Lifting carpets

[rocker]

What tools or methods do you folks use when lifting carpets? I've had nightmares trying to get Mrs Jones' shagpile up without damaging it (NOT a euphamism) and was wondering if anyone has any techniques that could be helpful.

 

[confused-fuse]

you need a carpet kicker thingy argos sell them .. and to lift them iv used a flatblade driver with end bent over heat up and bend in vise ...

 

[stretchyboy]

and for getting floorboards up, treat yourself to a nail puller, i've had them for years (care of grandad originally) but they obviously went missing when other people saw how good they were, so I found a place in USA that sold a more modern version that works alongside your clawhammer and is therefore small enough to fit in toolbox. They simply pull floorboard nails out of the floor ;-)
Collins Industries EZ nail puller ...... i think its called

 

[rocker]

Confused yea I was thinking of some kind of hook device.

Stretchy I'll have a look for one of them, if it's as good as it sounds it will make me a very happy camper.

 

[stretchyboy]

There is a picture of one at the bottom of this webpage No Waste Cooking, Sandals from old tires, Hand bags, Tools for Do-It-Yourself'ers : eco-artware Recycling Rag Newsletter

I actually contacted Mr Collins himself (lovely guy) and bought mine and had them shipped over, cost a lot at the time but well worth it. He did say that they were looking for agents in this country and that was about 7-8 years ago i reckon. Before that I had 2No Bahco ones which were british made and looked like big slide hammers but as with all things British made, they lasted forever and company no-longer exists........... Do we make anything anymore?

 

[ringer]

I do some work for a charity who recycle old tools. We get those Bahco ones in from time to time, but just chuck them because we don't think anyone would need/use them.

 

[stretchyboy]

Wow, i think they are gold dust, a chippie would love em. I have one that i use when IU have a lot to do, but use the Collins one for convenience as it fits in the tool box

 

[rocker]

Ringer if you come across another one let me know, there'll be a pretty penny in it for whatever charity you work for (or you if you're an unscrupulous s. of a b.!)

Stretch the website in the link from the website you posted is dead.... theres another collinstools.com but they don't seem to do this tool, can't seem to find it anywhere....

 

[confused-fuse]

Toolmonger » Blog Archive » If Rube Goldberg Designed A Nail Puller

Faithfull Nail Puller 600mm / 24in: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

well i found 2 nail pullers .. looks like its carbooting this weekend look in some old tool junk boxes lol

 

[rocker]

Well done

 

[acat]

Toolmonger » Blog Archive » If Rube Goldberg Designed A Nail Puller

Faithfull Nail Puller 600mm / 24in: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

well i found 2 nail pullers .. looks like its carbooting this weekend look in some old tool junk boxes lol

Well done mate good detective work by you.


Chris

 

[High Tower]

Long nose pliers and start in a corner just enough to get it up so I can get my hand in. Then pull the bugger up

 

[pennywise]

Long nose pliers and start in a corner just enough to get it up so I can get my hand in. Then pull the bugger up

Do the exact same. I've got a nice bashing screwdriver with a rounded blade that I run around the skirting board edge to let the carpet fall back into the gap when it goes back down, doesn't even look like it's been up

 

[Des 56]

I just thought the thread was about thieving

 

[rocker]

I just thought the thread was about thieving

Ha yea legging it out of Allied with a roll under each arm......