roughsawn Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 I made a couple hundred plugs today, with scrap from my current project, and some scrap walnut. After I got done, I ran a couple practice holes with several of my current drill bit/countersink bits. Measured 3/8" above the countersink (and I'm talking about 3/8" plugs). But, all my bits make a loose fitting hole for the plugs. Apparently, the shaft above the countersink barely makes the plug hole a bit too big. When I make a 3/8" hole with a forstner bit...it is perfect...the plugs fit good and tight. I'm using a set of Make It Snappy plug cutters. Is the a better quality countersink/drill bit that will give me a perfect fit for my 3/8" plugs...and not too loose? I'm just headed over to Make It Snappy's website to see if they make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Maybe I understand incorrectly but, why use a countersink bit if you are going to fill the hole with a plug? I would think that you would want the shoulders of the hole to be completely smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughsawn Posted December 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 To match the tapered head of the screw??? Just the way I've always seen it done on the world famous youtube. If there is a better way, I'm all ears. And, I see Make it Snappy DOES make them to work with their plug cutters. I'm installing shelves into dados, horizontally, in a "cabinet" style structure that will be holding bins. I'll then come into the shelves with screws, thru the dado, from the outside. I then want to bury the screws, and hide/cover them with matching plugs. Am I on the right track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 Sorry, I misunderstood plugs as pins or dowels. However, IMO, there is no need to countersink a screw, if the head is not exposed. Pre drill the hole with the appropriate bit (not a countersink) secure the screw and insert the plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughsawn Posted December 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 So, if I'm understanding you, just bore a 3/8" hole with a forsner bit over the pilot hole...run the screw into the bottom...and insert the plug. OK, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 I use these… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted December 18, 2023 Report Share Posted December 18, 2023 https://www.wlfuller.com/countersink-sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Why not just keep using the forstner bit that you know gives a good fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 I like a brad point bit. I drill the 3/8 first with the brad point. It leaves a center point to drill for your screw. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=brad+point+bits&hvadid=634138685213&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012445&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=204929071508639089&hvtargid=kwd-407628201&hydadcr=1611_13556263&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2ea83cb5hk_e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 If you go to EBay or shop there , Montana brand is made by Hitachi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roughsawn Posted December 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 That looks good. Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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