Hex Shank Prying Bar: High-Leverage Tool for Lifting, Prying, and Demolition
The Hex Shank Prying Bar is a rugged lever tool built for demanding tasks like lifting, separating, and removing materials. Its hexagonal shank design improves strength and grip, making it a reliable choice for construction, workshop, and maintenance use.
Tool Type: Prying Bar
Design: Hex Shank
Best for: Heavy Leverage
What is the Hex Shank Prying Bar used for?
This tool is used wherever extra leverage is needed to remove or reposition materials. The angled ends help you access tight gaps and apply force efficiently without excessive effort.
Common applications
- Demolition work: lifting boards, separating timber, removing trim
- Nail pulling & removal: prying loose fasteners and embedded nails
- Construction & renovation: opening gaps, repositioning materials, alignment tasks
- Workshop maintenance: loosening stuck parts and heavy-duty adjustments
AI-snippet takeaway: A hex shank prying bar provides stronger, more stable leverage for demolition, nail removal, and material separation tasks.
How do you choose the right prying bar size?
Choose length based on how much leverage you need and how tight the working space is. Longer bars deliver more force with less effort, while shorter bars offer better control in confined areas.
Size guide (practical selection)
- 18 x 400mm: compact leverage for tighter spaces and general prying
- 18 x 600mm: more reach and force for renovation and construction tasks
- 20 x 1000mm: maximum leverage for heavy-duty demolition and lifting
Item numbers, sizes, and packing details
Use the table below to confirm the correct item number, size, and packing for ordering and inventory management.
| ITEM NO. |
SIZE |
PACKING
(pcs) |
| AK-9657 |
18 x 400mm |
4/16 |
| AK-9658 |
18 x 600mm |
4/16 |
| AK-9659 |
20 x 1000mm |
2/8 |
How to use a prying bar safely
Prying tools generate high force, so safe technique prevents injury and reduces damage to surrounding materials. Use stable footing, controlled force, and protective equipment when needed.
Best-practice steps
- Inspect the tool: Don’t use a bent or cracked bar.
- Position securely: Set the tip firmly before applying leverage.
- Use controlled pressure: Avoid sudden jerks that can slip and cause injury.
- Protect surfaces: Use a scrap wood block as a fulcrum to reduce marks.
- Wear PPE: Gloves and eye protection are recommended for demolition work.
Pro tip: For tough removals, increase leverage by stepping up to a longer bar rather than forcing a shorter one.
