How to take a pallet apart without breaking it

Explore the Art of Pallet Dismantling with Jesper Makes!
Join me, Jesper, in an adventurous journey through the world of recycled woodwork, where I reveal the secrets of efficiently dismantling various types of pallets from around the globe. In this detailed guide, I tackle four unique pallet styles, showcasing the most effective techniques and tools for the task.
🔨 Featured Tools & Techniques:
Discover the effectiveness of the Sawzall, Pallet Buster, Car Jack, and my innovative, homemade pallet dismantling tool, alongside traditional methods like prybars and hammers.
Special thanks to @TheWoodenRider from Canada for their expert insights and tips on dismantling American pallets. Check out their channel at / pallettv for more!
Acknowledging @jeremylakenes6859's influential video, "Pallet Disassembly...DON'T USE A HAMMER!!!", I delve into the debate of using a Sawzall and the implications of leaving nails in wood.
🕒 Chapters for Easy Navigation:
00:00 - Discovering the Best Pallet Dismantling Methods
00:25 - Dismantling the EUR Pallet
01:53 - Three Techniques to Remove Pallet Blocks
02:16 - Assessing the Sawzall's Efficiency
03:07 - The North American Pallet
03:18 - Dismantling Square Block Pallets
04:57 - @TheWoodenRider's Pallet Buster in Action
05:19 - Learning from Pallet Disassembly Failures
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[@eternalfizzer]

This is the most thorough, systematic, region specific instructional I've seen. Thanks a lot for demonstrating a simple way to disassemble, without unnecessary destruction, efficiently with the tools I've got on hand. (And how to select a pallet.)

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sisie211]

Thanks so much for showing this info in a clear and concise manner and providing instructions that don't require expensive tools.

[@jasonrustmann7535]

I had no idea how effective the two board technique you use could be! Holy cow! And it's so simple, I'll definitely have to try that 👍

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks for the compliment, but let's be real here - the "two board technique" I use isn't exactly rocket science. I mean, it's not like I invented it or anything. I just saw someone else do it and thought, "Hey, that looks pretty easy. I bet I could do that too." And lo and behold, it worked! So don't be too impressed. It's not like I'm a master woodworker or anything. I'm just a guy with a saw and a camera. Thanks for watching!

[@martinpye549]

Pallet buster one and two.... lol. Love your dry sense of humour.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks man!

[@lindaburt6518]

I love your pallet buster kit. I will definitely have to try it out sometime. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@JesperMakes]

You are so welcome! Thanks Linda.

[@danfyes]

Thank you so much for this video! I've almost finished taking apart a dozen different pallets and your patented advanced pallet buster system works amazingly!!!

[@JesperMakes]

Great job!!

[@yindyamarra]

Anyone else watching this and thinking, why didn’t I watch this 10 years ago.

[@dawnelder9046]

Thank you. I built a greenhouse on the one side of my husband's carport this year using old pallets. But struggled with getting some of them apart. Especially those with the blocks. My husband wants me to build a storage building as a wall on the other side next year. You just made that job a lot easier. The middle was always hard as well. The pallet buster looks great. Great video.

[@JesperMakes]

Glad to hear that my video was able to help with your pallet disassembly struggles! Those blocks can be tough to remove, but with the right tools and techniques, it gets a lot easier. And I'm glad to see that you're putting those pallets to good use by building a greenhouse - that's definitely a great way to repurpose them. Good luck with your storage building project next year, and keep on woodworking!

[@likeasparrowinthewildernes8333]

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[@chrisglynn]

The Pallet Buster worked a treat - thank you!

[@J.Eddie.T]

Lovin' the pallet buster 1 and 2. thanks for the awesome tips!

[@JesperMakes]

You are so welcome!

[@pentatonic7833]

Is Arnold Schwarzenegger narrating? 😂

[@JesperMakes]

😃👌

[@davidblacketer4906]

Yes. Like a good neighbor

[@alekkertv6343]

this is such a good way to take a pallet apart, i took a whole bunch apart and made my own gardening beds. thank you so much for your effort making this vid!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏

[@szymondybowski7868]

Great informative video! Well done. I have learned from it how to dismantle without damage to the wood planks, which is a key for their later use within projects.

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you build something if want to share. Cheers

[@TomLewisGaming]

Appreciate this guide, it's been a lifesaver in obtaining wood for framing raised beds

[@jdg610]

Awesome! I'm planning a cargo van camper build and this is a great way to put up the walls! Thanks!!

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Terriblewifelife]

The idea of using a plank as a buster is super cool it helped me alot

[@1satisfiedmind]

VERY helpful! I was definitely going to make it a harder job than necessary, but his has really shown me a way to save as much of the pallet as possible so I can actually get more usable wood for different potential projects. Thank you so much! Subbed.

[@JesperMakes]

Youre welcome! Happy building...

[@kevinfrench5915]

Great video, I picked up a couple tips. The "Nail Remover" is well worth the investment. It will slide over even the bent nails and with a pull of the trigger eliminates the cutting off of the nails, tapping the nails down and in most cases, the nail is driven out of the wood, 3 steps in one. The other thing I have is a large magnet to pick up all the nails. Thanks for the upload.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks for the info!

[@bernardwarr4187]

Great video. We love pallets, cutting them up with a circular saw, cutting off the boards and then an electric chain saw to finish off, using a production line method like you do

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks Bernard

[@pamelahunter6555]

Thank you for this video. I am a 69 year old retiree and have discovered the Wonderful world of pallet wood! As I write I am preparing to build a swing away a stand up dinner table for my dinning room. When not in use, a whole new room of space!

[@JesperMakes]

Wonderful!

[@pamelahunter6555]

@@JesperMakes thank you from the thumbs up 5 hours ago. Today I went to my favorite wood pile. I am carefully removing the 2 or 3 inch staples. It appears after panalizing I could have 5 to 6 feet, 24 inch wide dinner table top for free! It is rough saw, it could be Beech wood! Not pine! Tomorrow, I am going for the other 1/2 of crate...2 tables tops for free?!?

[@norain31]

Love it , work smart not hard good job jesper .my son brings pallets home from new house builds and ive made garden benches ect from them . I will be using some of your hacks for sure !! thanks for the ideas.

[@JesperMakes]

Sounds great!

[@philipvanderwaal6817]

Thanks so much Jesper ,very inspiring

[@JesperMakes]

Glad to hear that!

[@Nedswoodworks]

Great information there cobber, love the different ways of dismantling the pallets. Cheers 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks David.

[@izadupont9250]

A real man. I admire mens that has that knowledge!

[@JesperMakes]

I'll let those men know you admire them 😂😂👌

[@MartinWoodStudios]

Great tips right here Jesper! I'll be sure to make use of it in some of my upcoming pallet videos this summer.

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you, looking forward to seeing that! I'm building your owl nest right now...

[@Aatell764]

As a guy who worked at a pallet manufacturing company. A saw saw with a bi metal blade definitely does the trick faster then anything. Simply set atop some sawhorses or something and run the saw between the two by four and top boards cutting the nails.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks for the info!

[@ariellereid7374]

But how would you remove the nails?

[@rudders7240]

​@@ariellereid7374you would have to use a nail punch

[@douglasflores1462]

​@@ariellereid7374they stay there to be burned with the wood; or people cut off the ends with nails, to use the rest.

[@shmowismerf7359]

Or a screwdriver with a hammer

[@hope42]

Excellent! Very thoughtful logic. Thanks!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏

[@glynworsley8639]

Nice to see someone who knows what he's talking about. I agree 100%

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks Glyn

[@whathappened2230]

Hello from America.. I use almost exactly the same method of disassembly as you do. I do not cut boards though. It takes some patience to figure out different pallets, but I like the challenge. I do crates also, lots of good wood in them as well. Thanks for the video!

[@JesperMakes]

I like your take on it. Dismantling pallets is an art form.

[@tdog2480]

Simple but great video.

[@thecelt4807]

awesome bro ,,,really appreciate you people who take the time to upload

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks man.

[@henningvisser1108]

Interesting video Jesper, thank you. I have been dismantling pallets for a long time and let me assure you, you make it look far easier than it actually is. When the boards and stringers are made from pine, it works well, especially when the pallets are not too old and have not been exposed to the weather. The difficult ones are when the boards are pine and the stringers are saligna and the pallet is fairly old. (I'm from South Africa)

[@JesperMakes]

Yeah all old wood is not easy to work with. Pine palletwood are usually easy, hardwood more difficult but also nicer wood.

[@likeasparrowinthewildernes8333]

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[@Hat6000]

Some great tips on pallet busting Jesper, thanks from Texas!!

[@JesperMakes]

Happy to help!

[@aliorr9356]

Great job on the video. Well made and informative.

[@JesperMakes]

Much appreciated!

[@Flash1857]

That table with the ends up is beautiful, thanks

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, there is a video on that build on my channel.

[@mykolashatkovskyi8817]

Great tips, thank you!

[@JesperMakes]

You are so welcome!

[@TakamiWoodshop]

I used to get dozens of epals and euro crates (?) from my dad's work. They were all firewood, my weapon of choice....chainsaw. used to have a lot of fun trying to figure out the most efficient way to cut them, and started designing a mechatronic machine to automate the process. But then my dad retired and the supply dried up. Cool vid mate 🤘

[@JesperMakes]

I get a lot of both types, crates and normal epals. How are wood prices in NZ? I do use my chainsaw a lot, but not so much for pallets...

[@joeytaylor8767]

2nd video I have watched on how to take apart pallets. You have some good ideas.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks Joey

Hello Jesper, Removing pallets has always been an issue for me. It seems more practical to remove it with a sledgehammer in these techniques. So I can use technique 1. I also love pallets. Recycling is always my preference. We protect nature and trees. I remember very well that legendary table you made. Thank you for this informative beautiful video. I watched the first project video of 2022. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing. See you later. Big greetings. your friend Mehmet

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks Mehmet, you made a wonderful video about 2021, I liked it a lot. You mentioned me in it, thank you very much for that. I'm looking forward to seeing your first video of 2022. Cheers Mehmet

@@JesperMakes 🙏🙏🍀👍My precious friend. Not at all. first video may be a sander :-) i will try to finish it.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Very good instructional video.

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CriticalThinker1967]

Excellent advice thank you

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@randyo308]

excellent video. straight to the point. thanks

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 😊

[@user-qi7bz7ib5p]

This video is so engaging, it felt like watching a movie lol

[@JesperMakes]

Great to hear

[@eherva8057]

I am a fan of used pallets, I found your channel because I am look for ideas to make coffee table.hello form New Jersey . I and your channel for ideas thanks

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you E Herva, it makes my day to hear that. Thank you for following along. Cheers from Denmark

[@andrewhasbani5671]

very useful video, thank you

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you, Andrew! I’m glad you found it useful.

[@TheBeaker59]

Thought I knew it all but I learnt one thing from your video so very worthwhile, thanks. By the way my latest project was to build a sailing dinghy using pallet wood I just finished it. All the frames and stringers keelson gunwale's battens etc are from pallets.

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it helped! What's the one thing you've learned?

[@TheBeaker59]

@@JesperMakes Cutting off the nails, I have pulled a thousand nails without doing that yet it just makes sense.

[@humanbeing1156]

These kind of video have spiked the price of pallets now very competitive market. Thanks for method

[@JesperMakes]

I hope my video didn't spike the price of pallets in particular...

[@jefferyneedham1581]

Thank you Sir for SAVING MEE much wasted time and many needless bruises. I have been wanting to do a project with old pallets.. I really appreciate your posts......

[@JesperMakes]

Glad I could help!

[@MindMatterCreate]

Great video Jesper, lots of good info and advice there. Mate you get some nice pallets there, all the ones I seem to have gotten look like they are straight out of the zombie apocalypse. Well done mate !

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks Dave. This was just a follow up on my most popular video so far ;-)

[@Arzon527]

You would be surprised how nice some pallet wood can look after being taken apart, squared and sanded or planing the surface a couple times. It's very easy to get the "rustic" aesthetic with a few passes of 80grit on a grey slab of oak

[@conniedavis6274]

Thankyou I'm new at this pallet stuff so this really helps by the way I love your accent.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks Connie, I can't hear it myself 😀

[@jacquesdubois2925]

That's a very Danish accent, Jesper! Thanks for the pallet busting tips.

[@JesperMakes]

I am very Danish 🤣. Thanks mate 🙏

[@freddibnah941]

hvor bor? du hen i danmark jesper? jyland? sjealand or the odense island onskyld jeg kan ikke husk det name apologies for my dreadful danish spelling i@@JesperMakes

[@LuminousWatcher]

Interesting. Thanks for the tips - I will definitely try disassembling some EPALS now. Mange tak for tipsene.

[@JesperMakes]

Selv tak. De er ret nemme at skille ad

[@SuperJellicoe]

Jesper, I live on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of Canada. I have a large source of pallets to choose from and use the scissor jack, a claw hammer, and a large end wire cutter tool that I cannot remember how I acquired it, but those tools are my primary tools. I have cut some of the planks with a saw but it is a last resort. I choose the planking for particular reasons, based on the suitability. Thin planking can be for small boxes and the thicker planks can be for shelves or counter tops. One source of pallets come from a pre-formed concrete manufacturer. Heavily built but with a lot of concrete dust and grit but still useful. I even found a long pallet that became my outside work bench! Just put a pair of sawhorse brackets under neath and instant worktable. It still has the original planking slats on top with the large gaps in between. Suits me for dropping a C clamp through the gap. Some of my other woodworkers at kind of sceptical but it works for me. Like you, I cannot look at a log or plank as I once did - it was just firewood, now I am saving more wood for projects than I do for firewood. Thank you for your videos, they are inspiration for my mind to develop into projects that project my own thoughts. Two days ago, I was looking at the large pallet spacer blocks that were the leftovers from my latest, pallet reduction chore and was thinking of cutting them in two and build a couple of cutting boards, then I see what you have done! Marvelous! Hey, thanks again. Ion

[@JesperMakes]

Hey Ion, sounds like you've got a full-blown pallet paradise on Vancouver Island! I totally get you on the gap-for-a-C-clamp design; sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Ever thought about making a video on your pallet workbench? Could inspire a lot of folks! Cheers for the kind words, mate. Coffee solves everything, even project inspiration! ☕🛠️

[@walterkersting9922]

Well worth my time watching.

[@JesperMakes]

Awesome to hear you found it worth your time! What's your next pallet project gonna be? 🛠☕

[@prodigalson2670]

First time watching this guy, but he has strong Nordic accent, really calming.

[@JesperMakes]

Hi Prodical Son, thanks for that. I haven't noticed any strong nordic accent, but people say I have it, so it must be true! Cheers from this guy

[@JohntheSchreiner]

I picked up one of those Air Locker De-Nailing guns last year. Makes the reciprocating saw method a lot better to use since it'll still blast out the nail heads. Still leaves them in the stringers, but I rarely use those anyways

[@JesperMakes]

It's brilliant that it can blow out the nailheads without having a piece of nails to grap. Thanks for the tip

[@maxmaximum3971]

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[@martinpye549]

Nice work.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 👍

[@jiara01]

Thank you for your video. This is very helpful, especially the pallet busters. Writing from Aotearoa, New Zealand :)

[@JesperMakes]

Oh New Zealand is the one country I would really like to visit! It's literally on the other side of the planet!

[@jiara01]

It sure is on the other side of the planet :)@@JesperMakes I hope you get to make a trip one day and explore our country.

[@housewirestv]

great video, thanks dude!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, mate! ☕

[@philipcrewe540]

Great tips, thanks

[@JesperMakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidjacksonjackson3212]

I love videos like this, it just shows what a man can do when he puts his mind to it, but it also shows what useless men cannot do

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you David! Cheers from Denmark

[@thomaslthomas1506]

Perfect!

[@kevincage1641]

Gorgeous work. Thanks

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏🙏

[@kevincage1641]

@@JesperMakes Your most welcome. I'm putting this on my" to make list." Thanks again

[@mstev5956]

Great video mate Thanks

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 👍

[@samilanski5639]

thank you for the video. very good content ❤ big like

[@JesperMakes]

Big thanks

[@indianatone218]

Great tips ,ive subd thanks for showing us, Greetings from Wales UK.

[@JesperMakes]

You're welcome - cheers from Denmark

[@indepthcardetailing2254]

Great video

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks for the visit

[@waewaepouwhare320]

Thank you for that I’m going to invest in a couple of pallet breakers myself!!!👍

[@JesperMakes]

Awesome, those pallet breakers are game changers! What's the first project you're planning to tackle with all that reclaimed wood?

[@mikearchibald744]

The best pallet buster I found was when I worked in a warehouse and kept not pushing the pallet jack far enough in, so the wheels were on top of the lower wood slats. Then When I jacked it up, craaack. It works better if you quickly screw in the bottom slats and that lets you lift all the tops ones right off.

[@JesperMakes]

Brilliant, I do have a pallet jack!

[@lindacui2002]

Good idea

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks

[@pietdeboer5008]

👍👍👍 I did it the same way as you.. using a sledge hammer. Greetings from Germany Piet

[@JesperMakes]

Nice 👍

[@deniseviar9703]

This REALLY WORKS!!

[@JesperMakes]

I'm glad you think so Denise.

[@einy2crikey]

I have a couple of pallets that came from a grocery store. They were getting new equipment in their bakery. One is a full-size pallet and the other a half pallet. Both have a plywood top and 4x4 stringers. The half pallet became an outfeed tabletop. The full size is still hanging out in my shop. My point is it never hurts to ask. Certain pallets would be thrown out. Here in America stores in many areas are charged by their weight on dumpsters so giving them away would save them money. The standard pallets are of course returned on a salvage truck to their warehouses.

[@JesperMakes]

Same here, most pallets are in a recycling system as they should be, but some (a lot, actually) pallets just get tossed.

[@einy2crikey]

@@JesperMakes Another one here found in grocery stores is called a "shipper" pallet. They are always new wood, never out in the weather, about 18 -24 inches wide and maybe 3 feet long. Their only use is being brought in, for example, by a cracker company for an aisle display. Once the display is emptied the pallet is discarded in the dumpster because only the standard size goes back to the warehouse. If anyone asks, I'm sure they'd save them for you.

[@herleynicolau4960]

Hey Jesper.... Nice videos! I got my subscription!

[@JesperMakes]

Awesome, thank you!

[@UlrichVIII]

ty for the tips

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏

[@ericharvey3493]

Really good video

[@JesperMakes]

Glad you think so!

[@johngallati8164]

NICE JOB

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kippertrace5808]

Superb vid mate. Saved me hrs of blindly prying and hammering.😂

[@JesperMakes]

Good to hear

[@terjegrov1142]

Fin video, og bra teknikk du har!

[@JesperMakes]

Tak for det Terje!

[@Arzon527]

I used your pallet busting techniques today, and it made taking them apart much easier. I recommend that placing a foot on the board being removed as well as the base of the pallet still touching the ground to steady the whole operation and eliminate vibration

[@JesperMakes]

Great tip Arzon!

[@wamindustries]

I've used the sledge hammer and the crowbar methods in the past... just got a load of pallets and used my diy pallet breaker/buster. Works well, though a little crude. I filmed it and put it on KZbin... much less labor, granted I'm working with the US type of pallet.

[@JesperMakes]

Great tip!

[@pawelwitkowski8147]

I also love to dismantle euro pallets they are my favourite

[@JesperMakes]

Great to hear from you Pavel. Yeah the Eur pallets has some nice wide boards

[@chaddamp2894]

FAB thanks !!

[@JesperMakes]

You're welcome

[@lennartpopp9691]

Great video. Just what i needed. I do not have alot of tools but I tried with the sledge hammer and it worked but the small square blocks broke

[@lennartpopp9691]

Maybe a video about sourcing wood is next? The pallet i got was old and in poor quality and it had lots of cracks i am keeping it but I am not sure what to do with wood in that poor quality

[@JesperMakes]

Wood glue can do wonders, make layers of wood to make it stronger 👌

[@ZiggySearchfieldCactus]

Thank you 🙂

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 👍

[@andriuszeizys2623]

very helpfull video. 2 tips for you 😀: stud detector , just to be sure , before planning. planner blades are very expensive. second: make magnetic collector (rake type) for nail cut offs from your driveway . 👍👍

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks for the tips 😁

[@tarcorfd8547]

I have a Wizard hand held metal detector. It's made for scanning boards for metal.

[@hokuspokus8947]

Brilliant

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks

[@Empfangsdame]

Thank you!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏

[@Bowl_of_roses]

Sehr interessant und nuetzlich

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐I really like this video, thanks for the tips on various methods. I've been breaking down pallets for a while and still don't have a "go to", I guess it depends on what mood I'm in determines how I break them down. Kidding aside, it also depends on what the project is going to be. If I need longer slats I'll break it down one way, if I can get away with shorter slats I'll use a different method. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊👊

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks again mate..

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

@@JesperMakes I'm enjoying all your content, keep it coming. 🪓🔨📏📐

[@robertm5969]

I've been looking for reclaimed lumber but have a hard time putting it in my 2 door coupe to take home. The best solution I've found is to take a few minutes to disassemble before putting in my car. I'll bring a hammer and crow bar next time I'm looking for spare wood. Thanks for the ideas. I may also bring a sawzall for projects that don't need finished woodwork.

[@JesperMakes]

Wow, talk about dedication to your woodworking projects! I admire your resourcefulness in finding reclaimed lumber and your willingness to disassemble furniture to make it fit in your car. Next time, you may want to invest in a pick-up truck - or at least a larger vehicle! 😂

[@robertm5969]

@@JesperMakes hard to justify right now. Can rent a home depot truck for $20 and haul any 4x8 sheets I need. Maybe if have a second child or one of the cars is on its last legs we'll get a minivan or SUV

[@theondebray]

That blue prise bar at the end, use a paving slab lifter to part the boards. How to get nails out? Drill a suitable hole in the end of a round piece of steel bar, about 1" deep, place over the sharp end of the nail & hammer it thru, wack the last 1" thru, then prise out with hammer plus block for max leverage. Quick, simple, I've been doing that for years.

[@JesperMakes]

Good ideas, will try it. Thanks

[@JakesRemakes]

I live and breath the jesper system of pallet dismantling. You've saved me a lot of split boards. Any viking secrets on removing nails from stretchers that don't want to let them go?

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks my friend. I have a really big crowbar for those nails 😃

[@rudders7240]

Thankyou, legend.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks 🙏

[@cat-et6dx]

Who else is getting obsessed about pallets?

[@JesperMakes]

Be careful with that obsession, I know how it is

[@laneetherington614]

Wish all pallets were that easy, some have a few hundred staples in them. Others are repaired and have a lot of cut off nails or nails bent over to hide the spike. If you are lucky and find the newer ones they are generally easy. I like to find the special built pallets that have a lot of added 2x4s and other big box wood added to them for some special shipment, Have built my work benches with this recovered wood after milling it.

[@rayleblanc7209]

Saws all is the best method to keep the boards from splitting. I then use a small punch I made from an old screwdriver and tap the nails out. I have a small space between 2 work benches that works out perfect for it. The boards lay flat, line up the nail line in the space. Tap on them and they fall right out.

[@JesperMakes]

Great tip!

[@alanseager]

yes the euro pallet is the best but here in Canada we mostly have the US and Canadian ones I find as a mechanically inclined person at an early age I have an air hammer with a ball joint remover chisel and working slowly I can get a lot more brittle boards off that are useful with less milling the newer pallets the better since I retired I have been using mostly pallets for every thing and enjoying it can't wait for the honey do list to be done so's I can play I made one of those pallet busters and they make things easier but lots of breakage figured out about the air chisel and way less breakage and easier too can't stand any more walker bound so very awkward I can sit in my chair and take them apart now very satisfying thanks for the video will have to try it when I find euro pallets we do have some

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks for the nice comment, and best of luck with it all. Jesper

[@thesnoopy1009]

Jesper, I find were u cut the short boards u can make only two cuts down centre skid then very gently but firm pry of the slats giving slightly longer boards and less waste. Those blocks can be cut also into cubes to make giant dice. Like that trick with cutting the outside edges getting rid of nail holes and having descent size boards.

[@JesperMakes]

Hi, do you have a video about this, I would llike to see it.

[@thesnoopy1009]

@@JesperMakes no but have done it a dozen times

[@FixitFingers]

Still needs more fire 🤣 Good tips Jesper!

[@JesperMakes]

James! Happy new year 🎉

[@GabboWozHere]

Nice channel!!! 👏👏👏

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you GabboWozHere! I had a lot of fun making this, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers from Denmark

[@TxaarsOnWeb3]

I'm was looking into making a chicken coop but then I was looking into furniture and I feel a need to start making furniture for fun. I'll be getting some power tools

[@JesperMakes]

Happy building mate!