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Vestil SKB-DLX Deluxe Steel Pallet Buster with Handle, 41",blue
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- Deluxe pallet buster is designed for disassembling pallets easily
- Articulating head won't break or split the wood
- Features durable construction for added strength and long life
- Can also be used for dock board removal
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Vestil Manufacturing and all affiliates and subsidiaries is an industry leader in the production and distribution of material handling equipment. We feature over 1,000 unique product lines. We deliver value to our customers by engineering new designs and products which increase productivity, improve workplace ergonomics, and decrease worker injury.
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How did we get our start?
Vestil Manufacturing Company and all affiliates and subsidiaries is a fourth-generation family-owned and operated business. We were founded in 1957 in Albion, Michigan when the owners of T & S Equipment started a new company with the intention of manufacturing truck and rail dock equipment. During the 1970’s, the company redefined its product strategy to include material handling equipment. In 1982, Vestil moved from Michigan into a new larger building in Angola, Indiana to allow for future growth opportunities.
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We deliver value to our customers by engineering new designs and products which increase productivity, improve workplace ergonomics, and decrease worker injury. We provide a broad product line to our customers in an efficient manner allowing for the best possible customer experience.
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Vestil Manufacturing Company and all affiliates and subsidiaries operates several facilities in the same industrial campus. We have a team of full-time engineers focusing on mechanical, fluid power, electrical, and industrial disciplines. Our sales and support staff are dedicated to providing the best customer experience possible. We also take pride in being a leader and frontrunner in providing the best content and quality product data in the industry.
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Vestil SKB-DLX Deluxe Steel Pallet Buster with Handle
Refurbish or remove broken and unsightly pallets quickly and safely. Lightweight and easy to use. Can be utilized to raise a dockboard for fork truck removal. Model SKB-7 features a unique dual prying action with nail puller. Deluxe unit features baked-in powder-coated toughness.
About Vestil
Vestil at a glance...
Vestil Manufacturing Corporation is an industry in the production and distribution of material handling equipment. We feature over 1,000 different product lines. We stand behind our products with people that listen to our customer’s needs and find the best solution for their application. We deliver value to our customers by engineering new designs and products which increase productivity, improve workplace ergonomics, and decrease worker injury. We provide a broad product line to our customers in an efficient manner allowing for the best possible customer experience.
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Customer Review: Necessary for anyone wanting to reuse pallets!
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Customer Review: Best Pallet Buster! Worth the extra $
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.13 x 6.5 x 45.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 12 pounds |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Vestil |
ASIN | B00JH41U7M |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | SKB-DLX |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,025 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #1 in Pallets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 4, 2014 |
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Product Description
The deluxe pallet buster is a great addition to maintenance and construction facilities. The steel design is robust for daily use and harsh conditions. For best use, place the head of the buster under a plank of the pallet and simply push down on the handle. While the handle moves down, the head will lift up and release the pallet plank.
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Customers like the quality, sturdiness, ease of use, and ease of breaking down pallets of the material handling tool. For example, they mention it works well with the articulating head, it's not going to fall apart, and it makes your life so much easier. That said, they like the value, efficiency, and the ease of disassembly. Opinions are mixed on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the woodworking tool. They mention that it works well, is simple yet efficient, and is heavy for its purpose. The articulating head works well to lift boards equally, and it has a really nice feature with the rotating thrust plates that push flat on.
"...Trust me, this is a fantastic tool… I paid full price for it, it was not given to me, and I’m not being compensated for this review." Read more
"...It just makes it easier. Works great on deck boards too. Very pleased with the quality and strength...." Read more
"...They slide under side boards like butter, lifting them effortlessly and allowing you to slide them right off...." Read more
"Holy Schmoley, this baby works like a charm! Wish I would have discovered this monster a lot earlier!..." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the tool. They say it's heavy duty, the handle is solid, and understructible. Customers also say the quality of the product is very impressive and it should last a long time. Some mention that the tool is a little pricey, but it'd be a lifetime purchase.
"This bar works great for breaking pallets apart. Handle is solid (not hollow) and because of the mass and length of the handle it seamlessly pops..." Read more
"...Works great on deck boards too. Very pleased with the quality and strength. Note works best if you get all the way under to pry boards loose...." Read more
"...The real hero, though, is the heavy-duty steel construction. This tool feels indestructible in your hands, built to conquer a lifetime of pallets...." Read more
"...Makes tearing apart pallets a breeze & if done carefully, no cracked boards to boot! Worth every penny!" Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the material handling tool. They mention that it requires far less time and effort than any other tool, and is a pleasure to use. It takes minutes to break down a pallet, and it tackles them with ruthless efficiency.
"...Super easy to use but a bit on the heavy side, it takes a bit of time to be sure it’s placed properly for the next board section until you get the..." Read more
"...It just makes it easier. Works great on deck boards too. Very pleased with the quality and strength...." Read more
"...This beast tackles them with ruthless efficiency, turning tangled piles of lumber into neat stacks of recyclable goodness.Pry, it does...." Read more
"...inches of clearance between the slats to maneuver in, and it can get a little awkward if the pallets are not as high as normal...." Read more
Customers find the product great for breaking down pallets. They say it's sturdy, does a magnificent job of dismantling pallets, and is a heavy-duty tool. Customers also say it allows them to take the pallet apart in a fraction of the time. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and the quick way it breaks down the entire pallet.
"This bar works great for breaking pallets apart...." Read more
"...Wish I would have discovered this monster a lot earlier! Makes tearing apart pallets a breeze & if done carefully, no cracked boards to boot!..." Read more
"...It changed everything. It is SO much easier to break up pallets with this device...." Read more
"It makes pulling apart pallets easy! The way it works is simple yet efficient. I was able to bust up a pallet in about 10-20 minutes with this thing!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the material handling product. They say it's worth the price, a great investment, and saves money by repurposing unused pallets. Customers also mention that the forks on the other end are worth their weight in gold.
"...The pallet buster and manual nail removal has proven to be the most cost effective, comfortable, and cleanest method...." Read more
"...Those clever leveling forks on the other end are worth their weight in gold (if gold came in steel, that is)...." Read more
"...Worth every penny!" Read more
"...For the most part it is impressive. Perhaps a little high priced but I have six nice oak 1" boards about four foot long that I am sure would..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the efficiency of the product. They mention it's an incredible time saver, it makes quick work of pallets, and it cuts down on time for taring down pallets. They also say it'll make your demo time dramatically decrease and allow your build time to begin quicker. Customers also say the tool is versatile and built to last.
"...hobbyists using the materials, it’s designed to make pallet wrecking efficient and effective and it does both of those very well...." Read more
"...It's efficient, versatile, and built to last – a true champion in the world of demolition...." Read more
"...Not dissapointed. This tool made quick work of my pallets. Would suggest you pry both end first and do middle last for ease of removal...." Read more
"Works great, saves a lot of time and saves a lot of wood. Much better than non-articulating pallet buster." Read more
Customers find the disassembly of the pallet to be easy with the help of the product. They mention that it pries the boards off pallets with ease and without damaging them. Some say that it can strip down a pallet in no time and that it cuts the time to remove old boards.
"...great way to break up your pallets and is a lot quicker and easier than cutting them up. Does take a few tries to figure out how to use it." Read more
"...Everything comes up in one piece. A really nice feature. I just wish the forks were a little further apart so I could use it on some bigger pallets...." Read more
"...This tool is assembled loose enough that it gets around obstacles, it when you put the pressure to it, everything gets solid and pops those nails!..." Read more
"...I suggest prying the ends first then the middle. It makes for a smoother pry. You will need your weight to hold down the pallet while prying...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the material handling product. Some find it quite heavy and easy to use, while others say it's pretty heavy, bulky, and difficult to fit it in. Some customers also mention that the tool is very thin and ripped shortly after starting the removals.
"...Super easy to use but a bit on the heavy side, it takes a bit of time to be sure it’s placed properly for the next board section until you get the..." Read more
"...It's also a lot less work, though the tool gets pretty heavy after about the fourth pallet! The closest thing to an unbreakable tool I've ever seen." Read more
"Built well and yes it is heavy which makes it great for its purpose...." Read more
"...This thing is heavy! Which is a "good" thing. Everything about it solid and I can't see ever breaking anything. So why three stars?..." Read more
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After months of use, and reading the reviews again I figured I’d do an update. We’re doing our entire basement- walls and ceiling, in pallet wood… so anything that broke a measurable number of the pallet board we would not use. We’ve broken down hundreds of pallets, new and very old… wide boards, narrow boards, repaired pallets, standard runners, oversize runners, hard woods, soft woods… we’ve seen it all. It breaks a few boards, I can almost guess which ones will break by looking at them before I even break the pallet. It will also blow out the nail holes occasionally, doesn’t matter on our project as it adds character to the wood. For those saying the tool is difficult to get between the boards, here is a way I combat that. I take a hammer and nail bar and remove the very end board on the pallet, after that the tool works great. If it wasn’t built as bulky as it is, it would not be reliable. We’ve had quite a few that the boards are very close, that is a simple and effective fix. Just today I broke down about 17 pallets of various size, condition, and board width/length. Out of those 17 pallets the bar damaged about 10 boards I could’ve otherwise used. So it’s what I figure to be 5-7% damage… I can live with that. I could’ve used the hammer and nail bar to save those boards, but the sheer volume we’re using on our project it wasn’t worth it. It generally likes to break boards where knots are present. In another defense of this tool- I salvage some of the runners for other projects and I try to keep them nail free. I’ve noticed on the boards that blow out the nail holes (nails stay in the runners) that even my nail bar will just snap the heads off the nails. When nails are set that hard there isn’t a pallet buster made that’s going to save your wood. The older the pallet and the more aggressive the nails then less likely they’re going to pull out. This tool isn’t made with the idea of us hobbyists using the materials, it’s designed to make pallet wrecking efficient and effective and it does both of those very well. Just so happens some of us have figured out a way to make use of the materials, and as said our project goes on with some damaged planks because it adds character to our project- that’s part of the trials and tribulations of that particular plank of wood. Before I bought this tool I used to use a sawzal between the runner and plank and cut the nails. I was using a Dewalt 20V brushless and Diablo blades (at $5 a copy). One blade would last 3-4 pallets depending upon the hardness of the hardware used to assemble it. So in a weekend I could burn up $20 worth of Diablo blades- gets expensive fast. Not to mention this method is very labor intensive on the hands, leaves shards of metal everywhere, and one would not want a ceiling done in material where nail heads continuously fall out to be stepped on. The pallet buster and manual nail removal has proven to be the most cost effective, comfortable, and cleanest method. Trust me, this is a fantastic tool… I paid full price for it, it was not given to me, and I’m not being compensated for this review.
Pry, it does. The sturdy crowbar end slips under stubborn boards with ease, popping them loose like dandelion seeds in a gale. No more contorting myself around awkward angles or cursing as rusted nails resist my meager tools. The Pallet Buster makes quick work of even the most defiant boards, leaving me feeling like a lumberjack in peak season.
But wait, there's more! This isn't just a one-trick pony. Those clever leveling forks on the other end are worth their weight in gold (if gold came in steel, that is). They slide under side boards like butter, lifting them effortlessly and allowing you to slide them right off. No more teetering precariously on stacks of broken wood, praying you don't become the next casualty.
The real hero, though, is the heavy-duty steel construction. This tool feels indestructible in your hands, built to conquer a lifetime of pallets. No flimsy bends, no cracks under pressure – just pure, unadulterated pallet-busting power.
Overall, the Pallet Buster is a must-have for anyone who deals with broken pallets, whether it's at work, at home, or on a quest to reclaim the lumberyard from the tyranny of splintered wood. It's efficient, versatile, and built to last – a true champion in the world of demolition. I give it a solid 10/10, with a bonus fist bump for those genius leveling forks.
It turns out that pallets are all over the place as far as construction, materials, and the amount of reclaimed pallet wood they contain, some of the ones I'm taking apart have been used two or three times already.
Taking them apart is a challenge, and you need a number of techniques. The two that I've come to use the most are a reciprocating saw with a carbide blade to cut through the fasteners, and the pallet buster.
This one has a really nice feature, the rotating thrust plates that push flat on the wood that you're trying to lift. That alone has saved quite a few slats, though not as many as I'd like. A lot of pallet wood is crap and splits way too easy no matter what you do.
It does require a couple of inches of clearance between the slats to maneuver in, and it can get a little awkward if the pallets are not as high as normal. I'd say around 40-50% of the pallets I get are just right for this, the rest need different methods.
This is not a magic device that will disassemble your pallets with ease, it's a lot of work. It works better on fresh pallets, older ones usually require cutting.
That being said, this is a very good tool for the arsenal. It's well-made, it's not going to fall apart anytime soon, and if you're taking apart pallets on a large scale, by all means, this is a good tool.
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Super fast action, and better than any other method of pallet breakdown.