In article .com, wrote:

Is there a tool that
would allow me to "snip" off the end of the nails and screws in a
tight space?

It's called an "end cut pliers" e.g.
http://www.homaktools.com/062endcutpliers.htm

If you need them to be absolutely flush, you can grind them down with an angle
grinder after cutting them off.

Depending on how much room you have to get tools in there, you might also be
able to just saw them off flush with a reciprocating saw.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.