HOW TO SALVAGE FLOOR BOARDS

There are many reasons you might decide to salvage timber from various sources. It may be to match exisiting or re-use after some alterations, additions or repairs. Another reason might be to use for a completely different project.
When it comes to salvaging timber we generally want to limit damage to the timber. In this video we will consider how the boards are removed and various techniques for removing nails and why you might choose a particular method.
If you have your own project and seek advice or ideas in a particular area I encourage you to let me know in the comments below. Your request could become the subject of a future episode.
This content was filmed on a Galaxy Note 9 and edited with FCPX

[@caaussie1605]

Thank you for the video. Great tips!

[@DavesCave]

@@caaussie1605 glad you got so,w value from it

[@karlburton7371]

Very helpful, better than other advise which appeared to cut out the tongues👍

[@DavesCave]

Glad you were able to get something from it

[@WMG4life]

I remember being taught how to de nail wood. That was one of my main jobs when I was a young apprentice. Hahaha brings back memories.

[@DavesCave]

You were a good little worker

[@thefishingritual1423]

Great video.

[@DavesCave]

Thankyou. Appreciate you taking the time to comment 😊

[@peterwills5533]

Good skills....just the information that I need! thank you.

[@DavesCave]

Great to hear. Hope it works well for you

[@DavesCave]

Hey there Peter, Im getting back into my channel again. ATM all the new content is mostly about laser engraving however I want to do more DIY, woodworking, woodturning, tool reviews and stuff with the kids. If you have any special requests please let me know and I will see what I can do

[@IvanRosengreen]

Thanks for all of your tips and help, it was a great help to us lifting our floor boards. Your method works well

[@DavesCave]

Cool. Very glad you were able to put it to good use

[@jameslovering9158]

Could you use a angle grinder to cut off those nails in the beading/skirting boards ?

[@DavesCave]

Great question. That all depends on what you want to reuse the beading for and if you are likely to be re-machining it or not. If you are just going to paint it again that is a definite option.

[@teamskux]

Hi, if I’ve got a few areas where tongues / top and bottoms of the grooves have split but not detached from the board, could I try using pva to fix these areas?

[@DavesCave]

Theoretically yes. A glue joint can stronger than the timber itself. You want to make sure you scrape any build up off before you lay the boards as you don’t want lumps of glue preventing a tight joint between boards. Also you would may want to consider using pva for outdoor use incase your boards get wet you don’t want the joint to soften