Removing Protruding Nails with Ease

When working with recycled stock, one of the most tedious (but vitally important) tasks is to remove all of the protruding nails and metal from the wood. While many woodworkers would use a hammer or a pry bar to remove the nails, there a much easier and cleaner trick with a tool that is not typically thought of as a woodworking tool.

The next time you have a lot of nails to remove from a piece of stock, try this Quick Tip to remove protruding nails with ease.

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