Prying tools come in all sizes and shapes and may be used for a variety of jobs, from removing brads to prying boards loose. The offset ripping chisel is used with a hammer to pry apart objects that are glued together (figure A). To use a ripping chisel, stick the curved end inside the joint of the two objects. Use a hammer to knock the curve of the chisel all the way inside the joint. Then pull the top shaft of the chisel to pry the two objects apart (figure B).
A wonderbar can be used to remove molding from a wall. First, use a utility knife to cut the paint seal between the top of the molding and the wall (figure C). Use a hammer to knock the curved end of the wonderbar into the joint (figure D ). Then place a scrap block of wood between the wonderbar and the dry wall to protect the wall when you pull off the molding (figure E).
Use a ripping chisel for prying nails (figure F). Place the head of the chisel around the nail, and pull upward (figure G).
A nail claw may also be used for prying nails (figure H). Dig the heel of the claw into the wood to get enough leverage to pull out the nail (figure I).
The cat's paw has sharp claws on both ends for removing nails (figure J). Use one end to grab the head of a nail, and pull upward.
For extracting brads or small nails, use a brad nail claw (figure K).
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