OX Trade 450mm Wrecking Bar

The OX Trade wrecking bar is a 450mm (18 inch) demolition bar forged from a single piece of hardened and tempered steel. The double ended design gives you a claw at one end and a straight edge at the other, so one tool strips timber, pulls nails and lifts and pries materials. It is a dependable hand tool for demolition, roofing strip offs and general site work.

Key Features

• Heavy duty wrecking bar built for demolition work
• Hardened and tempered steel construction for durability
• Forged from a single piece of steel for added strength
• Double ended claw and straight edge design for multipurpose use
• Comfortable length for controlled leverage on the job

Specifications

• Overall length: 450mm (18 inch)
• Construction: forged from a single piece of hardened and tempered steel
• End 1: claw for nail pulling and stripping
• End 2: straight edge for prying and lifting
• Use: demolition, stripping and general site work

Applications

• Stripping timber and battens during roof strip offs
• Pulling nails and fasteners from timber and metal
• Prying apart nailed or glued materials
• Lifting and shifting sheet material on site
• General demolition and renovation work

What You Need To Complete The Job

Use this bar alongside the longer 600mm wrecking bar when you need more reach and leverage, and add an OX demolition hammer for breaking apart stubborn materials. Protect your hands with a pair of leather rigger gloves. Browse the full General Hand Tools range for more demolition gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wrecking bar used for?

A wrecking bar is a demolition tool for prying, lifting and stripping. The claw end pulls nails and separates nailed timber, while the straight edge pries materials apart and lifts sheet goods. It is one of the most used hand tools on a roof strip off or a demolition job.

What is the difference between this and a 600mm bar?

The main difference is length. The 450mm bar is lighter and easier to control in tight spaces, while the 600mm bar gives more reach and leverage for heavier prying. Many tradespeople keep both, using the shorter bar for detail work and the longer bar where extra force is needed.

Can this bar pull nails?

Yes. The claw end is shaped to hook under nail heads and pull them out of timber and other materials. For nails that have sunk below the surface, you can often drive the claw in beside the nail first or use the straight edge to create a gap.

How is the bar made?

The listing states the bar is forged from a single piece of steel and then hardened and tempered. Forging from one piece removes the weak joints found in welded bars, and the hardening and tempering give the bar a durable working edge that holds up to repeated prying on site.