Pallet Buster

The all-steel Pallet Buster is designed to allow the user to disassemble wooden pallets from a standing position with minimum bending and exertion. Sliding the head of the Buster under a plank, one pushes down on the 42-inch-long handle, which lifts the head upward to pry the plank loose. Also, the head is notched so as to serve as a nail puller.

Cost: $55 or $75, depending on model