How to get a flat-head nail out of a piece of wood?





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I have a 1/4” nail that someone put in a wooden bed frame that is 1/2” thick.
The wood is hard (not soft) and the nail is flush with the wood in some parts, actually digging into the wood in other parts.



How does one get this nail out without damaging the wood too much?



The only thing I can think of is to “chisel” around the nail head until I can expose it enough to pull it out.



UPDATE: The nail has to come out so I can put a screw in to hold the bed frame together.






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    I have a 1/4” nail that someone put in a wooden bed frame that is 1/2” thick.
    The wood is hard (not soft) and the nail is flush with the wood in some parts, actually digging into the wood in other parts.



    How does one get this nail out without damaging the wood too much?



    The only thing I can think of is to “chisel” around the nail head until I can expose it enough to pull it out.



    UPDATE: The nail has to come out so I can put a screw in to hold the bed frame together.






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      I have a 1/4” nail that someone put in a wooden bed frame that is 1/2” thick.
      The wood is hard (not soft) and the nail is flush with the wood in some parts, actually digging into the wood in other parts.



      How does one get this nail out without damaging the wood too much?



      The only thing I can think of is to “chisel” around the nail head until I can expose it enough to pull it out.



      UPDATE: The nail has to come out so I can put a screw in to hold the bed frame together.






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      I have a 1/4” nail that someone put in a wooden bed frame that is 1/2” thick.
      The wood is hard (not soft) and the nail is flush with the wood in some parts, actually digging into the wood in other parts.



      How does one get this nail out without damaging the wood too much?



      The only thing I can think of is to “chisel” around the nail head until I can expose it enough to pull it out.



      UPDATE: The nail has to come out so I can put a screw in to hold the bed frame together.






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          I would use a tapered tool to get under the highest edge and use a plate or something to prevent any more damage to the surface while levering it out.



          Done carefully, you can then use screws with some decorative (brass) washers to cover the damage and perhaps leave a better "look".



          Something like :



          enter image description here



          source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC






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          • I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

            – Solar Mike
            13 hours ago



















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          Personally, I would use a nail set tool to drive it in a bit and then use wood filler and then sand after it is dry. It will leave a better aesthetic than digging it out.



          If you must remove it, blunt the tip of a nail and use that to drive the short nail all the way through and pull it from the other side once you get enough to clamp onto to pull it out.






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          • Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

            – tale852150
            14 hours ago











          • "nail set tool" aka punch.

            – Solar Mike
            14 hours ago











          • I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 updated with a removal option

            – UnhandledExcepSean
            13 hours ago



















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          This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.



          nail puller



          It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.






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          • Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.

            – tale852150
            8 hours ago












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          I would use a tapered tool to get under the highest edge and use a plate or something to prevent any more damage to the surface while levering it out.



          Done carefully, you can then use screws with some decorative (brass) washers to cover the damage and perhaps leave a better "look".



          Something like :



          enter image description here



          source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC






          share|improve this answer
























          • I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

            – Solar Mike
            13 hours ago
















          1














          I would use a tapered tool to get under the highest edge and use a plate or something to prevent any more damage to the surface while levering it out.



          Done carefully, you can then use screws with some decorative (brass) washers to cover the damage and perhaps leave a better "look".



          Something like :



          enter image description here



          source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC






          share|improve this answer
























          • I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

            – Solar Mike
            13 hours ago














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          1







          I would use a tapered tool to get under the highest edge and use a plate or something to prevent any more damage to the surface while levering it out.



          Done carefully, you can then use screws with some decorative (brass) washers to cover the damage and perhaps leave a better "look".



          Something like :



          enter image description here



          source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC






          share|improve this answer













          I would use a tapered tool to get under the highest edge and use a plate or something to prevent any more damage to the surface while levering it out.



          Done carefully, you can then use screws with some decorative (brass) washers to cover the damage and perhaps leave a better "look".



          Something like :



          enter image description here



          source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC







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          • I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

            – Solar Mike
            13 hours ago



















          • I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

            – Solar Mike
            13 hours ago

















          I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

          – tale852150
          13 hours ago





          I’ll take this answer ... thx. I was thinking there may be some other option but I think the same as you (except I didn’t think of the brass washers - very nice).

          – tale852150
          13 hours ago













          @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

          – Solar Mike
          13 hours ago





          @tale852150 been there, done that... :) kids beds (aka trampolines) that become loose.

          – Solar Mike
          13 hours ago













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          Personally, I would use a nail set tool to drive it in a bit and then use wood filler and then sand after it is dry. It will leave a better aesthetic than digging it out.



          If you must remove it, blunt the tip of a nail and use that to drive the short nail all the way through and pull it from the other side once you get enough to clamp onto to pull it out.






          share|improve this answer


























          • Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

            – tale852150
            14 hours ago











          • "nail set tool" aka punch.

            – Solar Mike
            14 hours ago











          • I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 updated with a removal option

            – UnhandledExcepSean
            13 hours ago
















          3














          Personally, I would use a nail set tool to drive it in a bit and then use wood filler and then sand after it is dry. It will leave a better aesthetic than digging it out.



          If you must remove it, blunt the tip of a nail and use that to drive the short nail all the way through and pull it from the other side once you get enough to clamp onto to pull it out.






          share|improve this answer


























          • Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

            – tale852150
            14 hours ago











          • "nail set tool" aka punch.

            – Solar Mike
            14 hours ago











          • I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 updated with a removal option

            – UnhandledExcepSean
            13 hours ago














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          Personally, I would use a nail set tool to drive it in a bit and then use wood filler and then sand after it is dry. It will leave a better aesthetic than digging it out.



          If you must remove it, blunt the tip of a nail and use that to drive the short nail all the way through and pull it from the other side once you get enough to clamp onto to pull it out.






          share|improve this answer















          Personally, I would use a nail set tool to drive it in a bit and then use wood filler and then sand after it is dry. It will leave a better aesthetic than digging it out.



          If you must remove it, blunt the tip of a nail and use that to drive the short nail all the way through and pull it from the other side once you get enough to clamp onto to pull it out.







          share|improve this answer














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          • Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

            – tale852150
            14 hours ago











          • "nail set tool" aka punch.

            – Solar Mike
            14 hours ago











          • I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 updated with a removal option

            – UnhandledExcepSean
            13 hours ago



















          • Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

            – tale852150
            14 hours ago











          • "nail set tool" aka punch.

            – Solar Mike
            14 hours ago











          • I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

            – tale852150
            13 hours ago











          • @tale852150 updated with a removal option

            – UnhandledExcepSean
            13 hours ago

















          Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

          – tale852150
          14 hours ago





          Thanks for the info. But the nail has to come out. I need to put a screw in their to hold the bed frame together.

          – tale852150
          14 hours ago













          "nail set tool" aka punch.

          – Solar Mike
          14 hours ago





          "nail set tool" aka punch.

          – Solar Mike
          14 hours ago













          I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

          – tale852150
          13 hours ago





          I’ve updated the question to clarify the situation. But your answer would be good to know under other circumstances.

          – tale852150
          13 hours ago













          @tale852150 updated with a removal option

          – UnhandledExcepSean
          13 hours ago





          @tale852150 updated with a removal option

          – UnhandledExcepSean
          13 hours ago











          3














          This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.



          nail puller



          It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.






          share|improve this answer


























          • Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.

            – tale852150
            8 hours ago
















          3














          This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.



          nail puller



          It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.






          share|improve this answer


























          • Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.

            – tale852150
            8 hours ago














          3












          3








          3







          This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.



          nail puller



          It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.






          share|improve this answer















          This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.



          nail puller



          It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.







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          • Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.

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          • Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.

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          Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.

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