Wrecking & Pry Bars (130 items found)

Many DIY projects start with demolition, as you need to remove what's currently in place in a space to modify it. Whether you're removing nails from flooring or pulling off old siding, the right wrecking bar can come in handy during the demo phase of your work, Ace Hardware can help you stock up on the demo tools that you need to get the job done.

Types of Wrecking Bars

There are many types of pry bars available for construction and demolition work. Deciding which type of wrecking bar is right for your needs is a great first step when shopping.

Some types of crow bars include:

• Alignment pry bars: Long and heavy, these crow bars pry mating holes in material into alignment and typically feature a chisel on one end and a sharp point on the other.
• Digging bars: For loosening tree roots, rock, concrete and other materials, digging bars are long and straight to maximize leverage. Ends on digging pry bars vary and may feature a point, a wedge, a chisel or a blunted edge.
• Cat's claw crow bars: Equipped with a curved claw, these wrecking bars make lifting out nails a quick and easy task. The opposite end of claw crow bars may have a second claw, a chiseled edge or a no-slip grip.
• Flat pry bars: With a curved design and two beveled ends with nail slots, flat pry bars are handy for prying as well as for pulling and scraping.
• Gooseneck wrecking bar: With a chisel at one end and a hooked design that concludes with a puller claw, the gooseneck pry bar is highly versatile and suitable for wrecking, pulling and prying.

Additional Demolition Tools

Crow bars are just one of the many types of demolition tools that can be useful when doing demo work. For pulling out smaller nails and staples, you may wish to have a claw hammer handy. Utility and hobby knives can cut through material like carpeting and insulation to simplify removal. In some cases, you may even benefit from having bolt cutters, which allow you to bypass using wrenches and other tools to remove hardware. When it comes time to put away your demo tools and clean up, be sure to have a supply of trash bags on hand to dispose of materials that you can't reuse, repurpose or recycle.

Shop Pry Bars Near You at Ace

Whatever type of pry bars and other demo tools you need for your project, you're sure to find them at Ace Hardware. Buy crow bars near you at your neighborhood store to see the latest wrecking bars from Stanley, Craftsman and others. Our helpful associates can explain the features and benefits of the available pry bars and give you ideas and inspiration for getting your project underway. Alternatively, you can shop the available demo tools online and have your order shipped to your door.