How to Use a Slide Hammer Nail Puller 

Where can i find a magnet with the holder like that?

42 people who don't like to learn... Awesome video, thank you very much. I love learning from professionals.

That’s what that tool does! Thanks so much for making videos that cover older tools. With my Dad and Grandpa no longer here to ask, “What’s this thing?”, I have found all sorts of tools that I don’t know what they do. You are a very good, methodical, soft spoken teacher, very much like my Dad was, and RU-vid needs more creators like you! Thanks again ~ Mary

I love these videos. It's like having a dad show you how to do something!

I've had this tool for years and love it. Just used it to pull 30 year old rusty 16p galvanized finish nails from my wood deck. Worked like a charm.

What a fabulous tool! I can't believe I've never seen one before, in 30 years of carpentry, here in England. Bless you, Matt. I only discovered your channel yesterday and I've already learned a great deal from you.

Yeah, I don't know who got my grandpa's puller while I was away in the army, but that affiliate link to where to buy one was what I needed - thanks. :)

I love old tools and my son gave me one of these for Christmas. We had no Idea what it was. I thought it might be for crimping large copper fittings on to battery cable size wire or aluminum pieces when making the loops on stranded steel cables for a winch or come-a-longs. Never in a million years did I think of using it for what it was made for. Although it could probably be used as I had thought, I now know what it's for and will have it to use when I do remodeling projects. I can also bet my buddies a beer if they can guess what it is. I'll bet they won't know either! Thanks so much for your video, it made my day.

This tool is very similar to the one my father had in the sixties. Been looking for it ever since. Good tool to have and pass down.

Looks like a handy tool for reclaiming pallet, crate and other such lumber. Loved your demo!

I love that this fantastic tool is getting more publicity! I inherited both my father's and husband's tools and this is my Favorite! someone w less than fantastic upper body strength can use and not be frustrated, as is the case w many tools when you are working alone.! Thanks again! And a gold star for great teaching techniques 😊

Well done presentation. I have two of these gems and they've served me well over the years. Thanks for the tip on the Studball magnet!

Fantastic video! You’re grandpa would be proud!🙂

I used my Grandpa's nail puller exactly like this one just the other day. First time in a long time, but it was nice thinking back to the days when I pulled nails as a teenager for Grandpa on his carpentry jobs. He was a good man! Thanks for the video.

My father still has one of these at home in Canada, a Bridgeport 20 with red handle, I believe. We used to call it a "nail picker". Great tool. This is the only thing I'd use if I had one. I have some board and batten boards I want to take off without too much damage, so I've been looking to buy one of these. Crescent 56 is the current one. Was surprised how many carpenters around here use those small cats-claw type nail pullers. I've never seen one of these slide hammer nail pullers around here. I'm sure people must have them. Cat's claws aren't much of an improvement, in my opinion, though they probably have their uses somewhere... Great video! Thanks for sharing! I could almost feel the nail puller in my hand again just watching it.

Love all your videos Matt and check out every thing, even when I think I already know how to do it. Surprising how many folks are seeing this for the first time, maybe it's regional because out here much of our building is from reclaimed wood. Got my first pinch 35 years ago, but that was a late start, should have done it much sooner.

Hey Matt, thanks for the great video. I must admit I have been around all sorts of tools for 61 years now and I have yet to use one of those. That was a great illustration and what a great tool. I am now sorry my grandfather didn't hand one down to me. All the best, keep them coming. Al from Maryland

Thanks, Matt! Excellent explanation. Especially about the "you'll only do it once" advice. So true.

This is my favorite and only tool I have of my grandpas. Mine looks like it’s a 100 years old but still works like a champ. Can’t beat it.

Thank you for this! I found one in my grandfathers tool box after he passed away and had never seen one before. Now that I know, ill put it to good use..

I bought this tool thank you. You’re the best.

Wow you are awesome!! Thank you for this video. I love learning how to use tools like this.

I got to use one of these helping a neighbor repair a fence. I IMMEDIATELY went and bought one! It was invaluable pulling out nails and large metal staples that had been hammered into post when the fence was built. Simply an amazing tool.

I saw this video a year or so ago and found one of these at a garage sale and snapped it up. Now, I'm thanking you for showing me this tool because I'm replacing carpet with vinyl planks, and the subfloor is squeaking despite driving screws next to them to stop the squeaks from a prior owner flooding incident. This room is pulling those nails, even ring shank ones, that aren't holding like they should. Squeak gone! Thank you!

What a fantastic tool! Definitely need to find one of these! As for that painful "pinch point", I'm surprised the makers of this puller didn't expand the cross-guard wider to add as more protection, forcing one's hand grip on the handle portion, which then disallows any part of it to overhang into the pinch point zone. A DIY for that. ;)

Matt, You're right, I've seen one before, but never had a living grandfather and my Dad hired someone to hang pictures. I always wanted to be a carpenter, but was born with a silver spoon and sadly I "tried" to do what would make my Dad "proud". After my Dad passed away, I finally had enough backbone (and a wonderful wife) to follow my dream - At 50 I quit my corporate job, bought my first pick up and started a remodeling business. It was wonderful for 17 years, but my wife wanted me to retire....I owed her that. I still keep my hand in it helping my kids work on their homes...I only wish I had started when I was 20. I was hands-on every day all day...that is what I loved. We didn't work around a lot of other trades, and I had never seen a slide hammer nail puller used before this video, but you can bet I immediately went to EBAY and bought a beautiful old GreenLee. Thanks so much...could talk to you for hours, I'm sure...

I got one from Princess Auto in Canada but didn't know how to use it. Thanks for teaching me how to use it correctly today!

Man are you any good! Thank you for the excellent demonstration. I found my vintage Bahco model in the shed of this old house 20 years ago and I've been trying to work it out ever since. And bless you for donating the door to Habitat for Humanity. xo

Again another great Video ! I never EVEN saw one of these slide hammer pullers . Awesome! Thank you !

Great introduction to a tool I didn't know existed . Thanks Matt

2:33 wow.. never knew these work so well.. saw these in a used tool store and had no clue about how they work... thansk for another awesome vid

Awesome my grandad gave me this tool along with a few others. I was unsure on exactly how to use it. I'll find use for it now that I know how it works 😊👍

Wonderful, we've had one for years from my wife's grandfather but didn't know how to use it, THANKS!!! Definitely a keeper.

I inherited my grandfather's Bridgeport puller when I was 19 and have been using it for 40 years since. It's pulled many a deck nail; usually one hit and one pull flips the nail completely out (that takes a lot of practice). I found my pinch point taking it off my tool board as the hangar hole is in the hammer, leaving the thing fully extended. Be careful carrying it also as it can slide open or collapse...and you will KNOW it! About 20 years ago, a fellow engineer was deconstructing a log cabin. I saw one of these at a flea market for $20 and gave it to him as a gift. He had never seen one before, but used it to great advantage on that job and many since. 15 years ago, I acquired a box of 6 new (Millers Falls, I think) pullers for a couple bucks and gave them all to contractor friends of mine. Half of them had never seen one. Some of these guys still thank me for that. There have been more of these in flea markets in the last couple years, usually for $15 or $20. There are many different models. Some are better crafted than others, so be careful and check them closely. I was able to purchase a big beefy Red Giant that had a chisel cast into the side last year for $10, but if you have any kind of demo job coming up, don't wait. Get one on Matt's Amazon site; you'll quickly recoup the investment in saved time and aggravation.

Matt, thanks for posting this- In the 30+ years in the business I have never seen someone use this so I always thought they weren't for me. I could have used this thing at least 30 times! And saved some really big holes I made getting at the embedded nails.

Thanks for this great video. We just emptied out my dad's garage workshop and found a Bridgeport verision of this tool This will come in very handy thanks to the tips in this video. Thanks again.

Great stuff! Appreciate the exposure and education! Will check out your other videos

Thanks, I have had this tool for years and didn't have a clue how to use it, or when to use it. Now I do.

Just got one at an auction in a pile of stuff. Thanks for the description - nice tool!

Ok - so, I bought one of these and have been using it on my flooring project to pull the nails from the sub-floor I am replacing. Getting most of the nails out before using the pry-bar makes the demo a heck of a lot easier for a 1 man job. It is working out pretty well - thank you for the cool video

I have seen them often over the years, but never seen one in use. And now….you know I want to get one.

Thanks for the demonstration and saving me from the pain of getting a hand caught in there. I saw a carpenter use one of these pullers years ago and thought they were no longer produced, now I know they are and will order one.

Cool nail puller. Never seen one before been doing carpentry/ framing 30yrs. Have to keep my eyes out for one

Having spent a fair amount of time as of late struggling to get old headless nails out of hardwood pallet stringers, I have been searching for a better way. Favoring time honored methods, my search quickly had me watching your very informative video, using this odd looking old tool. Nearing the end of your video, I got the distinct feeling I had seen one before. Sure enough, when passing through my mother's laundry room there it was on the wall (Cyclops is the maker of this one). She didn't know what it was (nor did I, for that matter) and had hung it there to compliment other rustic farm/tool items she displays as decorative items in/around her home. I'm anxious to borrow it sometime soon as it seems to be the perfect tool for the task. Thanks for bringing this into the light - good luck!

I have NEVER heard of or seen such a tool but its great! I gotta get me one of THOSE!

Thanks, that was very helpful. Highly professional approach.

I just got a real n old 1 crescent tool co. In great shape. I never saw used my father told me what it was but I never had any idea how it was used. I'm more of a mechanic tool guy than wood working tools. But loved the video. Mine will hang in my shop an if I ever have need I'll use it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Another great video that I will probably never need but I enjoyed none the less

Thanks Matt - you've helped me yet again - I was able to pull out some sneaky nails on the underside of a 100 year old window stool without damaging anything.

Saw this in the store and thought.... Huh?..... Thank you for this valuable information.

I recently came across one of these. I used one in 1971, couldn't quite remember how to use it. Thanks much.

Great tool. Thanks for the info!

Great instructional video, . I guess experience brings wisdom thank you

Nice!!! Thanks for the tool review plus the rare earth magnet tool too!!

Thanks soo much for sharing. Im definitely gonna grab one of these nail pullers

I had one of these. Was probably my grandfather's. He died in 1967 at age 76. I inherited it from my father in 2000 before he died. I'm now 69. So, it was in the family a very long time. Maybe it was the original version! Since last year, my wife and I have been planning to move to a Toll Brothers Active Seniors community. I didn't think I would need this useful and unique tool again, so I gave it away. Stupid me. We haven't moved in yet, and in the meantime, I did have need for it once. I to deconstruct things without damaging other boards or the structure. For that, it can't be beat.

Thanks for the video Clint Eastwood. Great info!

I never knew this was possible. Great tool and new information . Thanks for posting

i have 2 of these...i always thought the slide part was just to get more leverage. thanks so much now i can actually use them correctly!

Learning something new everyday!!

I just picked up one of these at a thrift store thinking I was buying something obsolete that would just be an antique novelty. Came across this video searching for its purpose and found it's actually a useful tool! I think mine's pretty old as it doesn't have any of the obligatory warnings on it. Great demonstration, thanks for sharing!

Thanks again Matt. Bought one of these too 😬

I'd never seen one of these until today, I've ordered one and it'll be very handy indeed!

I have a bandsaw mill and have used these for years. Wouldn't be without one for pulling damn things outa my logs. I have five of them because OCD is my middle name. I even keep the one with the broken tooth because ya never know... :) I LOVE that very distinctive, sliding, jamming, tinkling metallic sound they make in use. Nothing else makes that sound and for some strange reason, I just love it! LoL... I couldn't believe that familiar sound was coming out of my computer! I must be a little bit (or a lot bit) crazy... Heh. But since I'm a grandpa, I'm allowed... The grandkids like crazy too. ;)

You are right about the pinch point. After a couple of blood blisters, I painted the inside shaft a bright orange as a reminder to keep my hands off it. I've used the tool fifty years without further incidents.

I commend your addition to the war between painters and carpenters. You'll need a magnet to find the nails I've buried!

That is actually pretty cool. I want one just to have it. Thank you for the video.

Amazing how well and heavy duty that tool was made back in the day.

Love my old Bahco nail puller, was my old Grandads at the start!

One of the first tools I learned how to use!

Hi matt love your videos and especially your dry wit nearly 40yrs in the trade myself still learning

Great, helpful video. I just bought one at a garage sale here in Rapid.

That's a great video, thanks Gramps ;) Off to get one of my own :)

Thanks just came into one of these, now i know how to use it. 👍

You really know your stuff, great videos as well

Thanks for this. I'm sitting here with this strange rusty thing on my desk and you've answered all my questions.

built in pinch point thats hilarious. great video. I was told that if you dont pinch your hand at least once youre not doing it right..........I pinched my hand three times that day but never again now I own 2 of them they are priceless in the right hands. It will pull the nail all the way thru too if youre wanting to save the old trim

Brilliant! I Have never seen one of these before, and spent 45 minutes yesterday with a cats-paw type extractor making a mess out of an old pallet :) Now to eBay...

First time coming across your channel. Great video and now a new subscriber!

Excelentes explicações. Obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos.

My dad taught me how to use this tool in the mid-1960s. I still have mine and have used it often. It is a very useful tool. I would have to quibble slightly with your statement that you will only use the pinch point once. I have used it at least twice -- once overhand and once underhand. Just to be thorough. Some of us just have more talent, I guess. :-)

Just The video I was looking for! Thank you from a new subscriber. I enjoy the techniques, tips and the humor.

Thanks. Got one at a garage sale and have wondered how to use it the intended manner. Thanks, Mike

I found that same kind of nail puller at a scrap pile nothing wrong with it a little rusty but I glass beaded it looks new and I use it a lot 👍

Thank you, I have always wondered how those use those pullers

I’m one of the ones who has seen those lots but never know what they do. Way better in that application than a cats paw. And on a side note wouldn’t it be great if we could all work at that “too much caffeine” pace all day! Thanks for the vid

Awesome tool

We had that same tool but i have no idea how to use it till i saw your video thanx

amazing video!

Brand new subscriber with a magnet ball and puller on the way. Thankyou

Awesome! I've never seen one. I do this sort of work for a living. I could really use this tool. Great demonstration too!

Thanks for a great tip.

Cool informational video, thank you

What! How am I just learning of this. I use neodymium magnets to but I really dig that silicone/plastic finger-hold/keychain thing. Pretty cool!

I've had the SFT Ltd priory nail puller since Jan 2007, but still unused, still in its heavy duty plastic wrapper and delivery label still on it. Was looking for something at home, and came across it yesterday but decided not to bother taking it with me despite having to lift nailed floor boards on a job, thinking tool was a gimmick and wouldn't work and remained sceptical and never gave it a trial. Now I'm proved wrong seeing this excellent video tutorial👍, also proving how daft I was in the time and struggle it could have saved me from on quite a few number of jobs😭

I need this tool. Great video. Thanks. Ill use your link tonpurchase

That tool is awesome. I've never ever heard of one. Great tip with the magnet too.

Perfect tool

Just picked up a Bridgeport 64 Rex at an absurdly low price, looking forward to cleaning off some rust and to using it for years to come. Love the channel and Happy New Year.

Great tool. Thank you for the excellent demonstration. I did find it funny that you of all people thought the company which made the tool should have put a safety warning about the "pinch point"... and prolly a hammer should come with "don't hit your thumb" how about don't hit any of your fingers and try not to hit your face on the back swing or how about "you may get a blister if you work hard with this tool for several hour... " Hope your laughing with me : ) Thanks for the great videos!