DeWalt Pry Bar DWHT55168 18 Inch Precision Claw Wrecking Tool (Forged Steel 2.6 Inch Wide Blade Integrated Strike Face Siding Demolition Removal)
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DeWalt DWHT55168 18-Inch Precision Claw Pry Bar
The DeWalt DWHT55168 18-Inch Precision Claw Pry Bar is a heavy-duty demolition hand tool engineered for prying off exterior siding, separating roof sheathing, stripping hardwood flooring, and removing interior molding. Manufactured from single-piece drop-forged steel for maximum prying strength, this 18-inch wrecking bar features a 2.6-inch wide blade tip designed to distribute prying pressure across a larger surface area to prevent wallboard crushing. Outfitted with an integrated striking face to drive claws under flush-set nails, precision-sharpened claws, a rounded rocker head geometry, and three distinct nail-pulling slots, this 2-2/5 pound tool penetrates tight seams during remodeling tear-outs.
Best Used For:
- Exterior Siding & Shingle Demolition: Separating cedar lap siding, vinyl panels, and asphalt shingles without gouging underlying wall sheathing.
- Interior Trim & Molding Removal: Prying off baseboards, window casings, and crown molding intact for reuse or disposal.
- Subfloor & Deck Board Tear-Outs: Lifting stubborn deck planks, subfloor sheets, and pulling embedded framing nails cleanly.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 2.6-Inch Extra-Wide Blade Tip: Spreads prying force over broad material surfaces to prevent cracking delicate trim and drywall.
- Integrated Rear Strike Face: Reinforced steel striking surface allows direct hammer impacts to drive claws beneath sunken nail heads.
- 3-Slot Multi-Angle Nail Extraction: Includes three specialized nail puller slots to grab casing nails and framing fasteners at various angles.
- High-Leverage Rounded Rocker Head: Smooth, curved head geometry provides a fluid rolling action to pull long fasteners with less effort.
- Precision-Sharpened Beveled Claws: Tapered chisel edges wedge easily into narrow seam joints to separate tightly joined materials.
- One-Piece Drop-Forged Steel Body: Solid forged alloy steel construction resists bending and handle deflection under heavy leverage.
What's Included
- (1) DeWalt DWHT55168 18-Inch Precision Claw Pry Bar
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Manufacturer | DeWalt |
| Model / Part Number | DWHT55168 |
| Overall Tool Length | 18.0 in. (460 mm) |
| Pry Blade Width | 2.6 in. (65 mm) |
| Main Tool Forging Material | Drop-Forged Heat-Treated Steel |
| Integrated Strike Face Feature | Yes (Impact-Rated Hammer Anvil) |
| Total Nail Puller Slots | 3 Distinct Pulling Slots |
| Head Geometry Profile | High-Leverage Rounded Rocker Head |
| Net Item Weight | 2-4/10 lbs (2.4 lbs / 1.09 kg) |
| Primary Shell Finish Color | Yellow and Black Enamel |
Pro-Tip: Strike the integrated rear anvil with a framing hammer to drive the 2.6-inch wide blade flush beneath lap siding; driving the wide edge deep behind fastener shanks prevents soft wood siding from splitting during removal.
