

🛠️ Nail it right, every time — the Roof Snake that pros swear by!
The PacTool RS501 Roof Snake is a professional-grade roofing pry bar crafted from high-strength steel, featuring a patented 1-inch offset nail slot for precise shingle installation. Its claw tip enables quick and safe removal of nails and damaged shingles, minimizing roof damage and user fatigue. Compact and durable, this tool is essential for roofers and DIYers aiming for efficient, damage-free shingle replacement.





| ASIN | B00005A1K9 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,356 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Nail Pullers |
| Color | Steel Grey |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,052) |
| Date First Available | February 12, 2001 |
| Included Components | PacTool International RS501 Roof Snake, Shingle Nail Puller, Roof Shingle Installer |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.4 pounds |
| Item model number | RS501 Roof Snake |
| Manufacturer | General Tools |
| Material | steel |
| Part Number | RS501 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 13 x 4 inches |
| Size | 1-(Pack) |
| Style | Nail Pullers |
G**M
Excellent tool for quick and clean shingle repairs
Why did you pick this product vs others?: I used this Roof Snake tool for a recent shingle repair project and it worked perfectly. The steel construction feels strong and durable, and it held up well during multiple uses. The nail slot design makes it easy to slip under existing shingles and drive nails without causing damage. It also does a great job removing nails cleanly, which saved me time and effort. The size is compact but gives you good leverage for the job. If you do any roofing work, whether professional or DIY, this is a tool worth having in your toolbox.
M**N
Huge Help When Replacing Shingles!
This tool is a huge help when replacing shingles. It allows you to reach under the shingle on top to nail the one below without damaging the one on top. The tool is well made, and seems very durable. It holds a roofing nail securely, even though it doesn't have a magnet. It is on the heavy side (23 oz, 632g), but that is due to it's solid construction. The finish also seems very durable. I used it all day, hammering on the end opposite the nail puller, and the finish is intact. * Overall length of tool: 11 inches * Cross section of tool: 1 inch x 1/4 inch
S**R
PacTool RS501 Roof Snake Tool - Shingle Pry Bar - Heavy Duty Nail Remover Tool
well designed, works great, good price, fast delivery
K**D
I'm used it for tile roof
I'm used it for tile roof, I needed to remove the first line of tile roof and install it back, with the help of this snake bar it was two or three times faster than I did it before, I recommend it, I worked with it not at all delicately, nothing jammed or cracked, the metal is of high quality, the only thing I would like is a magnetized nail holder, it would be just perfect, take it and don’t think about it, you can hammer nails with both ends, you just need to get the hang of it a little.
S**E
Well made tool. Shipping leaves much to be desired.
The tools fine. There was no padding in the box, and the sharp end of the tool had penetrated the inner AND the outer box, and was hanging out about two to three inches. I'm sure the carriers didn't appreciate having having a one inch wide three inch long steel bar being processed through their equipment..
D**W
Worked great for replacing a damaged drip edge
Works great especially if you need to replace a damaged drip edge. I bought it specifically to replace a damaged drip edge it definitely made the job faster and easier.
J**.
Well made
Solid steel. Buy this one, not the other one. Works as should and you cant break it
L**S
just what i needed for an amateur roofer
this tool allows me to drop in new tiles in my roof without affecting the surrounding tiles. one end allows you to hammer the nail just under the bottom side of the top tile. I used 6" roofing nails for my spanish tiles. the nails were thick so they don't fit in the notch inside the tool but i still managed to place the end on top of the nail head and hammer the nail in. the tool seems durable and you can hammer it extremely hard without breaking it.
R**G
Ótima ferramenta, atende a necessidade em telhados Shingle
R**E
Très bon produit
S**L
Very practical tool in many application.
C**C
As a homeowner, I don’t wish to go up on the roof to do shingle repairs but when I do have to, this tool is a must have. I had to do some shingle repairs recently in 3 degree Celsius because the roofer I hired botched the job. You need it if you do roof repairs, I don’t think there’s any other tool that does this. It’s a specialty tool and this particular one by PacTool is very durable and well made. The shingle repair job would definitely be harder to complete without this tool especially in the cold and the shingles do not bend as easily anymore so that the hammer can get under them.
R**S
Good product.
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