I have found a great tool to help with nail cutting/drummeling.
It's called the Calming Cap from the makers of the Thundershirt.
It goes over the head like a hood and because the dog can't see well,
it stays calm.
About 20 or so years ago, I used to put a sock over my dogs head.
It worked much in the same way.
You might want to try it because it really works.