For example, the PalletSaw-W can be combined with combination with the Cekamon EndSaw. A machine that trims boards of used pallets. Even when the boards contain rests of nails. With all possible slats removed it’s now time to remove the slats that we couldn’t previously. To do this, find a further 2 lengths of 3×2 roughly 2 feet in length. Place these either side of a slat roughly 3 inches away.

As the timber is of better quality it’s nicer to work with and also makes the job of breaking the pallet down a fair bit easier. The PalletSaw-W is THE band saw for every pallet company and all sorts of pallets. With this pallet shredder machine you either dismantle the pallet completely or replace its broken parts in an efficient way. The choice of removing or keeping the nails depends on you! Keeping the nails adds a certain charm and specific rustic characteristic to the pallet craft you’re making. However, sometimes you’re making a very finished piece where nails won’t add to the appeal. It’s strictly up to you. If you are wanting to break down a pallet the chances are that you actually want to use the timber that you get from it and if it’s all split and broken it’s only really then fit for burning.For a full run down on the different types and quality grades of pallet see the Pallet Company guide here for more information. Breaking a pallet down using a reciprocating saw is one of the better techniques and if done with care, pretty much guarantees no damage to any slats.

If you are reading this guide on how to break down a pallet, chances are that you have dabbled in the DIY world in the past and if you have then you should have the basic tools needed to break down a pallet, but just for completeness we’re going to run through the process of breaking down a pallet without using standard tools. DEWALT Reciprocating Saw, 12 Amp, 2,900 RPM, 4-Position Blade Clamp, Variable Speed Trigger, Corded... With both side of slats cut through the final job now is to simply lever the slats away at the centre. To do this use a breaker bar or large sturdy screwdriver to prise the slats up and off. To get your screwdriver or pry bar under the slat simply wiggle the slat up and down and this will begin to pull it off With the use of a robot we achieved tailor-made solutions for dismantling pallets. The robot saws the broken board or pallet foot.p.s. please excuse the ‘basic’ nature of the video, you won’t see me in it, as I have a face made for radio…. 🙂 This method is probably the one to go for when dealing with lower quality, cheaper pallets as levering and beating these often splits the slats rendering them useless. So with this in mind, we have found much more success in breaking down pallets not using brute force techniques that could ultimately waste your time. Position your levering timbers either side of each slat and move them outwards until they touch your new fulcrum timbers then simply move your levering timbers outwards as you did in the steps above. Repeat for any further slats that need removing Unfortunately this is not a nice job and if you have loads of slats to denail, one that can take quite a while.