Fantastic tool for ripping up an old deck. I thought it was a little pricey at first but after trying to rip some boards up the traditional way for a few hours with a long pry bar and spare wood for leverage I bought this and was so happy I did. I would've paid twice this amount after the fact to save my back as much as it did. This thing is solid and appears as if no shortcuts were made with materials. The handle is comfortable with a semi-firm neoprene type of material. The leverage created allowed both me and my wife to work the tool efficiently while the other did other tasks.
Pros:
- HUGE back saver...
- very solid construction and the head can be reversed for different situations as needed
- designed to do one job and does it well
- save a TON of time on my project
- well worth the money paid and more
Cons:
- would be nice to have a built in nail puller possibly. Although thinking it through you'd need to bend down to get the pulled nail anyway so maybe not, unless you don't care and would drop them for later cleanup (or not) depending on your situation.
- as you pull up a line of old deck boards and start on the next row the old nails can get in the way. Usually you can maneuver the tool sufficiently around them as needed when this happens but slightly longer tines might be good. This wasn't an "issue" by any means but more a potential improvement. I'm not sure if longer tines might actually create a situation where it reaches more than the width of single board when completely snugged up.
| Brand | DUCKBILL DECK WRECKER |
|---|---|
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Material | Fiberglass, Metal |
| Item Weight | 6.8 Pounds |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5"L x 4"W x 54"H |
| Manufacturer | Skagit Valley Innovations |
| Part Number | DW1F |
| Item Weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
