mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 7, 2013 10:24:06 GMT -8
One of these, I use it for EVERYTHING (the curved part is for pushing excess paint out of a roller). Pulling staples, removing old putty, it's what I chiseled the crap off the roof with after hitting it with the heat gun. On a roof/side seam, you can dig the putty out of the seam with the point, which gives you enough room between side and roof skin to push the skin in so the staples stick out and can be grabbed with pliers. Or, you can slide the point under a staple (bend the point a little first so it angles like a cat's paw), then lift the handle to pry it out enough to grab.  Somehow I get the funny feeling that these are available at Home Depot?  I'll pick one up and thanks for the tip Cowcharge. |
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Post by TheShastaProject on Nov 7, 2013 17:32:04 GMT -8
One of these, I use it for EVERYTHING (the curved part is for pushing excess paint out of a roller). Pulling staples, removing old putty, it's what I chiseled the crap off the roof with after hitting it with the heat gun. On a roof/side seam, you can dig the putty out of the seam with the point, which gives you enough room between side and roof skin to push the skin in so the staples stick out and can be grabbed with pliers. Or, you can slide the point under a staple (bend the point a little first so it angles like a cat's paw), then lift the handle to pry it out enough to grab. By George! I do believe I have one of those hiding around here somewhere. Now just to find it. |
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Post by cowcharge on Nov 8, 2013 6:48:10 GMT -8
One of these, I use it for EVERYTHING (the curved part is for pushing excess paint out of a roller). Pulling staples, removing old putty, it's what I chiseled the crap off the roof with after hitting it with the heat gun. On a roof/side seam, you can dig the putty out of the seam with the point, which gives you enough room between side and roof skin to push the skin in so the staples stick out and can be grabbed with pliers. Or, you can slide the point under a staple (bend the point a little first so it angles like a cat's paw), then lift the handle to pry it out enough to grab. Somehow I get the funny feeling that these are available at Home Depot? I'll pick one up and thanks for the tip Cowcharge. LOL. I intentionally did not choose a link that went to HD, even though it was the top hit when I googled "painter's tool".  I got mine from the local hardware store, though. |
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 8, 2013 8:04:52 GMT -8
LOL now that's funny...
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I'll pick one up and thanks for the tip Cowcharge.
I got mine from the local hardware store, though.