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Wedges and face nailed (then putty) is the normal way around here.
Patience is key when wedging
Steve
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The Revos apparently are designed to clamp railroad ties and pull together horrifically prepared joints
WaterlooMark 02/9/2020
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I'm not a professional, but I "think" I've done good work. I agree with the wooden wedges (make a few pairs), and in a few places I would use a flat bar (Mine are blue, Stanley calls them "wonderbars") hook the curved end back against a scrap board against the wall, prying the hardwood with the short end, and I've used blocks of wood jambed under the other end to hold in place. Probably a poor description.
I've also added some construction adhesive under them to help the cause.
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There is a tool called pull bar. About 12" long with each end bent at 90deg in opposite direction. You hook one end on the floor board and hit the other with a mallet. Works all the way to the wall. And yes, I have always had to face nail the last few and fill the holes.
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Harbor Freight sells a pull bar and wedge set cheap. Works well.
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Wedges and pry bars with a board against the wall to protect the sheetrock. I glue the tongue on the last 2 rows and tack it in with a nail gun. Then pre-drill and use long finish nails.
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