How to disassemble a pallet without breaking the boards

No more split boards!
Follow these steps to remove the wood as intact as possible.
Pallet projects, furniture, DIY, D.I.Y., reclaimed, rustic, eco friendly, lumber

[@moium]

fyi, for hard wood pallets many times the nails don't want to come out of the stringers. So what I do is spray the whole pallet down with water, let sit for about 30 minutes, then disassemble. The water soaks into the nail wholes and helps to lubricate - far fewer broken ends this way

[@ganjariver2683]

This is by far the best method for disassembling pallets I have ever seen

[@TheJoogsie]

Thank for that. You can use the rusty nails to make your own wood stain. Put them in vinegar. Allow to sit for a week or so. Then take out a table spoon full and mix with more vinegar test for desired color. You can get really dark stain or really light depending on how light you mix at the end. Happy creating.

[@docjody8624]

After mixing w/ vinegar, what then? You just "paint" rusty vinegar on the wood as a water-based stain or are there other steps?

[@seal.2303]

i think this is lke the 10th pallet disassembly video I've watched, and the only one that I actually have all the tools for lol. Thanks man!

[@townsendstephen]

This is hands down the BEST method I have seen on how to dismantle a pallet. Thank you for the time you are going to save me from now on and my back thanks you as well.

[@dammit7045]

This is what I'm gonna say.... 1. Screw the pallet Buster 2. Screw the saw method 3. Screw pry bars and shit like that. You sir have just showed a simple method ( very effective ) at taking pallets apart. And it didn't cost me anything in terms of a stupid tool hanging around after the job is done!! This is hands down the simplest method I have seen. THANK YOU

[@chrisouellet2832]

same here! nevermind popping from the top - just pop it down!

[@ianwatters5613]

Been watching a lot of “palette” breakdown Videos , …. This is THE BEST ONE YET 👍🏻 great clear simple instructions and …keep up the good work 💪🏻, Bless you bro 🙏

[@tieraarakawa4570]

Wow! This method seems way more efficient and a lot simpler than other methods I seen. I’m going to try it out, Thanks for sharing!

[@harperhellems3648]

Great video! I saw a guy on his channel called JesperMakes who does the same thing except he uses a 2X4 to hammer the boards off instead of kneeling with the hammer and the small 2X4. It allows you to remain standing upright. That's the only improvement I can see. Thank you for this video!

[@JohnnyUmphress]

Thumbs up for a great tip and mostly for an excellent Bible verse. Thanks brother. You earned my subscription.

[@jph1985]

I have tried everything, I thought... but this looks easy and it's so simple I don't know why I hadn't already attempted this method. I'll be giving it a go shortly. Thanks!

[@spletest8977]

Holy crap why didn't I think of this before. The answer is so easy! I was about to take a saw to my pallets.

[@firefighterexperienc]

Best pallet board takedown I've seen. Thanks Dan..

[@Bengalpool]

You earned a sub from me, brother. Stay blessed, and thank you for this video. It turns out I've been doing these pallet breakdowns 50% right. I was standing the pallets against a wall and hammering the boards out one at a time (your way is a million times easier). Thanks again!

[@keshatton2334]

You make it look very easy. Preparation is key. I also notice you have a good clean area, that is equally as important.

[@liolone]

Can't believe it, so many video showing the same way to remove it and YOU, the most simple and effective unique way, tkx !!!

[@ManoloFernandez434]

I have watched about 10 videos on this subject, this is the easiest method, and it is also well explained. Thanks!

[@tc7465]

Great video! I love the scripture at the end of the video!!

[@judyclark7783]

So easy I could learn in less than 5 minutes. You rock!

[@rogerpalmer3522]

I've watched several videos giving tips on pulling nails and disassembling pallets, and this is the only one that is practical and effective. Thanks.

[@kimtang4101]

One of the best videos for dismantling pallets. Thanks for mentioning the tools which were helpful and the surprise verses .👍 . .

[@hendersonharewood7123]

Those pallets you used are selected. You should demonstrate with differently made pallets and of different wood. There's a particular reddish looking wood which can even bend nails and the nails are very difficult to remove from it. Twisted nails are also used in some pallets which make it difficult. Some nails are either bent or bent and embedded in the pallets for rigidity and strength.

[@thescottishlion]

Amen brother, thanks for this video! You saved me a lot of frustration dealing with the disassembly of pallets.

[@salamander12]

I’ll definitely use your method. Thanks for the encouraging verse

[@cheshireravens]

after screwing up half a pallets worth of wood, I found your video and now.. I'm so mad because it actually worked. My neighbors are probably pretty angry after hearing the sounds of rage outside because of this. Thanks.

[@mjremy2605]

That is absolute genius!!! Simple and elegant solution instead of all these tools that smash the wood! Wow. So impressed. Just a block of wood and hammer. Happy day!! Now I will give you a tip - use the Air Lock air nail remover gun with a small compressor. The 6 gal Porter Cable pancake compressor at 150 psi will do the job. Just shoot out those nails from the back and its very fast. Forget the claw hammer or crow bar. Thank you for the great tip about tapping the nails off, genius!

[@chrisouellet2832]

yup - i got one and it super works!! if you're taking pallets apart often, it's a must

[@talldave1000]

I've been struggling with this and sometimes get lucky and not have one break. I'll be using your technique. I will say that it's not a bad idea to put a piece of 1x2 scrap between the prybar and the wood to prevent denting the wood when removing the nails. Thanks for this video.

[@yankeeredneck6947]

That looks like the best way to break down pallets that I've seen using only readily available tools. I used a similar routine but by putting bricks under the pallet and jumping up and down on the pallet. I am adopting your way. Thank you very much. Thanks for the prayer at the end also. God Bless

[@mictheflash]

Great video, definitely going to try this. Thank you for the scripture, it's important to remember God each day 🙏❤️

[@fivefatcats]

Thank you for the video. LOVED THE END! GOD BLESS!!

[@ChipLittle]

Best way I've seen to dismantle a pallet. But the last section is my favorite!!!! Stay blessed, Brother!!

[@marcomorin1699]

This is exactly how I go about it but I use a bolt cutter to clip off most of the nail so there is less to hammer down and you still get a good grip with the pry bar when pulling. Great video my friend 👍

[@42lookc]

Great advice, Dan. But _best of all_ is you using your channel to expand the Kingdom of our Father! Your Brother in Christ, Danny

[@Torah4Today]

Simple system. I wouldn't have started that way, so you saved me some effort. Appreciated your testimony also.

[@blithespirit7839]

This is the 1st time I have seen one of your videos and I instantly knew you were spiritual!

[@TheBee__D]

I used this video as a guide. Thanks for posting. You definitely need the right tools and protective gear. I needed my husbands strength on parts of it to disassemble as it really is a tough job.

[@jefftokaji6460]

Great video. You made it look so easy. God bless you brother.

[@roseharvey8266]

This is going to help me take apart 22 pallets tomorrow! Thank you!

[@dianejennings1105]

NEVER thought to do it this way! Thanks!

[@zanenail8451]

Awesome ending message. Thumbs up on the tips as well, I havebroken many of pallets out of rushing/frustration and impatience Be patient and build something! God Bless

[@craigdurham9976]

Awesome ending to a great video! Thank you for shining the light brother!

[@TroyJScott]

Liked and Subbed. This is the easiest method I’ve seen so far. Thank you for the content

[@glengearhart5298]

Amen Dan!! This is the first of your videos that I have seen. I was looking at making a pallet stripping tool. If I happen to make it, I'll post it here to show you.

[@cherylbennett7672]

Dan, Thank you for sharing your faith!

[@debbiee6535]

This is the best way I've seen to take a pallet apart

[@Steve-ut1zi]

Excellent process! Thanks! That works great! I'm using this way for now on! Didn't think it would be that easy but it is!

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

This is a great method and I will definitely be trying it. The only thing I will double check is to tap out the ends first, then the middle. Am wondering if the last end is then less likely to split.

[@user-cm6pd6wu2u]

I subscribed just from the outro. The video was good, but the ending was the best! Thank you, Brother! Praise the Lord!

[@steveday2868]

Looks like a good no cost way to do it. I tried making wood pallet buster and it did good for awhile till in broke in half. Will try your method today. Thanks.

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Brilliant tip to use a lump hammer and an offcut of 4by! Was looking at one of those pallet busters, but just don't do it often enough to warrant the expense. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessesleeper3167]

This is one way I have not tried. I like your results...a lot. Will give it a shot. Thanks!

[@rwind656]

You earned my subscription with this video. Now I'm going to go use your method. Thanks.

[@glendasimpson3362]

It took me a day to disassemble a pallet, with 9 more to go. Thank you for sharing, I can do this!

[@RyanDimal]

Just watched a bunch of videos and your way looks best using gravity to help but also amazed you’re able to step onto pallet and the wood on bottom doesn’t shift for you to fall.

[@jebuschrist9161]

Bingo! I finally found a good video for taking pallets apart and not breaking them

[@therenaissancewoman2080]

This video was so helpful. I've been struggling pulling apart pallets... and I'm not that strong. Now, I'll give this a whirl! It's wonderful to see a man take a stand for Christ. Keep up the good work and faith! Subscribed

[@siulanainad]

Thank you brother. Especiallyfor your final message. Subscribed!

[@michaelh.2284]

Well done! Keep the faith!!!

[@mossfountain9866]

Fantastic idea to disassemble the pallets! You were very calm with your demeanor during the presentation. Your reference to the Holy Scriptures, and reminder of the importance of putting our faith in Jesus Christ was heartfelt and sincere.

[@danielbrunner4317]

Awesome help this.Thank you.Ive recently started messing around with pellets and am now making sculptures with them which is very much fun and something I hope to make some money with. The ending touch to your video was the best.😀.God Bless

[@erikleorga]

Neat to see someone else come up with the same manner I did a few years ago.

[@kristyatkins4317]

Best method I've seen so far - Thanks!

[@jdleitner]

This was great to see. I have been doing it the hard way forever. THANKS!

[@alanbrijmohansingh1079]

Wow just found this vid. Dan thanks you i have a lot of pallets to take apart. Excellent vid 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽.

[@alexbaramilis8972]

Thanks, I had almost given up on my project until I saw your video!

[@joshm1079]

Thanks for the WORD Dan!! God bless

[@kathrynjohnson1147]

Thank you so much ,I have the worst time taking them apart can't wait to try your method

[@jenbunni9111]

This is so good, thank you!

[@MrBigMalT]

Really great way of dismantling a pallet… definitely gonna be trying this! Something else I find really useful is one of those cheap mechanics’ magnetic dishes, so you can toss the nails in as you remove them. Especially if working on your driveway or in your garage, you don’t want any risk of nails on the ground for your tyres to find :)

[@darodes]

New subscriber…. I’d love to see a video on how you “decide” what project you want to use the pallet wood for (other than the generic “rustic” project). Thanks!

[@johnlewis9046]

I live in Australia and most of the pallets have nails with glue on them,before I start i use a nail punch to drive them in about 1/16” to break the glue then pull apart as you did,

[@lyndan438]

Great video, thank you! I'm going to look for your tutorial on making that pallet table, I'm thinking you've probably got one.

[@davejohnbray]

Amen brother. Good tips to disassemble my pallets and spiritual encouragement too :-)

[@123foster123]

simple and it works ,lot better than the way i was using ,thanks

[@craigbond7877]

Great professional video. Thanks.

[@maggieau4864]

Thanks! very helpful for a beginner like me. Keep up the good work. God is with His servant. GOD BLESS!

[@paultrombley4419]

I wish I could keep mine from splitting I don't have good luck with this. Thank you for the tip.

[@DraigoRose]

That was excellent!

[@janebenami3342]

Amen, I needed this today !

[@BTC_DNA]

Brilliant! Thank you for making my life a little easier 🙂

[@subrinazeller]

Showing how to safely take apart a pallet without much damage was amazing but the best part came at the end as a surprise. You are a Christ-follower and not ashamed to encourage others to discover the chain-breaking power of surrendering their life to God. Well done brother.

[@tuskegeehoney]

Thanks for sharing! I needed to know how to do this!

[@1stinlastout165]

The only thing I would do different is the short striking timber I'd make long so you can stand while knocking the boards apart, less strain on the knees and back!

[@HisTable]

Dan, God bless you brother. It’s awesome using simple tools to glorify Him who died for us, 5 loaves and 2 fish. You used them, or better say, you allowed him to use your loaves. You have got the nails out, and our hearts in. Well done!

[@anatomyconspiracy9416]

Amazing! You just saved me a lot of time. Thank you so much.

[@paulapjclark8928]

That’s brilliant! Thank you brother 🙏🏻😊

[@Prekkersaurus]

Great help. I like your method.

[@philipyoung5857]

Super cool, I have been watching make stuff from pallets. Your video came up. Gave it a watch. And was Surprised!. that you gave the gospel at the end. As a Christian and a garage warrior. I really liked that. I subscribed to your videos. God bless

[@gabiwenzelow7348]

Thank you for your tips And demonstration, very useful.

[@gotahvcls]

Your final encouragements are appreciated. Be Well

[@aregularguydoesstuff4157]

Thank you. God bless!

[@frankoneill4692]

Them pallets are so so easy. Can you do one that is really hard like a blue pallet ????

[@aregularguydoesstuff4157]

@@frankoneill4692 I’ve never worked with a blue pallet before. What’s different about them?

[@frankoneill4692]

@@aregularguydoesstuff4157 Hi they are basically pulling apart without damage impossible. Very very strong 🤔🤔

[@sas999ful]

Very helpful thanks!

[@alanpayne1442]

Who would have thought to dismantle upside down but it seems to work great. I only use pallet wood for kindling and a fire pit for the cut off nailed ends with cheap block spacers (sadly no 2 X 4's unfortunately in UK types) different to US pallets which have loads of spare wood.

[@AjaJanga]

This is the best method when you dont have anything but only a hammer. I love it works just fine

[@Kevin-gx8lc]

Amen! Great video.

[@alsena4515]

Thank you Dan. I will use your method as well 😃

[@altamesekamara2887]

Thank you!! Great video

[@shaunonfernandes9202]

Great thanks it was really difficulty you made it easy

[@timklassen421]

The last tip was the best advise God bless you .

[@joemc111]

My son is trying to build planters, I will show him your video

[@melissaohlrich2418]

Thank you so much for this video AND for being a man of God, unashamedly sharing the love of God.