Removing a Nail That Has Lost Its Head
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RE: Removing a Nail That Has Lost Its Head
bulrush's advice is a good. Vise pliers are among the most useful tools I have. They replace normal pliers, clamps, vises and wrenches. For those who don't know what they are, see the image below. You can buy a generic one for about $4.99 although quality ones, like genuine Vise Grips, cost considerably more. My favorite though are the patented LockJaw Pliers. They self-adjust for thickness/width. Since the pressure is adjustable, you can even use them to clamp broken figurines as the glue hardens. Normal vise pliers only adjust for width, with no option for pressure.
http://www.lockjawpliers.com/
http://www.amazon.com/LockJaw-Curve ... justing-Locking-Pliers/dp/B000HT4J3I
Looking at the vise plier below, you can see the procedure bulrush describes. Clamp the nail and lock the pliers. Then bend, using the rounded part as a fulcrum against the surface. The the lever action will pull the nail out. Gently rock until the nail is removed. If you are doing this against a wall, you might want to protect it by placing a cloth under the rounded part (aka fulcrum).
Post by bryguyf69
RE: Removing a Nail That Has Lost Its Head
Vice grips also work great. They usually have a back side behind a jaw which is rounded. Grip the nail in the jaws and lock it. Now bend the vice grips so the back rounded part contacts the surface. Now just keep bending back until the nail is levered out.
Post by bulrush
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