how to use

The “secret” of any popper is in the geometry of the design. To take full advantage of this, it is important to insert the popper as far into the board as you can.

This ensures the least damage possible to the board and also requires the least amount of force from you.

If you can only get it part way in, loosen the board as best you can, then reposition the Popper in all the way.

Popping an outside edge of a board last, can cause the last fasteners to act like a hinge, and cause the loose end of the board to swing up and surprise you.

Even though your popper is easy to use because of it’s unique geometry, the board you are releasing is held on with a tremendous amount of resistive force. It is important to think ahead about how the board may “spring” as it is released.

On the typical pallet board that is fastened on both outside edges as well as in the middle, it is much safer to first release one edge, then the other, and lastly the middle.

Remember, your popper is unusually good at removing the nails along with the board. This is one reason why you can save so many boards ; because nail pull-through is minimized.

The result is that as the board comes free, it also includes projecting nails, and you MUST PLAN AHEAD to STAY SAFE.

CAUTION!

Popping the edge last can cause the last fasteners to act like a hinge, and cause the loose end of the board to swing up and surprise you.

REMEMBER: EDGES FIRST - - CENTRE LAST

Give thought to how you can keep the pallet from moving as you remove the boards one after another. The SLENDER DESIGN of the Popper is VERY INTENTIONAL, and is meant to allow you to start removing boards from the centre of the pallet first, then work your way to the last board on the outside. This way, you can always stand on the pallet and help direct the force of the popper to the target board, and thus minimize the pallet’s tendency to shift around. Then face the other way, and once again starting from the middle, work your way to the outside, this time standing on the bottom of the pallet.

ONE LAST THOUGHT
Your Popper includes a convenient and easy to use nail puller. Take the time to pull the stubborn stay-behind-nails as soon as they are exposed. It is easier than tripping on them later.