Tool For Removing Weatherboards?

[Metal Head]

Hi,

I just had a look on EBay to see if there was such a thing one could buy, but with no success. When we had some of our weatherboards replaced a few weeks ago I didn't take too much notice as to what they were using but they must have had something even if it was home made.

Does anyone here know if such a tool can be purchased?. If not does someone have an effective homemade one?. If so, would you be as kind as to send me a picture of it and the dimensions please. Can you PM me and I will forward my email address onto you.

Thanking those in advance of their replies.

Kindest regards
David

[Sturdee]

I use a hammer and old chisel to loose the bottom board and then a wrecking bar to remove it. From then on just the wrecking bar.

Peter.

[Bob Willson]

As Sturdee says.
Also, if you value your sanity then you will remove or at least mangle your email address so that it is not captured by spammers.
ie jackson_close@at_remove_this_bit_and...k.yahoo.com.au

[Metal Head]

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the advice. However, I would have thought I was quite safe here with such nice members.

Cheers
David

[Bob Willson]

From the members you are safe.
From spiders you aren't.

[echnidna]

As Sturdee said, hammer, chisel and pinchbar
Quite easy when you get the hang of it.

[Ben (TM)]

I had some success with a decent flat blade shovel

[journeyman Mick]

I use a Stanley "wonderbar", looks like an absolute piece of junk but works like a charm. It looks like someone has tried to make their own wrecking bar out of a piece of leaf spring:eek: . However its flat profile allows you to slip it (or hammer it) into crevices, unlike a traditional wrecking bar. You can also engage nails in the slot and hammer on the end to cut right through the nail, this is handy if the timber is splitting as you try to lever it off.

Mick

[Christopha]

What Mick says, I think mine was labeled "superbar" but the label wore off many moons ago. A great tool!

[Metal Head]

Thanks lads for the positive replies.

I just googled "WONDER BAR" and I noticed they have a family of them!!. See image attached.

Cheers
David

[journeyman Mick]

That's it, I've got the top one, had it for about 15 years now. Cops an absolute flogging some days. Also very useful for wedging, prying, lifting etc. Very handy when you're hanging a fire door as you can use it to lift the door up to the correct hinging height with one foot whilst steadying it with one hand and driving the first screw with the other.

Mick

[gnu52]

yep, a great little tool, everyone should have one.
If you really must get the board off intact loosen it with the bar & cut the nails behind the board using a reciprocating saw with a bimetal blade. I turn mine teeth up, much easier to hold.
Use common sense & be careful (eg power, water etc.)
The board will fall off in your hands or on your foot depending on reaction time or number of helpers.
Regards, Bill

[Bluegum]

yep I have to agree with the above. I bought my wonder bar a couple of years ago and never looked back. I have found it to be one of the best tools that I have ever owned. Absolute ripper.

[goat]

i brought the bunnings version for $2 ok so far

[wormdrive]

A co. called Malco makes tools specifically for your job. My local Mitre Ten in Sydney can get them.