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.
wood
asked 14 hours ago
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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.
wood
asked 14 hours ago
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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.
wood
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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 :
source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
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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.
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
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
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
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
add a comment |
This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.
It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
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 :
source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
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
add a comment |
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 :
source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
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
add a comment |
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 :
source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
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 :
source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
answered 13 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
1,418210
1,418210
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
add a comment |
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
add a comment |
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.
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
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
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
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
add a comment |
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.
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
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
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
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
add a comment |
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.
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
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.
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
edited 13 hours ago
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
answered 14 hours ago
UnhandledExcepSeanUnhandledExcepSean
1,84131624
1,84131624
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
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
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
add a comment |
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
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
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
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
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
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
"nail set tool" aka punch.
– Solar Mike
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
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
add a comment |
This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.
It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.
– tale852150
8 hours ago
add a comment |
This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.
It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.
– tale852150
8 hours ago
add a comment |
This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.
It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
This style of nail puller does a good job of pulling out nails that are flush or deeper.
It won't leave the original surface completely untouched, as it needs a tiny bit of clearance to get a grip on the nail.
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
edited 4 hours ago
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
answered 11 hours ago
Doug DedenDoug Deden
1546
1546
Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.
– tale852150
8 hours ago
add a comment |
Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.
– tale852150
8 hours ago
Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.
– tale852150
8 hours ago
Thanks - I might try this if all else fails.
– tale852150
8 hours ago
add a comment |
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