A general-purpose wood saw, staple gun, wood chisels, hex wrenches, putty knife and wire-cutting pliers often come in handy.
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If it is not glued to the wall, try tapping a wood chisel under the backsplash and prying up.
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Previously, I have had trouble using a wood chisel to cut the shallow mortises needed for installing the door hinges.
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In either case, use an old wood chisel, one that you do not plan to use for wood ever again.
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If you cannot find the nails, use a wood chisel to break up the section and remove it in pieces.
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:: : Use eye protection, hearing protection, etc etc . Quarter round can be sawed or cut with a sharp wood chisel.
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Q : I own several top quality wood chisels but they no longer shave the wood smooth when I have to make precise cuts.
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Use a hair dryer, which should produce enough heat to soften the adhesive so you can pry off the tiles with a wood chisel.
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CAPTION : Smoothing the flat or back side of a wood chisel is just as important as sharpening the beveled edge of the blade.
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Or, pop the old tiles; they are probably applied with an adhesive, and if they are more than a few years old, tap a wood chisel under a tile edge and pry.
