"Teala Anderson" wrote in message
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need to consider some alternatives to replacing a shadowbox
built-in-place cedar fence

I want to continue to have a cedar fence, so metal replacement it
not a consideration

other than tearing the whole thing apart and building a new one,
couple questions
(will think of more later)

1. are there any specific tools (other than a hammer) to make
removal of old nails
easier if I wish to remove old boards where the posts are good and
nail new boards on

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/S...4+112654 4734

This is by far the best nail puller money can buy. I have one that is
over 50 years old and still works as good as new. The pincher jaws go
on each side of the nail head & then a bump or 2 with the telescoping
weighted handle sets the pinchers under the head of the nail. Then
it's just a matter of pulling on the handle to lift the nail out. For
long nails I always have 1" & 2" short boards for spacers under the
bar. When you see one at your local hardware you'll understand more
how it works.

Tom J