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What are the different types of tack lifter?

What are the different types of tack lifter?

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Different types of tack lifter tool, staple lifters, wonkee donkee tools DIY guide, how to remove carpet tacks There are lots of different types of tack lifters out there, and there are some tools that look like tack lifters which are not. Below is guide to help you decide which type is best for you.

Standard tack lifters

Standard tack lifter Tack lifter tool labelled parts wonkee donkee tools DIY guide carpet tacks how to remove tacks A standard tack lifter has a “V” shaped vanadium steel blade and shaft and a hard plastic handle. This tool is used for removing carpet and upholstery tacks. It is a simple but effective piece of equipment and should be your first choice if you need to lift carpet tacks, pins or studs.

Tack removers with serrated blades

Tack lifter tool upholstery knife tack remover serrated blade wonkee donkee tools DIY guide Tack removers with serrated blades, sometimes known as “upholstery knives”, are multi-function hand tools that can lift tacks, pins, and staples as well as having a serrated steel blade for cutting string, twine and other materials. The “V” shaped point of the knife is quite small and the blade is straight so you may find it difficult to gain the leverage you need to remove larger stubborn tacks with this tool.

Staple removers or knockers

Staple lifter remover tool, tack lifter, carpet fitting upholstery tools wonkee donkee tools DIY guide Staple removers or ‘knockers’, are used on staples and tacks, and have sharp steel prongs which are ideal for slipping under staples and jimmying them out. The finer “V” shaped prongs on this tool may become damaged if you were to use it to remove heavier carpet tacks.
staple remover and hammer wonkee donkee tools DIY guide how to use a tack lifter You can also use this tool in conjunction with a hammer and knock the staples out.

Edge staple removers

Staple lifter remover tool tack remover upholster carpet fitting wonkee donkee tools DIY guide Edge staple removers are practically identical to the above staple removers with the exception that they have a slightly greater angled blade. The “V” shaped blade is cranked to a 45° angle relative to the shaft, which allows the user to apply the leverage needed to remove carpet and upholstery staples.

Staple lifters

Staple lifter, tack remover tool upholstery tools wonkee donkee tools GIY guide Staple lifers differ slightly from the others as the blade is “W” shaped instead of “V shaped.” The “W” shaped recess allows you get underneath staples and lift them out. The sharp prongs on either side can also be used to dig in and jimmy up deeply embedded staples. A staple lifter usually has a wooden handle and straight shaft and is designed for lifting carpet and upholstery staples.

Staple removers

Staple remover tack lifter tool upholstery tools carpet fitter wonkee donkee tools DIY guide Staple removers are often used in traditional upholstery work to lift staples and studs. They have a spatulate triangular blade that can be used to slide under the edges of fasteners to jimmy them up.

Tack claws

Tack claw Tack lifter tool labelled parts wonkee donkee tools DIY guide carpet tacks how to remove tacks The tack claw is another type of tack lifter tool that has a “V” shaped blade cranked to a 45° angle for leverage. The blade is slightly rounded and has sharp points which allow it to slip under the head of a carpet or upholstery tack.

Traditional tack lifters

Traditional tack lifter, tack remover tool, wonkee donkee tools DIY guide upholstery tool carpet fitter The traditional tack lifter has the typical “V” shaped blade which is set at an angle to provide greater leverage to the user and a wooden handle for a comfortable grip. Its blade is flat and slightly wider than its modern counterparts.

Which is best?

Tack lifter tool labelled parts wonkee donkee tools DIY guide carpet tacks how to remove tacks This really depends on your specific needs and requirements but it is generally considered that the modern standard tack lifter is the best tool for removing tacks, studs, pins and small nails. It is simple to use and its vanadium steel head and shaft are strong and durable. Purchasing one with a soft-grip handle will provide you with a sure and secure grip whilst working.
Staple remover tool Tack lifter tool labelled parts wonkee donkee tools DIY guide carpet tacks how to remove tacks With the majority of carpet fitters and upholsterers using staples, it is well worth investing in a lifter designed for removing staples too like the staple remover or staple lifter.

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