Thread: Removing metal pins from recycled timber

Try this thread for some ideas - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f132/difficult-milling-job-78112

Thanks for the link Vernon

Yes I was hopefull when first reading the forum on milling, however my problem is large steel pins stuck like concrete into the timbers not small copper nails as discussed. These steel stakes will destroy any milling machine as they are about 1/2" square in cross section and are embedded all the way through the timber beams. But I do appreciate your response

regards Phil

PS: May be some of the sawmiller operators will be able to help me if they have encountered embedded large metal pins in their travels??

Phil, did you read the whole thread? The last couple of posts show how they got the big steel spike out of the timbers, quite ingenious.

Thanks Burnsy (& Vernon)

I didnt manage to get past first page because I didnt realise there was a second page. Now that I know and now that I've read it, I see what you mean by ingenious. Thanks for setting me straight. The pnumatic star picket driver with a bit of improvisation looks like a great idea. I've just got to find out where I can hire or buy one now. I'll also try heating and cooling to see if that breaks the bond. Your help is very much appreciated.

Thanks again Phil