Kreg Pocket Hole System - Wood Plugs

try using a router to flush trim the plug

also check out this http://woodworker.com/pocket-hole-plug-cutter-mssu-151-439.asp

new pocket hole plug cutter from woodtek

the problem with using dowels is it may not be easy to match the grain of the pocket hole so it will be easy to see the plug

Thats a great idea too…but I spent my October tool money on a table saw..the router is next month!

i’ve used a pullsaw with something thin to keep the blade from cutting into my wood. Thinner than a credit card.

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I trim plugs and suchlike with a block plane. Flush cut saws always seem to scratch your workpiece so I trim not quite flush and clean it up with a plane. Blue masking tape for protecting the surrounding area works well for me.

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Here’s a saw that I use to flush cut pegs.

Lee Valley

Note: You make your own pocket pegs with this saw. It’s easier to match woods and saves having to buy special pegs.

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I just hammer a regular 3/8” dowel into the hole. Then do what Karson said, and finish off with a block plane or chisel depending on the accessibility of the location.

-- Thuan

drgoodwood,

that’s a very cool saw. Do you cut your own dowels from the left over pieces from your project to match the wood? If so, what do you use to make the dowels?

Thanks to everyone for all of the suggestions!

I’m with Karson too – pull saw followed by either some chisel work or a block plane. You can use painters tape to protect the surface of the wood when you’re using the pull saw to protect it from the saw blade.

I use a dowel plate to make pegs and small dowels.
Google “dowel plate”

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I’ve always use a small block plane work wonderful…Blkcherry

I vote block plane, unless they stick way out. Then I would use a flush saw.

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I have generally used a flush cutting saw and a bit of sanding afterward.

btw.. welcome to LumberJocks.

CtL

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