Pry Bars, Ripping Bars and Nail Pullers are used in construction and demolition when pulling nalls, ripping wood, prying mouldingopening manhole covers and similar tasks are done. Their length and shape provide greater leverage than claw hammers and otherstriking tools which are not designed for prying.

Never strike the claw, or working portion of the bar. The claw is not designed to withstand such a blow and the bar may fractureAlways wear safety goggles when using these bars.

Most bars come as combination tools with two diferent end styles. This provides versatiity in meeting job demands. Featuresusually include an extended body and a combo of either a tapered end, a nail claw or a nail pulling slot.

Longer and more sharply curved bars provide the greatest leverage for the toughest jobs.

lt can be worked with other tools for special pulling tasks.