How to Better Use Plugs - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T21:08:20Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/how-to-better-use-plugs?feed=yes&xn_auth=noBradford
I just went the top…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-21:2900167:Comment:6149062014-04-21T14:45:03.382ZJeff Metcalfhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JeffMetcalf
Bradford<br />
I just went the top video in skill Biulding and it is the one I was talking about I bought it years ago when there was no You Tube since it is on this site there you go on the right go to Trim Carpentry the one on plugs is the 5 one down there you go.
Bradford<br />
I just went the top video in skill Biulding and it is the one I was talking about I bought it years ago when there was no You Tube since it is on this site there you go on the right go to Trim Carpentry the one on plugs is the 5 one down there you go. Garry Stieglers Kreg's Trim C…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-20:2900167:Comment:6147682014-04-20T02:11:57.925ZJeff Metcalfhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JeffMetcalf
<p>Garry Stieglers Kreg's Trim Carpentry 1st DVD shows using a Dewalt small palm size router with a offset base on a piece of plywood. And my Kreg Rep Mark Eaton suggests using a Colt Router with the angle base and a ball shapped router bit so there is no tearout. You should only take them near the surface then sand the remaining.</p>
<p>Garry Stieglers Kreg's Trim Carpentry 1st DVD shows using a Dewalt small palm size router with a offset base on a piece of plywood. And my Kreg Rep Mark Eaton suggests using a Colt Router with the angle base and a ball shapped router bit so there is no tearout. You should only take them near the surface then sand the remaining.</p> I agree with Ken. Use a "flu…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-16:2900167:Comment:6139772014-04-16T02:05:29.619ZSteve Hillhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SteveHill
<p>I agree with Ken. Use a "flush cut trim saw". Wait til the glue dries up and flush cut the plug with minimal sanding. (It's the method I use myself and works best for me.)</p>
<p>I agree with Ken. Use a "flush cut trim saw". Wait til the glue dries up and flush cut the plug with minimal sanding. (It's the method I use myself and works best for me.)</p> Thanks everyone! I think I'l…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-11:2900167:Comment:6119552014-04-11T14:38:34.993ZBradford Congohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BradfordCongo
<p>Thanks everyone! I think I'll be heading out to Home Depot to grab a saw. I appreciate all of the help!!</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! I think I'll be heading out to Home Depot to grab a saw. I appreciate all of the help!!</p> Kreg pocket-hole plugs are de…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-11:2900167:Comment:6121272014-04-11T14:34:35.386ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p>Kreg pocket-hole plugs are designed to work with many different thicknesses of wood, from 3/4" to 1-1/2'. It is not uncommon to have some excess plug extending past your workpiece surface. To eliminate this excess material and bring your plug to flush, we recommend using a flush-cut laminate bit in your router to trim off the majority of the waste, and then sanding to flush.<br></br><br></br>Another possibility...<br></br>Due to the climate change and humidity, it is possible that the plugs have gained…</p>
<p>Kreg pocket-hole plugs are designed to work with many different thicknesses of wood, from 3/4" to 1-1/2'. It is not uncommon to have some excess plug extending past your workpiece surface. To eliminate this excess material and bring your plug to flush, we recommend using a flush-cut laminate bit in your router to trim off the majority of the waste, and then sanding to flush.<br/><br/>Another possibility...<br/>Due to the climate change and humidity, it is possible that the plugs have gained some moisture and swollen up, making them snug and unable to fit. A weird yet simple solution is to try sticking your plugs in the microwave for a few seconds. This will draw the moisture out and they should then fit in your pocket holes perfectly. <br/><br/>If the problem persists, please get in touch with the Kreg Customer Service Team. You may reach them by phone at 800-447-8638 or online at <a href="http://www.kregtool.com/Customer-Service-Serve.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kregtool.com/Customer-Service-Serve.html</a>.</p> Hi Bradford , I do agree with…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-11:2900167:Comment:6118062014-04-11T03:39:41.198Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>Hi Bradford , I do agree with both of the two other post,s , that you can use a flush cutting saw and a band saw to trim the plugs and that they must stick out of the surface a little to be sanded smooth !! I would recommend doing a few test holes on scrap boards !! I have had good luck with sanding the one end and then sanding the plugs smooth with my 5 " orbital sander, hope this help,s , happy wood working and hope to see some of your project,s when finished, have a great day , JIM…</p>
<p>Hi Bradford , I do agree with both of the two other post,s , that you can use a flush cutting saw and a band saw to trim the plugs and that they must stick out of the surface a little to be sanded smooth !! I would recommend doing a few test holes on scrap boards !! I have had good luck with sanding the one end and then sanding the plugs smooth with my 5 " orbital sander, hope this help,s , happy wood working and hope to see some of your project,s when finished, have a great day , JIM !!</p> Brad,
Rockler, Home Depot, as…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-10:2900167:Comment:6117612014-04-10T23:15:39.137ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Brad,</p>
<p>Rockler, Home Depot, as well as several others, who sell woodworking tools, stock flush cut saws.</p>
<p>Sometimes this saw is referred to as a "razor" saw.</p>
<p>The blade is flexible and there is no set in the teeth, hence "flush cut".</p>
<p>NOTE: this style saw cuts one the "pull" stroke.</p>
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<p>Home Depot stocks this model.</p>
<p>Inexpensive and suffices nicely for cutting plugs and dowels, as well as small…</p>
<p>Brad,</p>
<p>Rockler, Home Depot, as well as several others, who sell woodworking tools, stock flush cut saws.</p>
<p>Sometimes this saw is referred to as a "razor" saw.</p>
<p>The blade is flexible and there is no set in the teeth, hence "flush cut".</p>
<p>NOTE: this style saw cuts one the "pull" stroke.</p>
<p><img src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGmtWywZHxFleCkqhZUXu-OMLIajIH6V1odHYLRwCiZ0tnIlBO"/></p>
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<p>Home Depot stocks this model.</p>
<p>Inexpensive and suffices nicely for cutting plugs and dowels, as well as small stock.</p>
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<p>blades * oscillating tool</p>
<p>These are flush cutting blades for power tools.</p>
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<p>* several accessories are available for this tool</p>
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<p>I wouldn't use a jig saw for such a task.</p>
<p>The reciprocating blade will cause damage to a finished surface.</p>
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<p><cite>Bradford Congo said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/how-to-better-use-plugs?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A611628&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment611501"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Can you suggest a flush-cutting saw that would be good to use? I see DeWalt has a jigsaw blade that is supposed to cut flush. Is something like this what you mean?</p>
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</blockquote> Bradford, I take the plug and…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-10:2900167:Comment:6116282014-04-10T20:41:47.694Zray vilehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayVile
<p>Bradford, I take the plug and hold it with a pair of vice grips and cut about 3/16'' off the flat end with my band saw. I have also put the plugs in a micro wave for about 30 seconds to get them to shrink a little if they are too tight to get them in the hole.</p>
<p>Bradford, I take the plug and hold it with a pair of vice grips and cut about 3/16'' off the flat end with my band saw. I have also put the plugs in a micro wave for about 30 seconds to get them to shrink a little if they are too tight to get them in the hole.</p> Can you suggest a flush-cutti…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-10:2900167:Comment:6115012014-04-10T20:18:46.208ZBradford Congohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BradfordCongo
<p>Can you suggest a flush-cutting saw that would be good to use? I see DeWalt has a jigsaw blade that is supposed to cut flush. Is something like this what you mean?</p>
<p>Can you suggest a flush-cutting saw that would be good to use? I see DeWalt has a jigsaw blade that is supposed to cut flush. Is something like this what you mean?</p> The plugs are intended to sti…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2014-04-10:2900167:Comment:6110822014-04-10T13:13:42.018ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>The plugs are intended to stick out the surface, so they can be finished flush.</p>
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<p>After installing the plugs,</p>
<p>they can be made flush, using a "flush-cutting" saw, and sanded if necessary.</p>
<p>The plugs are intended to stick out the surface, so they can be finished flush.</p>
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<p>After installing the plugs,</p>
<p>they can be made flush, using a "flush-cutting" saw, and sanded if necessary.</p>