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1. 
   wallyo | Jun 08, 2009 08:49pm | #1

   Quickstep

   Don't know if this will help, I don't own one yet, but from the my adopted state of Idaho home to the I joist comes the nail jack it has been winning a bunch of awards PM mag tool of the year. Might want to take a look, though 20d is big it may help get the nail started.

   http://www.nailjack.com/

   You may want a look at this also "the deck wrecker"

   http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/tools/4316381.html?page=3

   Hope it helps

   Wallyo

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   MikeHennessy | Jun 08, 2009 09:24pm | #2

   Those nails are likely rusted in place too badly for easy removal. I'd set a CS to cut the decking, but not the joists, and run a cut down either side of the nail line. Bust out the small scrap of deck with the nail in it and pull, break, or cut off the nails -- whatever's easiest.

   Mike Hennessy
   Pittsburgh, PA
   Everything fits, until you put glue on it.

3. 
   Sphere | Jun 09, 2009 12:43am | #3

   A common Garden Mattock and 4' wrecking bar for the wood, sawzall off the nails ya can't pull.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   mikerooney | Jun 09, 2009 12:49am | #4

   I do not know how to do that kind of work. ;>)_________________________________________________
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_h1vk23kik

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   Sphere | Jun 09, 2009 12:50am | #5

   I can watch it all day, easily.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   cudavid | Jun 09, 2009 01:58am | #6

   How about a 3/4" carbide hole saw, drill over nail, lift board, then deal w/ the nal?

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   Sphere | Jun 09, 2009 02:00am | #7

   You first, I'll hold yer beer.

   The mattock is really fast, and the leverage is awesome.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

   "If Brains was lard, you couldn't grease much of a pan"Jed Clampitt

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   mike4244 | Jun 09, 2009 02:33am | #8

   Go to a supply house that specializes in concrete forms and accessories. Ask for a stripping bar. Make sure you get the correct tool. About four feet long with a 90° bend about 5 or 6" long with claws for pulling nails. The other end is just a bent taper for prying up the boards.The bar weighs about 25 or 30 lbs I think.

   This will do the job.Do not get the bar that is similar in size but has an arc instead of 90° .I have used both,the one I favor is much better.The stripping bar will pop up the boards with the tapered bend end.The claw end will pull 20 d nails with ease,if you don't break the heads.

   If you have trouble finding a supply house then call any contractor that does commercial work,they should put you on track.

   mike

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   Waters | Jun 09, 2009 02:58am | #9

   I have two of these.

   http://www.thegutster.com/

   First thing to do is hit the "stop" button on the little video on the website--or turn the music down!

   It's not a gimmick.

   Once you're used to it, you wouldn't think of a hammer and prybar again.

   Perfect for your job.

    

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   natedaw | Jun 09, 2009 03:36am | #10

   I'll second that. When I bought mine they first came out and I paid over double what they are now. It's a necessity for pulling up deck boards.

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   Waters | Jun 09, 2009 05:26am | #12

   I bought #2 for 12.95$ on ebay, new in the box.

   Couldn't resist.

   I leave it with a friend of mine. 

6. 
   dpbellus | Jun 09, 2009 04:06am | #11

   I tore down my deck about two weeks ago.  I bought a "Deckwrecker" from McFeely's and it worked great.  The deck I tore out was 10' x 30', the deck boards were PT 2x6, that were nailed in with an air nailer.  They came out with no problem.  I'd definitely recommend this tool. 

   I noticed that someone recommended a "Gutster".  I've never used one, but I looked at their website.  It seems to be more versatile than a "Deckwrecker".  I don't think you'd be disappointed either way.

7. 
   BillHartmann | Jun 09, 2009 06:17am | #13

   Here is a pneumatic cat's paw.

   http://www.nailout.com/

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   William the Geezer, the sequel to Billy the Kid - Shoe