On May 29, 8:25 pm, "Colbyt" wrote:
"Bob" wrote in message

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Anyone know the best tool to remove staples from hard wood flooring?

Some of them are really embedded deep and I would like to remove while
damaging the floor as less as possible.

So far a screw driver and pliers is what I am using but it would be nice
if there was a better solution.

There really isn't an easy way. I use a combination of an industrial
stapler puller and pliers.

Here is a link to a picture of the one I use, #124:

http://www.sunshinefoam.com/pages/27.html

With a thin shim or wood block, used the position pictured it will pull both
legs out of the floor in most cases. The small slots will allow you to pull
a broken led out using a twisting motion. For all others use the pliers.

Colbyt

I like using end nippers. Takes a few tries to get the feel for
grabbing the staples without cutting them, but you should be able to
keep from damaging the floor by using them. They give you lots of
prying leverage without prying against the floor with anything pointy.

JK