Gutster 48” /1.2m Round Handle Demolition Bar – Versatile Wrecking Tool

I was using a regular crowbar to take up old deck panels - but it was very hard work as they were well screwed down (with screws that didn't want to be removed). So I got this and the difference is amazing - much less effort, much less changing position, much less backache and a LOT less swearing!Highly recommended!

Supposed to make taking pallets apart easy, but it's design means that it breaks more slats than it saves.

excellent product - efficient, strong and sturdy even with a "gorilla" using it !

Sehr stabiler Griff. Für meinen Einsatz waren die Zinken leider zu dicht.

For serious demolition work this is the tool.The 48 inch bar was recommended by a contractor as the tool to use. I demo'd the interior of my 1957 house and couldnt have done it without the gutster. The house was built like a fortress but the gutster had an answer for every challenge.This is not a lightweight tool, but the weight is necessary to break through plaster, cement board and to loosen floor boards. I am 200 pounds , 55 years old and in good shape and using the tool overhead is possible but a workout ( ultimately it was the only thing that worked to take down a plaster ceiling with metal lath). On floors especially the weight is a plus.I used the tool to take down plaster walls, plaster ceiling with metal lath and wire mesh cornices, hardwood floors, 3 layer vinyl tiled floors, ceramic tile walls on cement and wire mesh, studs and frame walls, and built in place kitchen cabinets.The design is great. The flat bottom allows the tool to slide along a surface to get under boards etc. The notch on the head straddles 2x4s 2x6s to lever out stuck boards, the teeth on front bite into boards so you can pry them out. The notches on the back of the head were used to hook onto the plaster ceiling and pull down. The angle between the head and the bar was right to allow a good amount of pry on boards, while not bending over too much.The weight and the teeth were like a battering ram to break up the cement and wire mesh .A great tool and a must for demolition work.

Yes this is a tool for demolition, yes the functionality and design is 1000% accurate in the description and it worked absolutely amazing.My only gripe is that for the price I paid….the paint is horrible. Yes I know it will get dinged and scratched etc…… but I don’t think that paint should have been chipping off when I was setting it between boards with my boot (3rd photo)….. I’m not happy with that aspect given that I paid over $150.The paint was chipping with my boot when I was stepping on the back of the tool.Also, the foregrip. It tore after a few hours of use. It’s going to have to be replaced with something more durable.This is a fantastic tool that was shortchanged with sketchy paint and a cheap dollar store grip.

The multiple slots on the rear of the base allow easy nail/ screw removal using a lever action. As a 74 yr old with minor back issues, this tool allowed me to continue well beyond what I expected to be able to do

I have used the gutster for the past few months on a rehab project that has required substantial demolition and structural dismantling. We have use this tool for lath and plaster removal, siding removal, ship lap sheeting removal and dismantling of a wood framed structure. The leverage element of this tool makes many prying tasks with nailed lumber substantially easier in a variety of configurations from sheeting to peeling apart 2x4 walls. The forks allow great twisting ability as well as a stab and pry method that is very helpful in pulling things apart. The nail removal function is also very efficient and effective when dismantling walls and floors. These tools are very stout and allow for the ability to swing this thing around without fear of it breaking due to its heavy steel construction. The company customer service has also proved to be very quick and helpful in the event of a problem with the tool. I wouldn't do my next demo project without it! Highly recommend this tool.