I have a 1/4” (~6 mm) nail that someone put in a wooden bed frame that is 1/2” (12 mm) 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.
Best 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 :
source : https://www.amazon.com/Finishing-Washer-Solid-Countersunk-Washers/dp/B07KY2B7LC