Bar - Crowbar

Description

A crowbar is a heavy-duty hand tool featuring a metal bar—typically made of hardened carbon steel—with a flattened, angled, or curved end used as a lever to pry objects apart, lift heavy items, or pull out nails.

Instructions

To use a crowbar safely and correctly, place the flat or curved end under or behind the object, use a solid fulcrum for leverage, and press down or pull steadily to pry materials or pull nails.

Pulling nails-

• Position the V-groove (claw) of the crowbar directly around the shaft and as close under the nail head as possible.
• Press down on the handle to let the claw bite into the wood and lift the nail upward.
• Insert a wooden packer or scrap block under the tool as the nail emerges to maintain pulling power for long nails.

Safety Steps

• Wear safety glasses and sturdy work gloves to protect against flying debris and sharp edges.
• Stand with your feet wide apart for balance, and keep your body clear of the crowbar's path in case it slips.
• Work slowly and avoid jerky or sudden movements.

Return

Tool has to be returned to the Tinkd Tool Library on 148 Durham Street, Tauranga during opening hours. Tuesday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Wednesday 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am to 12:00pm

Links

How to properly use a crowbar to pull nails out - Video