rodger. Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Almost all of the pocket hole joinery I have used is hidden from view (face frames), so no need to plug/hide the holes. I am making a project now that I am considering using pocket hole screws for (akward glue up for clamps) where the holes will be somewhat visible (back of project, but visible). Does anyone have any experience using the pocket hole plugs? Is it just glue the plug in and sand/plane flush? I have a tapered plug cutter for regular holes/screws, which is great. I am not sure of the performance of the "premade" pocket hole plugs. I called and asked if there was a plug cutter for sale that would cut pocket hole plugs, but such an animal does not exist so I must rely on the pre packaged plugs. Anyone care to share their experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bought them, used a few, nothing very visible. Wouldn't get my hopes up for any kind of grain or color match. If I need barely visible joinery I use a biscuit or domino and a couple of micro pins to hold it while the glue dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMR Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I've used them (oak) and the match was just ok, I've also used dowel rod, little xtra work and I don't think the cost savings was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifesaver2000 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I haven't used it, but here is a link to a plug cutter for cutting pocket hole plugs: http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?PARTNUM=151-439&LARGEVIEW=ON It shows that you set it up with a drill press to cut the plugs from an angled piece of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I used them for an odd project a while back. The holes would have been visible if the doors were open but you can hardly see the plugs from the angle you are looking at. I'm probably the only one that knows they are there. I did find that it is easier to sand them flush than it was to cut them down with a flush cut saw or chisel plane. I thought i was smarter than the instructions and would get rid of most of the projection before i sanded. It turns out cutting was more of a PITA than sanding. It also may have been the small space i was reaching into also. Just glue, tap in and sand with sanding block when glue is dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I haven't used it, but here is a link to a plug cutter for cutting pocket hole plugs: http://woodworker.co...39&LARGEVIEW=ON It shows that you set it up with a drill press to cut the plugs from an angled piece of wood. wow - thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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