Y'all know I love pallets!
The number one question I get about pallets is, "How do you take them apart?" And in my book Crafting with Wood Pallets I share how I use a sawzall to cut pallets apart. This method works great when you have two people and if you are okay with the nail heads being left in the wood.*This post contains affiliate links.*
But, sometimes (ok, often times) I need a pallet disassembled and I am the only one at home. And sometimes I don't want the nail heads in the wood. In comes the PALLET BUSTER!When I was contacted and asked if I wanted to try out the pallet buster and share it with my readers, I said, "YES!!"
I couldn't believe how heavy duty this tool is and how easy it is to use. I figured out how to use it right away, but there is a video HERE if you need it. I like to put my foot on the pallet to secure it and keep it steady. The pallet comes apart quickly and easily with the pallet buster. After disassembling it, I removed the nails with a hammer. In no time I had a nice stack of wood. When I have a fresh stack of pallet wood I am always so inspired to create! I have been making some Christmas projects for my 12 Days of Christmas posts (that start November 1st!) with the pallet wood.
I also made a few little step stools like this one.
This is one of the stools that looks great tucked into a corner of the kitchen and come sin handy when I need to reach the top cupboard shelves. So, when hubby is around and we have a large stack of pallets, we will probably continue to zip through them with the sawzall, BUT when I am working by myself or I need a few quick pallet boards I am thrilled to have the PALLET BUSTER to take them apart! # style="background: transparent; border: 0;" />
