We bought a king size bed with the intention of using an adjustable base instead of the slats. I have been trying to get the wood attached to the rails out (the pieces that serve as the ledge for the slat support), with no luck. They are screwed in, plus have staples recessed abt 1/4", plus they are glued. The screws are out but no luck getting the staples out as I cannot get anything in there to grip them. I have not just given them hard whacks because more than likely the wood will split and damage the rails. I do have a heat gun that I will try for the glue once the staples are out.

Any ideas?