woodstove!

@Follower_of_The_Word Жыл бұрын

Has anyone used a pneumatic nail punch to drive the nails out?

@philipvanderwaal6817 Жыл бұрын

Have you got a link for the metal detector please

@DrWD40 Жыл бұрын

Here you go! amzn.to/37mCd6t

@daveblane6442 Жыл бұрын

where do you get 50 cent drill bits???????

@popsrockz1372 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I missed the ads here dangit

@fostersstubbyasmr9557 Жыл бұрын

I forget that I’m a decent engineer sometimes, I can make tools I don’t need to spend so much 😂 Thanks for the video!

@katholderbaum7950 4 ай бұрын

No joiner. No problem. Take 5 boards that u trim on ur table saw to the same width. Use 2 squares to make sure they are square while clamping at the ends. Now run them through ur planer together as a solid board. planer.

@robertclark4929 Жыл бұрын

What tool is that buster? See no link anywhere.

@timlarson7228 8 ай бұрын

Google…

@patchesjay 3 жыл бұрын

You made busting pallets fun even though it means a bit of work , here is an thought , why not make a out door table and 2 benches for out door eating . just a thought . (""""")>

@DrWD40 3 жыл бұрын

Oh great idea! I could use some patio furniture