Removing swollen boards in control structure

[loch leven]

What is the best way to remove swollen boards in a water control structure without cutting them? I have used pallet pullers to grip them and pull them out but can't find one to purchase except online. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[dukluk]

Let the boards dry out, as much as possible....then, pour some used cooking oil on each end of the board, and let it soak in overnight....then, drill a hole in the center of the board, just big enough to run a small cable thru it....make a loop out of the cable, and secure the loop with a cable clamp....then, set a handyman jack on the metal floor of the control structure, and it'll jack it out, easily....fill the hole that you drilled in the board with a little silicone or putty, and it's ready to re-use.

[dukmisr2005]

Not an easy way.

Our risers have a 30" opening. We always suggest the boards be cut to overlap about 3/8 - 1/2 on each side, which makes boards about 31" wide max. This gives room to swell and still seal up amd be easy to get out when full of water.

[chs36]

we built a thing. if i had a picture of it id post it up. its like a T bar. pivots in the middle. has a pair of log dogs with a hook welded on them. hooks to a piece of chain to adjust that is on one end of T then the other end is about 4' long. bottom of the T sits of the riser.. push down.. they pop right out

[dukluk]

Not an easy way.

Yep, but he asked for help, and I gave it to him.....and, it works.

[chs36]

hardest part is getting all them buddies that wanted to go hunting to help you pull them at the end of the season

[Chuckle12]

sledgehammer... then cut new boards

[BR549]

Bout a half a charge of kinnipack about 2 feet in front of it bust the boards everytime! just don't get to close you will blow your riser off!