I am replacing some old 5/4X8" pine deck boards which are nailed to
i like a 48" gorilla bar
Cut them with a circular saw parallel to the joists (about 2" away). You should then be able to pull them up easily by hand. I do this between every joist, it is a few minutes of cutting that makes pulling them up much easier/quicker.
I like old lumber, so I'd go for a nail puller. I have a punch for those that won't pull.
If the lumber was really not worth saving-- or if I was in a hurry- I'd use my reciprocating saw to cut them all off just to the left of each 2x6 and pull them by hand. [I'm left handed-- maybe the right side works better for some folks.]
Jim
dickm
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