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- Hex Shank Tapered Plug Cutters-Hex Shank Tapered Plug Cutters
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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Restoring hardwood floors in a 103 year old home. Various holes drilled over the years need plugging.
Rob S
on Feb 5, 2018
Needed for a project.
Jay S
on Feb 3, 2018
Feedback was very positive and others I reviewed were not, and I trust Rockler Tools.
Christopher D
on Nov 29, 2017
needed a new one
Dwight
on Nov 7, 2017
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
ditto
Benton F
on May 17, 2017
Restoring wooden boat
Thomas T
on Mar 21, 2017
I needed to put some plugs in some holes that I did by mistake.
RAFAEL R
on Feb 27, 2017
I'll finally be able to match the material I use for my plugs.
Jesse P
on Feb 13, 2017
have seen it used on woodworking videos, reviews state that it is a good product.
Jonathan M
on Nov 15, 2016
Because I needed them, and the taper helps in putting them in place
JP P
on Sep 1, 2016
need it
Rick C
on Jun 11, 2016
Needed it
STEVE J
on Apr 20, 2016
hard to find cedar plugs... ill make my own.
Darryl H
on Feb 19, 2016
Used for cutting plugs for a crib and a rocking horse I built
John in Wyoming
on Jan 26, 2016
To cut my own plugs
Richard P
on Jan 19, 2016
Repaired a headstock on a custom Telecaster where the screw broke off for a tuner.
John A
on Nov 14, 2015
My current plug cutter is VERY dull. Been using it for years.
Jerry T
on Oct 16, 2015
for my church decking project.
Hans L
on Oct 2, 2015
plugs used for a walnut side table
Lawrence K
on Aug 2, 2015
Replacement for my 20 year old Snug Plug cutter
Mark Y
on Jul 29, 2015
plugs can be expensive and this matches what you are doing and perfect way to use scraps
Melanie C
on Jul 12, 2015
They are tapered so I can plug screw holes
Butch S
on Jun 23, 2015
Restoring hardwood floors in a 103 year old home. Various holes drilled over the years need plugging.
Rob S
on Feb 5, 2018
same size as 3/8 dowels
Lorraine B
on Feb 4, 2018
Needed for a project.
Jay S
on Feb 3, 2018
On a whim, so I can make my own plugs
Casey P
on Dec 29, 2017
Feedback was very positive and others I reviewed were not, and I trust Rockler Tools.
Christopher D
on Nov 29, 2017
Building various tables for family and friends and like to use different woods for screw plugs. This way I can use any wood I have to contrast or match the wood I'm using for my build.
John I
on Nov 29, 2017
needed a new one
Dwight
on Nov 7, 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
same size as 3/8 dowels
Lorraine B
on Feb 4, 2018
On a whim, so I can make my own plugs
Casey P
on Dec 29, 2017
Building various tables for family and friends and like to use different woods for screw plugs. This way I can use any wood I have to contrast or match the wood I'm using for my build.
John I
on Nov 29, 2017
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
because I needed it
jason s
on May 31, 2017
a project that requires desired hole dia., excisting tool broke.
herbert s
on Mar 29, 2017
just broke my old one,,, needed a better product
Ron B
on Mar 4, 2017
Box pegging
Denise D
on Feb 17, 2017
something new to me
richard s
on Feb 12, 2017
I saw it on u tube .
Allen V
on Nov 4, 2016
Need to cut plugs for azek decking.
Steve M
on Jul 17, 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 to cut plugs from exotic hardwood to match project
Thomas
on Feb 28, 2016
Good, accurate plugs. Well made.
Bob K
on Feb 10, 2016
to replace my cutter
robert P
on Jan 25, 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
I could only find straight plug cutters and not tapered.
Robert T K
on Nov 1, 2015
It became a necessity after drilling to large a hole
Jarrod L
on Oct 4, 2015
Did not have any plug cutters
Dale K
on Sep 23, 2015
on sale
Lawrence G
on Jul 30, 2015
Need to cut plugs to fill holes
KEN H
on Jul 21, 2015
Wore my other set out
Lu N
on Jul 5, 2015
I need it
eric H
on May 21, 2015
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
BEST ANSWER: Starts oversized. As the cutter goes deeper, the cutter’s taper continues to shave the diameter. In the end, the plug is upside down. Once cut from the blank 𝐘𝐨𝐮 reorient it for actual use.
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- Jim J on Dec 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Starts oversized. As the cutter goes deeper, the cutter’s taper continues to shave the diameter. In the end, the plug is upside down. Once cut from the blank 𝐘𝐨𝐮 reorient it for actual use.
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- Jim J on Dec 20, 2017
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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.
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- David R on Jun 26, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 12, 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.
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- David R on Jun 26, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2015
Yes but you get a better cut-plug using a drill press or a guid to keep things straight the can become distorted if at a angle
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- Daniel H on Jun 26, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
I would say no. I was unable to hold the drill at a continuous 90 degrees. With a firm jig it may work.
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- DAN P on Jun 28, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2015
A portable drill would not be stable enough to use with a plug cutter. I recommend a drill press.
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- Travis C on Jun 26, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2015
Maybe, but I would not recommend using a hand drill
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- RUJUGE on Jun 25, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 18, 2015
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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.
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- ALLEN C on Jul 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 29, 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.
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- ALLEN C on Jul 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2015
As an addendum to my answer: The problem with the plug cutter is that there is nothing to pilot the bit, i.e. it will start "walking" over the surface of the wood. Notice that any type of hole cutter always has a centering bit to avoid this issue.
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- ALLEN C on Jul 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2015
You can but I do not recommend it. You lose the ability to make all your plugs the same height and when you
cut them you will have a problem.
cut them you will have a problem.
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- David B on Jul 19, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2015
Probably, but it would be difficult to produce exact 90° angle cuts or to get consistent results. Drill press makes the job easier.
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- Nancy B on Jul 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 17, 2015
I do not see why not. Be sure to keep the drill straight and square with the wood
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- Lawrence K on Jul 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2015
I think you could they really work great
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- STEVE J on Jul 18, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 15, 2015
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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.
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- STEVE K on May 12, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 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.
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- STEVE K on May 12, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2015
It is really a function of what you are trying to do with the plug. I will often use them to cover a screw head or a dowel. So sometimes they are only 1/8" in length. Because they are tapered you may have to cut off quit a bit to get a good fit. I don't think I've ever used one to fill a full through hole.
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- David F on May 13, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 20, 2015
IMHO as long as the base of the plug has enough surface area to accommodate glue, and the exposed portion is sufficient to sand smooth, you've got the correct length.
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- Leonard G on May 12, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2015
The plug should be the full length of the plug cutter. The small end diameter of the plug is determined by the plug cutter being bottomed out in the workpiece.
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- Wayne B on May 18, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2015
I like to go about 3/8" deep, that way you have plenty sticking out to sand off.
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- Chris B on May 12, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2015
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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.
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- BILL B on May 1, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2016
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.
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- BILL B on May 1, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 10, 2016
The quick answer is no. Here's why. My 1/2" plug cutter produces a plug that is 1/2" long max, is tapered and may be rounded on the small end.
My 3/8" pocket drill leaves a 'groove' 1.5" long. If the plugs weren't tapered it would take 3 or 4 plugs to fill one pocket 'groove' and it would look cobbled. A 1/2" pocket drill would leave a longer groove. DLR
My 3/8" pocket drill leaves a 'groove' 1.5" long. If the plugs weren't tapered it would take 3 or 4 plugs to fill one pocket 'groove' and it would look cobbled. A 1/2" pocket drill would leave a longer groove. DLR
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- David R on May 5, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2015
If you are using the pocket hole jig as it is designed, then no. You'll have to purchase the plug made my Kreg to fill those holes. If you want to fill a "non-angled" hole, then yes. Fill the hole and sand or chisel the protruding part of the plug.
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- Raymond N on Jun 6, 2016
- Purchased on May 13, 2016
Personally, I do not think it would cut a plug long enough to fill a kreg pocket screw hole.
The plug cut with this plug cutter is tapered and is only so long.
The plug cut with this plug cutter is tapered and is only so long.
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- David H on May 3, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
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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.
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- David R on Aug 25, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2015
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.
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- David R on Aug 25, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 12, 2015
This plug cutter will not cut a plug/dowel 1" in length. It is around 3/8" to 1/2" long. I have had excellent results using "miller dowels", if you are familiar with them. Miller dowels come in various sizes and wood species, but I have not located any available in maple. Hope this helps.
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- Denny K on Aug 24, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 4, 2015
Thanks Denny, this information is very helpful. I guess I'll have to use a contrasting dowel color instead of a matching one.
Hi Donna, I'm not sure on the diameter you need, but there are several places you can purchase maple dowels. Rocker sells a maple spiral dowel that might work for you. If this type won't do it, just do an internet search and you will likely find what you need. Of course if you are a turner, or know any turners, any size dowel can be turned on a lathe.
Depth isn't going to get you close to an inch. Off hand it might be 3/8 but that might be generous. I'm glad I have these. They are nice for what they are but they will bottom out before an inch. Also keep in mind that there is a slight taper
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- Jon K on Aug 25, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 1, 2015
The ones I have are barely 1/2" deep. I guess if your aim is good drill from both sides of the board or use another hardwood dowel but set if below the surface using your plug as a decorative filler.
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- ALLEN C on Aug 27, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2015
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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.
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- Daniel A on Jan 16, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2015
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.
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- Daniel A on Jan 16, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2015
Plug cutters come in specific sizes. The available sizes are listed in the catalog as well as the online shop.
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- Travis C on Jan 16, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2015
If you have different plugs, then yes. You must have a plug for the diameter you seek.
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- Raymond N on Jun 6, 2016
- Purchased on May 13, 2016
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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.
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- JOSH S on Dec 25, 2015
- Purchased on Oct 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.
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- JOSH S on Dec 25, 2015
- Purchased on Oct 8, 2015
PLug should be deep enough to glue in place probably a quarter inch cut plug longer so you can cut it off and sand it
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- Lawrence K on May 9, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2015
I would not go more than 1/2", but do not go all the way through the wood!
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- Raymond N on Jun 6, 2016
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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.
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- Raymond N on Jun 6, 2016
- Purchased on May 13, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Stop your drill press and remove the plug.
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I used this tool to inlet plugs into a walnut gun stock and it worked great.
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Nice plug cutter
Does the job well but it is hard to use free hand and you waste material in doing so. I don't have a drill press so I used a drill guide and that worked nicely.
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work nicely
work great... I thought a good value
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cheaper alternative to decking plugs
Decking screw system is expensive. I bought screws only (Fastenmaster trapease 3) but thought this price was worth experimenting. So far made a few plugs from soft pine only, using just 1/2" hole guide using scrap 1x and a spade bit. Into trex decking and it works. Using the trex to make plugs is definitely possible. If making a few thousand plugs, I'd definitely get a cheap drill press. I think I can make a couple hundred plugs easy with home made hole guide but...
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Impressed
These cutters are accurate in size and cut cleanly. It is not noted on the product but best result is achieved at approx 400-600 Rpm. The taper is also very good which limits the depth to approx 3/8”, plenty for plugging screws. Because of the taper, the finish end of the plugs is what is cut after band sawing or hand sawing the plugs from your stock. The surface you see while drilling out the plug is going to be the inside so grain match msy not be perfect if you want to blend in the plugs.
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Plug cutter for Band organ pipes
I was restoring the pipes in the Madam Laura Band organ and I needed to plug some spots in some small pipes that had 5-6 screw holes in the wood. A pipe does not play correctly if there is a hole in the side. It won't speak or won't sound the right note or tone. making poplar plugs allowed me to drill out those bad spots and plug the holes with solid wood and make a solid base for new screw holes to be installed in the correct spot. There is a pic of the old girl herself. She was displayed at Gay Nineties Melody Museum in St. Louis and in Sikeston MO as well as Bellms Antique cars and Music over the last 50 years


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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.
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Worked fine, first try. Have to go slow as gets hot quickly. No problem.
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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.
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plug cutters are the best!
These plug cutters are fast and easy!
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Screw plugs.
Bought the Rockler 1/4" screw extractor. After removing the screw used the plug cutter in some left over Black Walnut to cut plugs. Worked perfectly.
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The plugs I needed.
Hardwood plugs are available in most home improvement stores. I needed the plugs in a pressure treated wood for use in an outdoor application. I practiced with some a scrap board first and then cut about 40 in the required lumber. I love it when the job gets done right.
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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.
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Excellent quality, works as advertised. Highly recommended.
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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
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I would recommend your plug cutter to all my friends because it cuts the plug so true. I have no problems with the plugs.
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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.
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April 14, 2011
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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.
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March 11, 2011
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An extremely handy and time-saving tool....
An extremely handy and time-saving tool. I really like it.
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February 13, 2011
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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.
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September 6, 2009
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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.
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February 8, 2009
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Very handy for making frequent bit...
Very handy for making frequent bit chamges and makes great time saver when using numerous size bit drivers.
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October 30, 2008
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I love this thing. Small profile....
I love this thing. Small profile. Locks in chuck and bit solid. SOOOOOOOOO convenient.
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November 21, 2007
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works as advertised, like the taper.
couldn't figure out how to remove the plugs cleanly from the blank. ended up cutting a dozen and setting my table saw to slice the connection cleanly. not sure if there is a better way. because of the taper, they worked way better than the inexpensive cutters I already had
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I thought that the plug cutter...
I thought that the plug cutter worked quiet well, I have to make about 100 3/8" plug out of tiger wood, keep the drill press at about 700 rpm and went slow and easy and it produced some pretty nice tapered plugs.
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July 9, 2011
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I found the plug cutter to...
I found the plug cutter to everything that I was expecting. The plugs fit very well and I experienced no burning in the oak material being used for the plugs. I do wish that it cut a little deeper though.
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March 7, 2011
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I used the cutter to make 1/4 inch PVC deck plugs. It was hard to determine which end was tapered.
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Mostly good
This plug cutter works pretty well most of the time. The plugs are clean and consistent. The biggest problem I am having is that plugs are getting stuck in the cutter on cedar wood. I have tried very different speeds to see if that would help, and it doesn't. I have cut shallower plugs and that helps some, but then the plugs are too big. I even sprayed bit cleaner inside the cutter to no avail., I guess it just doesn't work that great on cedar.
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The plug cutter do work and...
The plug cutter do work and the plugs fit well. The down side of these is that they are not very sharp so they tend to burn and smoke when used. I think this will shorten their life but for occasional use they should be OK. When I bought them they we much less expensive than anything else I found so they make a good bang for the buck.
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July 26, 2010
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I ordered a 3/8" tapered plug...
I ordered a 3/8" tapered plug cutter. On that day it arrived I was home from work for lunch and didn't have a lot of time. I cut a couple of quick plugs and found they didn't fit any better than my old plug cutter did. The plugs seemed too large and visually I could not see a taper. At first I was going to return it but when I had more time to look at the cutter I realized that you have to drill the plugs deeper than I was and the taper is on the very top. There could have been some instructions that said that. Now I am very happy with my purchase and I have used it a lot.
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September 25, 2009
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The plugs were a little hard...
The plugs were a little hard to start but hammered in just right for finish sanding. A novice like I am should realize that the plugs should be drilled in a drill press as some wobbling will occur at the start.
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September 1, 2009
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Once I got this operational, it...
Once I got this operational, it performed as advertised and I do like it. However, the 3/32 & 1/8 bores had to be drilled out so that the drill bits could be inserted. Being a retired Quality Manager, I dislike reworking new items. If this operation was not required, I would have rated this item higher!
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July 2, 2009
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This is the first item from...
This is the first item from Rockler that I've ever had to return. Plugs were too large for 1/2" hole that was cut with a new Forstner bit. Even with edge sanding and hammering, they were difficult to get into the holes. Also, cut was not as clean as I would have expected. Exchanged this item for 38614 which, hopefully, will work better.
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August 28, 2009
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not so good
retention of cutter sharpness short
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It is not any sharper than my well used 20 year old SnugPlug cutter.
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I was in dire need of...
I was in dire need of a plug cutter so I bought the 1/2". I made ONE plug and the cutter was toast!!! was cutting into black walnut.
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May 2, 2011
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Larger drills bits spin in adapter....
Larger drills bits spin in adapter. I have to grind a flat face on the drill butte end so the set screw to seat flat against the bit to hold without spinning. There is another brand that I have that tightens and grips around the bit using a small wrench. These are far better and don't let the bit slip. Saves me having to grinds the bits.
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July 5, 2009
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