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Hex Shank Tapered Plug Cutters-Hex Shank Tapered Plug Cutters

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Hex Shank Plug Cutter - 1/4" Item #: 68960
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Hex Shank Plug Cutter - 3/8" Item #: 68968
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Hex Shank Plug Cutter - 1/2" Item #: 68976
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Hex Shank Plug Cutter - 1/4" Item #: 68960
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Hex Shank Plug Cutter - 3/8" Item #: 68968
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Hex Shank Plug Cutter - 1/2" Item #: 68976
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Overview

Precision-ground edges and flute design cut precise edges that don't require sanding! Suitable for both soft and hardwoods. Plug diameter is slightly tapered from one size to .025" oversized. Available in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" plug sizes. With 1/4" hex shank on all cutters to fit quick-change chuck (#69015, sold separately). The Plug Cutter is intended for use on a drill press or similar stationary machine. Hex shank can be used in keyed, keyless and quick-change chucks.


Features:
  • Made from heat treated steel for extended tool life
  • Flute design for smooth, clean, precise cutting action in any type of wood
  • Makes wooden plugs with chamfered/tapered shapes for easy insertion into holes, a snug fit and almost invisible glue line results
  • Hex shank can be used in keyed, keyless, and quick-change chucks

What's included

(1) Hex Shank Tapered Plug Cutter

Technical Details

  • Bit Material: Steel
  • Bit Type: Plug Cutter

Questions and Answers

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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
needed it
michael m on Aug 9, 2017
I will be countersinking some #8 0r #10 screws and would like to cut some plugs to cover the holes.
Beverly P on Jul 4, 2017
needed it
michael m on Aug 9, 2017
Old one wore out after 15 years
Joseph F on Aug 6, 2017
I will be countersinking some #8 0r #10 screws and would like to cut some plugs to cover the holes.
Beverly P on Jul 4, 2017
Plug holes in wood floor made for coaxial cable.
James D on Jun 24, 2017
because I needed it
jason s on May 31, 2017
ditto
Benton F on May 17, 2017
a project that requires desired hole dia., excisting tool broke.
herbert s on Mar 29, 2017
Restoring wooden boat
Thomas T on Mar 21, 2017
just broke my old one,,, needed a better product
Ron B on Mar 4, 2017
I needed to put some plugs in some holes that I did by mistake.
RAFAEL R on Feb 27, 2017
Box pegging
Denise D on Feb 17, 2017
I'll finally be able to match the material I use for my plugs.
Jesse P on Feb 13, 2017
something new to me
richard s on Feb 12, 2017
have seen it used on woodworking videos, reviews state that it is a good product.
Jonathan M on Nov 15, 2016
I saw it on u tube .
Allen V on Nov 4, 2016
Because I needed them, and the taper helps in putting them in place
JP P on Sep 1, 2016
Need to cut plugs for azek decking.
Steve M on Jul 17, 2016
need it
Rick C on Jun 11, 2016
I use darker types wood for the plugs going into lighter types of wood for a contrast.
Tommy J on Apr 24, 2016
Needed it
STEVE J on Apr 20, 2016
needed to cut plugs from exotic hardwood to match project
Thomas on Feb 28, 2016
hard to find cedar plugs... ill make my own.
Darryl H on Feb 19, 2016
Good, accurate plugs. Well made.
Bob K on Feb 10, 2016
Used for cutting plugs for a crib and a rocking horse I built
John in Wyoming on Jan 26, 2016
to replace my cutter
robert P on Jan 25, 2016
To cut my own plugs
Richard P on Jan 19, 2016
I purchased two from you recently and am not happy with them. the plugs that it cut would not fit in the 3/8" hole. also, I work in oak and the cutter heats up too fast and burns the plug. any suggestions? I can get the local ace to order some for me, but I have no idea where the come from. but they are better that yours. if you want to discus this let me know and i'll call your service person.
edward p on Dec 30, 2015
Repaired a headstock on a custom Telecaster where the screw broke off for a tuner.
John A on Nov 14, 2015
I could only find straight plug cutters and not tapered.
Robert T K on Nov 1, 2015
My current plug cutter is VERY dull. Been using it for years.
Jerry T on Oct 16, 2015
It became a necessity after drilling to large a hole
Jarrod L on Oct 4, 2015
for my church decking project.
Hans L on Oct 2, 2015
Did not have any plug cutters
Dale K on Sep 23, 2015
plugs used for a walnut side table
Lawrence K on Aug 2, 2015
on sale
Lawrence G on Jul 30, 2015
Replacement for my 20 year old Snug Plug cutter
Mark Y on Jul 29, 2015
Need to cut plugs to fill holes
KEN H on Jul 21, 2015
plugs can be expensive and this matches what you are doing and perfect way to use scraps
Melanie C on Jul 12, 2015
Wore my other set out
Lu N on Jul 5, 2015
They are tapered so I can plug screw holes
Butch S on Jun 23, 2015
I need it
eric H on May 21, 2015
Old one wore out after 15 years
Joseph F on Aug 6, 2017
Plug holes in wood floor made for coaxial cable.
James D on Jun 24, 2017
Can you use a portable drill?
A shopper on Jun 25, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Yes with the following help. Use the plug cutter to cut a hole through a 1/4 or 3/8" board first and then clamp this guide board to the board you are cutting plugs from to keep the plug cutter from running all over the place. You will have to make some kind of mark to know what depth to drill to.
The description says "Plug diameter is slightly tapered from one size to .025" OVERSIZED." This may just be poor language but it sounds like the plug would start oversized and taper DOWN to the stated dimension. Can someone clarify? Do the plugs start at the stated dimension and taper down .025 (undersized)? Or do they start oversized and taper down to the stated dimension?
Rickgm on Oct 23, 2016
Can I use the tapered hex shank plug cutter in a hand held drill?
A shopper on Jul 18, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I wouldn't. To make the plugs "exact" you cannot wobble or not drill perpendicular to the wood. The larger the plug the more difficult it will be. So unless you can hold the drill completely stable or better yet, use a drill guide, you may not get the perfect plug. I was using the plugs for fine craft work so I needed "perfect" plugs. If you aren't, e.g. you will paint over the plugs, then you could get away with a hand held drill.
Is there a certain length for making the plugs for optimal use?
Griffin K on May 8, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Obviously, you can only make the so long, depending on the depth of the cutter. In terms of the minimum depth...I use a flush cutting razor saw and trim them off. Probably no less than 1/4" long. 3/8" optimal and 1/2 maybe too wasteful if you care. I usually use cutoffs from the same material, so I don't care. Good luck.
Will this plug cutter produce a plug long enough to fill a kreg pocket screw hole?
Dave B on May 3, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I think your question is misleading the answers. Can you fill the pocket hole with these plugs - no. Can you use these plugs to plug a pocket hole yes. Just cut the plug and cover it with glue. Shove it in the hole leaving it protruding enough so the surface area is completely filled. Once the glue dries you can plane it off. Not sure what the purpose of completely filling the hole since it is only for cosmetics.
What is the depth of the cutter? I need 1" dowels in a maple to pin an open mortise joint. Thought I would try making them with a plug cutter since I can't get maple dowels.
Donna R on Aug 24, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The short answer is no because the cutting depth is 1/2". However, if you only need a few dowels here is how you could get to one inch: 1) cut a maple board one inch long (wood grain is one inch long) 2) use the plug cutter to cut in from the end to lay out the plugs/dowels, cutting 1/2" deep, 3) use a band saw to separate the roughed out dowels, 4) hand carve the rest of the dowel with chisel or knife. If this isn't good enough chuck them up in a drill and spin them in hole drilled into hard wood (harder than Maple) to get them polished to the correct size. Good luck.
can you cut plugs in different diameters, 1/4, 3/8,or 1/2 " ?
Ray K on Jan 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: you need a separate cutter for each diameter you would like to cut. the taper that the plug cutter cuts allows the plug to fit firmly into the hole when you tap it in.
Is there a certain depth for the making the plugs?
Griffin K on May 8, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The best route to go is to just cut the plug as deep as the bit will allow. This leaves plenty of plug to set in the hole and enough to be able to trim the plug flush.
Plugs up using cedar at all speeds and depths. Any ideas?
Steve H. on May 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Stop your drill press and remove the plug.

Reviews

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I've been through a few plug...
I've been through a few plug cutters and this one has performed the best so far. I have cut over one hundred plugs out of QSWO and it has retained it's sharp edge. I'll be purchasing it again when this one goes dull. A tip I figured out is to keep your drill press at around 400-500 rpm to keep the bit from overheating and dulling.
March 11, 2011
I would recommend your plug cutter to all my friends because it cuts the plug so true. I have no problems with the plugs.
May 25, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Shipping ~ FAST!!!!!!Customer Service ~ OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!Products...
Shipping ~ FAST!!!!!!Customer Service ~ OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!Products ~ EXCELLENT!!!!!!!What else can I say? We've bought many things from Rockler & will continue to do so.
April 14, 2011
I bought the 3/8 cutter, it...
I bought the 3/8 cutter, it worked "slick". I used my brench press to make the plugs and they fit perfectly into the holes. Had to make 78 of them for my cedar glider love seat and had no problems with doing that many.
September 6, 2009
plug cutter
Used 1/4" diameter plug cutter to make plugs for my Azek decking. Screw supplier did not send enough plugs and was forced to make my own. Plug cutter made precise sized plugs for this purpose.
August 10, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
An extremely handy and time-saving tool....
An extremely handy and time-saving tool. I really like it.
February 13, 2011
non stop use
I've used my plug cutter for the past 4 years. Pretty consistently too. The thing won't break! I would say this is the best tool I have every purchased.
March 14, 2017
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
I have tried the product and...
I have tried the product and it did what I had expected it to do. I have not completed the project that I wanted to use it on, but so far it is doing the job.
February 8, 2009
worked great
I broke a screw off in a Zebra Wood Project and used Rockler's Screw Extractor to remove the broken screw , then proceeded to cut a plug from a scrap piece of Zebra Wood. Rockler's Plug Cutter, cut a perfect hole to match the Screw Extractor hole. Very happy with Rockler's Products
August 10, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Solid Tool for the Job
This is a great little plug cutter. It's a good price and it performs very well in all species of wood. I rate this a high 9 on a scale of 1-10. It gets gummed up on high oil woods. That's the only downside. Only use this in a drill press. Not hand held drill.
December 25, 2015
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced

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