This pry bar goes by many names in my field. The workders call it a 'wonder bar,' while most carpenters refer to it as a 'flat bar' and roofers call it a 'shingle bar.' By any name, it is a great tool for any home improvement worker or home owner. I have been using this tool for over 20 years. While both ends are beveled, myself as well as other workers, have found that grinding back both ends sharper to produce a longer bevel makes the performance even better for taking out and removing roof shingles and flashings. I have even used this tool to chisel out bad pieces of decking. The curved end of the bar can be placed over the head of a gutter spike and struck with a hammer to remove the spikes without damage to the gutters. The bar also comes in handy when on a steep roof or working around chimneys and dormers. The bar can be placed between the space in 1-by decking to help support your foot on a steep pitch roof. It is made of fine quality steel that will last a lifetime. Stanley 55-515 12-inch Wonderbar Pry Bar
Having owned two of these pry bars for years, I must say this is a must-own tool if you plan on doing any sort of extensive renovation - especially if it requires any sort of ripping-out, tearing-down, or prying-loose activities. I have beat on this bar with a hammer, used it to pry loose uncountable objects, pulled thousands of nails with it and I cannot fathom an occasion when it would break.
Extremely useful and quite indestructible!
As is stated in the title, this thing does it all. I have used it extensively now for every home improvment project I have taken on. My wife, who loves the demolition part of home improvement, has now gotten one of her own. This thing has never let me down. I have removed trim, nails, plywood subfloor, and even a shower with this tool and it never quits. I own two and I have a son on the way, so I will probably by a third
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For those of us that work sitting on their backsides all day, there is nothing quite like going home and destroying something at night to take out some tension. The pry bar is the perfect tool for this task.The 12 1/2" pry bar may be a bit too short for the largest jobs, but this size is a perfect size for the majority of jobs. Whether ripping out drywall, removing molding, pulling stubborn nails, or popping tiles, this is the tool. The tool is angled differently at each end. One end is for popping items like nails. The other end is better for prying tiles, for example. Because of the different angles, you gain different levels of leverage.This is the tool for home (destruction) improvement.
Indespensible tool for one's earthquake / natural disaster / survival kit. All emergency responders carry a pry bar in their kits (not necessarily this one) for good reason. As noted, the fit and finish isn't stellar, but it's a pry bar. Does one job and does it well.
After the April Tornado, we ordered the wonderbar pry bar. It has been wonderful and we use it nearly everyday. It is small and light enough to carry around everywhere. It has been great for pulling nails out of boards (decking, fences, and barn boards). We have always used hammers for pulling nails but decided to try the wonderbar and we have been very pleased. This has become our favorite handy little tool.
This is the perfect size for homeowners that do their own work on their houses.
I have used this for both demolition and the installation of things when I didn't have an extra hand to help me. It is a solid piece and well worth the money.
Huge plus: It's made by Stanley, so it's made in the USA.
Previously bought one of these for way more money at a local store before it was stolen... Had another need for one, saw it here on Amazon for way cheaper and just got two of them (now if I can just find a buddy!). This thing just simply works and it works well. Tearing down drywall, pulling out nails (even when the heads are popped off) or just about anything. Great shape and comfortable to use. If you are going to demo, this is the first tool you need to get, hands down...
The Wonderbar has been around a long time. The wide prying surfaces minimize crushing the wood and the different curves at each end fit just about any situation from moulding removal to trim, nail pulling and siding removal. As was already mentioned the ends can be thinned down for tighter joints with less damage. Very tough pry bar. You need this tool.
This little pry bar gets the the job done. The size is great. The steel is strong. I just wish the manufacturer had used a little more care in production. There's notable sputter along some of the edges, and, as noted in other reviews, the edges could use with a little grinding so it fits better between those boards you're ready to pry apart. - Tools - Stanley - Woodworking - Pry Bars'
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