Let's talk Nail Pullers

let's look at some ingenuous tools, vintage nail pullers.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Great video! Years back they would re-use nails as they were very pricy. The wall is getting full! 😃👍

[@toolscouter]

That’s very true. I remember helping my grandfather straighten nails because he always kept them in an old coffee can down in the basement. Yes the wall is a lot of fun and it just makes me smile. Thanks for stopping by.

[@wadel6]

I've never , ever needed a nail puller . Lol Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.

[@toolscouter]

I know people like that. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing. Have a great day.

[@Kirt-Davis]

I have one of those nail pullers. Never used it nor seen one used. Thanks for the demonstration!

[@toolscouter]

You bet. You may have to give it a try sometime you might like it.😀 thanks so much for stopping by and sharing and have a good day.

[@VivaLaBamUrDead]

Excellent info on nail pullers! I've never seen the bigger ones used before, so it was neat to see them in action. I also love that little Stanley "Cat's Foot" as you called it. I found one exactly like yours some years ago in my dad's tools he gave me and always thought it was a neat little piece. Another great video sir! 👍

[@toolscouter]

Thank you for sharing these things with us Zack. Yes, the bigger ones aren’t very common, but you can find them in flea markets from time to time, depending where you’re at. Thanks so much for stopping by and again thanks for sharing. have a great day and God bless.

[@jamescole3152]

I love that tool wall...

[@toolscouter]

Thank you. Hope you’ll come back again soon. Have a good weekend.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Very nice! I have both of those nail pullers! Have a great day!!

[@toolscouter]

They really are great. Thanks so much for stopping by and trust you have a great day.

[@JohnSmith-yl6dn]

I have a much smaller one that I use to take out finish nails from wood trim. When I want to reuse a finish trim piece, the damage is minimal from nail removal and a little wood putty with matching stain doctors up that spot quite nicely.

[@toolscouter]

That’s really neat to hear. I’ve never seen a smaller one. I’ll have to keep my eyes open. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing. Have a great day.

[@janderson8401]

Years ago an old electrician named Al Williams taught me to carefully pry the trim off and then pull the finish nails out through the back with no damage to the wood that will show. To give you an idea of how long ago this was Al was about 70 then and had apprenticed in the days of knob and tube wiring and his work vehicle was an International Scout.

[@toolscouter]

That is a great technique. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great day.

[@ricksspringfield45]

I p/u a Bridgeport a couple months ago, still has most of the original red and black paint...cleaned it up and use it when needed. Much less damage to the wood than the cats paw.👍

[@toolscouter]

The Bridgeport is an excellent tool. Sounds like you got a good one that was well taken care of. You are correct, they do a good job of mitigating damage to the wood. Thanks for stopping by and watching the video and thanks so much for sharing. Have a great day.

[@jamescahill2772]

Great to walk back in time to see those neat old nail pullers. Excellent instruction on a simple task, nail pulling, done properly. You raised my interest and curiosity on the pocket tool holder, can't wait! God Bless!

[@toolscouter]

So glad you enjoyed it. They are a great tool. I will get to the pocket organizer in time. Thanks for watching and sharing. Have a great day.

[@paracite]

I have the same Crescent Bridgeport as you. I honestly prefer using vintage nail pullers especially on timber frame restoration jobs where forged nail heads are completely corroded. Since we often re-use the beams and variety of timbers the plus side is minimal damage to the surface. Also I get a big collection of intact 100+ year forged nails. I haven't found a better tool to grip and pull embedded headless nail shanks. To keep it simple I only use this tool and keep my cat's paw and hammer in my belt. I always carry it in my toolbox or keep it on the car.

[@toolscouter]

It is great to hear from you, a professional, that actually puts it to use regularly. Thanks for stopping by the channel and sharing. Have a great day and God bless.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Hey Tool Scouter, you’re a natural at this. Nice introduction, great content delivered in a calm and clear way. I really like the collection of restored tools on the wall as well. I have the Bahco version of the nail puller but I don’t use it much either. They are good if you don’t want to risk splintering the surrounding wood though. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@toolscouter]

So great to hear from you Stuart. Yes, these tools are a lot of fun to play around with. I think it’s neat when somebody comes up with an idea and presents it and we get the chance to try it out even though it’s maybe not the best way to do things. Always great to have you stop by and share. Cheers to you as well mate.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

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[@timeflysintheshop]

Hey ToolScouter! I was just at a local antique shop today and saw one of the Crescent nail pullers just like the one you have! It was only $20, but in seemingly perfect condition! I considered buying it, but I already have a tool like that of a different brand, and like you said, they are cool enough to collect, but not super practical unless you are trying to salvage old nails! I think that may have been why they had more of a purpose in the past, when nails were more valuable.

[@toolscouter]

I think you’re on to something there. My grandfathers used to straighten every nail they pulled. The nails are in pretty good shape after you pull them with the larger puller. I don’t know why, but even though it isn’t the best way, I really do like the tool. Thanks for sharing about your experience and I hope you have a great day.

[@paracite]

Worth getting one especially when you rip the nail head off and shanks are too brittle to bend over to pull.

[@thomasdement7885]

I think the idea of the Green lee nail puller design is that it does less damage to the wood than the catspaw.

[@toolscouter]

I think you’re right about that. If done carefully, it is a lot cleaner. Thanks for sharing and come back again soon.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Interesting. If I had seen your green puller or your father's puller I would not have known their function. Thank you.

[@toolscouter]

Hey, that’s what we’re here for. My wife says I’m full of all kinds of useless information.😀 glad you found it useful and hope to see you back here again soon sometime.

[@laneetherington614]

The cresent can pull nails without heads, like when they get cut off or break off.

[@toolscouter]

Very true. As long as you get a good bite, they will pull. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend.

[@Rusty_ok]

I was always told the curved claw hammers were for cabinet and furniture makers. Straight claws are for carpenters. Don’t know if that is accurate but a man smarter than me told me that.

[@toolscouter]

I wouldn’t doubt that at all. Thanks so much for sharing that information. I hadn’t thought of pulling nail when the heads gone. i’ll have to keep that in mind, it may work real well. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.