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Old 08-20-2008, 06:24 PM   #1
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OK heres the deal I got a metal roof and side wall to work on the metal is ag metal like on pole buildings. I need to remove the lower row of nails on the roof to extend a sheet and remove 2 panels on the wall to repair some sleepers and a header.

So here is were I need help: I need a tool to remove the nails in the metal without damaging the metal. Ive heard of such a tool just havent seen one in person. Id like to find a plase to purchase one or find some pics of one to make my own. I do know of a good machinist/welder that will be willing to help me out. Thanks
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Old 08-21-2008, 04:27 PM   #2
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Anybody ??????
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There is a nifty tool that is a slide hammer/nailpuller.....I don't own one but I have used one.....maybe someone will trip along that knows what it is called...then look on eBay.
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shingle bar, shingle ripper



Don't know if this is what joasis had in mind. Once you get a bite use a shim shingle to protect the metal
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I usually put something in 2 low spots and bridge the seam. Then use a roofer's bar, pronounced 'Rooster-Bar'. (Mine are made by Malco.)

If your bridge is thin enough, I use a nail puller that looks and acts like an 'autobody' dent puller. Looks like an antique, but lots of hardware stores carry them. When the jam grips the nail, it won't let go. Great tool for removing T&G nails in floors and walls with little to no damage.
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This is what I have, but I wouldn't
say it does no damage.
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...260+1219449513
(Including pinched fingers)
Is this what you were talking about
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Maybe this would be a better choice
for the OP.....
http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...c53+1219479478
With a shim for a cushion, might be less damage?
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Completely off topic.
This came up while I was looking
for the other link.
http://www.nailout.com/index.html?gc...FQopIgodMGeycA
Just had to share it, never knew
there was such a beast!
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There is a nifty tool that is a slide hammer/nailpuller.....I don't own one but I have used one.....maybe someone will trip along that knows what it is called...then look on eBay.
Thanks for the replys
A few old timers around mentioned this exact tool. Now I just need to see if I can find one,or if I need to go get a set of end nippers and some bar stock .

I cant decide if I need just normal old end nipers or if I need to get a set of horse shoers nippers becaruse there bigger and beefier.
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Thanks for the replys
A few old timers around mentioned this exact tool. Now I just need to see if I can find one,or if I need to go get a set of end nippers and some bar stock .

I cant decide if I need just normal old end nipers or if I need to get a set of horse shoers nippers becaruse there bigger and beefier.
Check the links in post #6
I dropped the link when
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Well I appriciate all you guys did Thanks again.

I ran into my fab guy to nite and hes been doing some asking around too,and heres what we came up with. Take a pair of end nippers and cut a small grove in the jaw to get around the shank of the nail below the head then we're going to make a slide hammer to attach to one handle and extend the other handle slightly and presto vertially damge free ring shank nail removel.
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