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I'm just wondering how easy it will be to get the fixings out?
I would say it depends on the quality of the fixings, I wouldn't use an impact driver to get them out as you will likely snap them. Ask yourself how much is a new sleeper compared to the extra time it will take you to get them out>
Yes I did wonder if it was worth the effort but If we don't dismantle them I've still got to cut them up to make them manageable to move. Think I'll take ratchet, drill and chainsaw so I'm prepared whatever.
sometimes driving them in half a turn first brakes the lock and then they will come out easer
also a hacksaw blade with a handle to cut the fixing between the sleepers but you might need a wedge to part them enough to get the blade in
just use a long shaft bolster which will snap off the fixing between which will be very quick, then as its reclaim timbre any way what ever job you plan for them ensure visible fixings are positiond out of sight
Unless your very lucky the sleepers will have rotted too much to use again. 5 years is the max life of softwood in contact with the soil. if you can get a recip saw to cut the bolts and screws. so much quicker and easier than a hacksaw or grinder.
Just to give you an update -
We got the job and ended up just prising them apart with a wrecking bar. They came apart easy peasy. Although I think some of the reason may have been due to the "budget" way they were fixed together in the first place :-o
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