New plug cutter!! - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T14:35:07Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/new-plug-cutter-1?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A858408&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI am having similar issues to…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2020-11-09:2900167:Comment:10183342020-11-09T02:15:23.129ZGregg Stemmannhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GreggStemmann
<p>I am having similar issues to others cutting cedar plugs, with my expensive kreg plug cutter. The plugs are all too short and end up at least a quarter inch too short and they are quite loose in the holes. Its hard to get the plug to stay were you put it and need it to stay. Since the plugs are short and loose, most slide too far into the holes leaving a minimum 1/4 divot that is unfilled. I paid over $100.00 for this thing and the plugs made are not good enough. </p>
<p>I am having similar issues to others cutting cedar plugs, with my expensive kreg plug cutter. The plugs are all too short and end up at least a quarter inch too short and they are quite loose in the holes. Its hard to get the plug to stay were you put it and need it to stay. Since the plugs are short and loose, most slide too far into the holes leaving a minimum 1/4 divot that is unfilled. I paid over $100.00 for this thing and the plugs made are not good enough. </p> Can you cut plugs out of 2 in…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-30:2900167:Comment:8652192017-01-30T02:36:13.626ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>Can you cut plugs out of 2 inch stock which as actually 1.5 inch standard? I have Douglass fir which is sold in 2 inch stock need plugs. Plugs are huge!!!!</p>
<p>Can you cut plugs out of 2 inch stock which as actually 1.5 inch standard? I have Douglass fir which is sold in 2 inch stock need plugs. Plugs are huge!!!!</p> I found out the problem cutti…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-23:2900167:Comment:8626852017-01-23T02:33:08.734ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>I found out the problem cutting the plus. It was because the support was about 1/16 above the deck of the kreg jig . This translates into cutting a shorter plug. I have an older k4 that I have dedicated to plug cutting. I am building a new project that is actually using the plugs they worked great. I cut mine loss with my tablesaw did not tape. I just measured length and subtracted the 3/16 set the blade height to even with top stock with a 15 degree tilt to the blade . I will take some…</p>
<p>I found out the problem cutting the plus. It was because the support was about 1/16 above the deck of the kreg jig . This translates into cutting a shorter plug. I have an older k4 that I have dedicated to plug cutting. I am building a new project that is actually using the plugs they worked great. I cut mine loss with my tablesaw did not tape. I just measured length and subtracted the 3/16 set the blade height to even with top stock with a 15 degree tilt to the blade . I will take some picture tomorrow .</p> Hi Gary,
I apologize if you…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-12:2900167:Comment:8585402017-01-12T14:16:23.693ZTonyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TonyOpperman
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<p>I apologize if you already know this. I don't believe that the plugs are really designed to come out once you plug a pocket hole, Actually you want a bit of a snug fit. When I use plugs, and this goes for the plugs that I've purchased from Kreg before I got the plug cutters, I'll put a little wood glue in the pocket hole, slide the plug in leaving about a 1/32" to a 1/16" sticking up. This helps in filling any gap that may occur by pushing the plug in all the way,…</p>
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<p>I apologize if you already know this. I don't believe that the plugs are really designed to come out once you plug a pocket hole, Actually you want a bit of a snug fit. When I use plugs, and this goes for the plugs that I've purchased from Kreg before I got the plug cutters, I'll put a little wood glue in the pocket hole, slide the plug in leaving about a 1/32" to a 1/16" sticking up. This helps in filling any gap that may occur by pushing the plug in all the way, and you get to sand the top of the plug so that it's nice and flush with your project material.</p>
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<p>Here's a quick video from Youtube on plugging pocket holes,</p>
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<p><a href="https://youtu.be/y32NHxN4vDw" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/y32NHxN4vDw</a></p>
<p></p> They did fit in the new cut p…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-12:2900167:Comment:8586202017-01-12T05:25:19.151ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>They did fit in the new cut parts but they fit is so tight that you damage the plug removing them.</p>
<p>They did fit in the new cut parts but they fit is so tight that you damage the plug removing them.</p> I only have the standard bit…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-11:2900167:Comment:8584082017-01-11T12:37:33.907ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>I only have the standard bit certainly not the size of the Hd hole not the problem. The holes cut by the kreg jig are fuzzy I'll sand the holes. I am starting a new project . I'll make sure the holes are cleaner.</p>
<p>I only have the standard bit certainly not the size of the Hd hole not the problem. The holes cut by the kreg jig are fuzzy I'll sand the holes. I am starting a new project . I'll make sure the holes are cleaner.</p> Think Tony may be headed in t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-11:2900167:Comment:8585962017-01-11T03:18:48.411Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>Think Tony may be headed in the right direction with his thought !!</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/new-plug-cutter-1?xg_source=activity&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A850326&page=3#2900167Comment858303"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The plugs that I cut with the jig fit good on 1 1/2 stock . They don't fit in 3/4 stock to tight even with 15 degree cut. Any help James?</p>
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<p>Think Tony may be headed in the right direction with his thought !!</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Gary roofner said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/new-plug-cutter-1?xg_source=activity&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A850326&page=3#2900167Comment858303"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The plugs that I cut with the jig fit good on 1 1/2 stock . They don't fit in 3/4 stock to tight even with 15 degree cut. Any help James?</p>
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</blockquote> Gary there are 3 different si…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-11:2900167:Comment:8585912017-01-11T01:50:47.988ZTonyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TonyOpperman
<p>Gary there are 3 different size plug cutters; Micro, standard & HD (Heavy Duty). Are you using the HD plug cutting bit by any chance?</p>
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<p>I have all 3 plug cutters and used the standard bit and found that the plugs fit perfectly in the 3/4" stock.</p>
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<p>Just a thought.</p>
<p>Gary there are 3 different size plug cutters; Micro, standard & HD (Heavy Duty). Are you using the HD plug cutting bit by any chance?</p>
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<p>I have all 3 plug cutters and used the standard bit and found that the plugs fit perfectly in the 3/4" stock.</p>
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<p>Just a thought.</p> The plugs that I cut with the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-10:2900167:Comment:8583032017-01-10T05:19:51.390ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>The plugs that I cut with the jig fit good on 1 1/2 stock . They don't fit in 3/4 stock to tight even with 15 degree cut. Any help James?</p>
<p>The plugs that I cut with the jig fit good on 1 1/2 stock . They don't fit in 3/4 stock to tight even with 15 degree cut. Any help James?</p> I tried my jig out today. wit…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2017-01-05:2900167:Comment:8572232017-01-05T04:33:14.908ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>I tried my jig out today. with pine which is what I build with the most used . Just letting the weight of the drill cut the plugs its to fast you get tarry out . Others woods I use Douglas fir , oak , or poplar I have not tried. Pine is easy just go slow come out perfect. I have not cut any loose . I will take pictures pine will not be hard.</p>
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<p>I tried my jig out today. with pine which is what I build with the most used . Just letting the weight of the drill cut the plugs its to fast you get tarry out . Others woods I use Douglas fir , oak , or poplar I have not tried. Pine is easy just go slow come out perfect. I have not cut any loose . I will take pictures pine will not be hard.</p>
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