Originally Posted By: italiansxs
Steaming wood is an excellent cure for dents but won't put missing wood back.


There shouldn't be any missing wood to replace. A small nail does not remove wood, but rather compresses the fibers. Some fibers will be broken and depending on age will have lost some elasticity. You should be able to get a good deal of the nail holes to close although you may need to refinish in the end afterall. Perhaps the best solution might be to replace the leather.

Best,
David