Trimming off the Kreg hole plugs - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T08:58:58Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/trimming-off-the-kreg-hole?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A585399&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis style chisel works well…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-27:2900167:Comment:5889772013-12-27T04:47:30.671ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p><img src="http://images.meredith.com/wood/images/2012/08/ss_CWC-CrankNeck.jpg" alt="Crank-neck Chisel" width="186" height="155"/></p>
<p>This style chisel works well for shaving off proud wood plugs or dowels,</p>
<p>and removing glue squeeze out from inside corners.</p>
<p>It allows slicing away material while resting the chisel blade on the workpiece.</p>
<p>The bent handle lets you grip it without scraping your knuckles.</p>
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<p><img src="http://images.meredith.com/wood/images/2012/08/ss_CWC-CrankNeck.jpg" alt="Crank-neck Chisel" width="186" height="155"/></p>
<p>This style chisel works well for shaving off proud wood plugs or dowels,</p>
<p>and removing glue squeeze out from inside corners.</p>
<p>It allows slicing away material while resting the chisel blade on the workpiece.</p>
<p>The bent handle lets you grip it without scraping your knuckles.</p>
<p></p> Plugs can also be made flush…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-21:2900167:Comment:5874452013-12-21T02:56:04.661ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Plugs can also be made flush by using a chisel, employing a shaving action.</p>
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<p>A chisel with a rounded end will work better than a squared end chisel.</p>
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<p>Plugs can also be made flush by using a chisel, employing a shaving action.</p>
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<p>A chisel with a rounded end will work better than a squared end chisel.</p>
<p></p> Mike,
Trimming the plugs, wit…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-12:2900167:Comment:5852502013-12-12T06:45:14.498ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Mike,</p>
<p>Trimming the plugs, without marring the surface, is a user issue---</p>
<p>not a Kreg problem.</p>
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<p>Insert the plugs and cut them flush after the plugs are installed.</p>
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<p>I'd discourage the use of a chain saw, or the like---reserve that for cutting trees or firewood.</p>
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<p>There are several acceptable means that can be employed, using hand tools and power tools.</p>
<p>#1---a flush cutting type blade is needed.</p>
<p>Use a slow speed and…</p>
<p>Mike,</p>
<p>Trimming the plugs, without marring the surface, is a user issue---</p>
<p>not a Kreg problem.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Insert the plugs and cut them flush after the plugs are installed.</p>
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<p>I'd discourage the use of a chain saw, or the like---reserve that for cutting trees or firewood.</p>
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<p>There are several acceptable means that can be employed, using hand tools and power tools.</p>
<p>#1---a flush cutting type blade is needed.</p>
<p>Use a slow speed and feed.</p>
<p>A flush-cutting hand saw is the preferred tool, for those not intimate with power tools.</p>
<p>Appling some masking tape around the protruding plug, cut flush, emove tape and sand flush.</p>
<p>A power router with an appropriate bit can also be used.</p>
<p>A hand plane can also be used successfully.</p>
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<p>Make some practice cuts in scrap wood, to get a feel for what you want to accomplish.</p>
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<p>Learn as you go.</p>
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<p> <br/> <br/> <cite>michael daniels said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/trimming-off-the-kreg-hole?xg_source=activity#2900167Comment585399"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Kreg needs to come up with a solution. I've found trimming the plugs could be dangerous if cut prior to installation with anything power tool. And once in, makes it difficult to not mar the finished work.</p>
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</blockquote> Kreg needs to come up with a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-12-11:2900167:Comment:5853992013-12-11T16:22:16.733Zmichael danielshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaeldaniels
<p>Kreg needs to come up with a solution. I've found trimming the plugs could be dangerous if cut prior to installation with anything power tool. And once in, makes it difficult to not mar the finished work.</p>
<p>Kreg needs to come up with a solution. I've found trimming the plugs could be dangerous if cut prior to installation with anything power tool. And once in, makes it difficult to not mar the finished work.</p> Also to if you set your drill…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2009-12-21:2900167:Comment:115382009-12-21T04:58:31.538ZJenshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Jens
Also to if you set your drill stop just a little higher on shank you get it deeper for a lower fit on plug
Also to if you set your drill stop just a little higher on shank you get it deeper for a lower fit on plug Not the best idea What you mi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2009-12-21:2900167:Comment:115372009-12-21T04:56:00.537ZJenshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Jens
Not the best idea What you might try next time is use you power sander and sand them down After all you have to sand it anyway
Not the best idea What you might try next time is use you power sander and sand them down After all you have to sand it anyway HI Don
I have seen those typ…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2009-11-26:2900167:Comment:95852009-11-26T02:28:32.585ZJohn Frankfortherhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnFrankforther
HI Don<br />
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I have seen those type of saws at the Woodcraft store with a similar price. I may have to try one on my next project.<br />
Thanks for sharing!!<br />
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John<br />
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<cite>Don Husslein said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/trimming-off-the-kreg-hole?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A9583&x=1#2900167Comment9583"><div>I found this forum interesting because I have a project that requires plugs. I recently cut 15 oak plugs from the inside of a craftsman style bookcase. I…</div>
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HI Don<br />
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I have seen those type of saws at the Woodcraft store with a similar price. I may have to try one on my next project.<br />
Thanks for sharing!!<br />
<br />
John<br />
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<cite>Don Husslein said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/trimming-off-the-kreg-hole?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A9583&x=1#2900167Comment9583"><div>I found this forum interesting because I have a project that requires plugs. I recently cut 15 oak plugs from the inside of a craftsman style bookcase. I figured I'd try the cheapest method and work up till I found one that is acceptable. So, I started with a Japanese style pull cut saw. I found this one online:<br/><br/><a href="http://thejapanwoodworker.com/product.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&pf_id=15.815.0&dept_id=13087" target="_blank">http://thejapanwoodworker.com/product.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&pf_...</a><br/><br/>It indicated there is there is no scratching of your work and at $24 it is a good starting point.<br/><br/>"Wooden Nail Saws are used to trim wooden nails and plugs flush with the surface of your work. The blade is thin and flexible, so when in use, it can be bent with a portion of the blade held flat against the work surface. The teeth have little or no set to avoid scratching your work. These saws are also great for cutting a fine kerf in small work. Blade length is 6; overall length is 13 with 19 tpi. The handle is make from African Rosewood with brass attachment screws. The blade can be easily replaced if necessary."<br/><br/>It worked absolutely wonderful! There was absolutely no scratching of the surrounding area and it cut clean and flush to the surrounding area requiring no sanding because of marks (I did sand just because though). It took only a few minutes to cut the 15 oak plugs. I actually was able to cut 2 plugs at a time because of the layout. You just place the saw blade under the little overhang and pull (much better than a push cut). In the words of Mike Meyer - "like butter".</div>
</blockquote> I found this forum interestin…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2009-11-26:2900167:Comment:95832009-11-26T01:34:26.583ZDon Hussleinhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DonHusslein
I found this forum interesting because I have a project that requires plugs. I recently cut 15 oak plugs from the inside of a craftsman style bookcase. I figured I'd try the cheapest method and work up till I found one that is acceptable. So, I started with a Japanese style pull cut saw. I found this one online:…
I found this forum interesting because I have a project that requires plugs. I recently cut 15 oak plugs from the inside of a craftsman style bookcase. I figured I'd try the cheapest method and work up till I found one that is acceptable. So, I started with a Japanese style pull cut saw. I found this one online:<br />
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<a href="http://thejapanwoodworker.com/product.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&pf_id=15.815.0&dept_id=13087" target="_blank">http://thejapanwoodworker.com/product.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&pf_...</a><br />
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It indicated there is there is no scratching of your work and at $24 it is a good starting point.<br />
<br />
"Wooden Nail Saws are used to trim wooden nails and plugs flush with the surface of your work. The blade is thin and flexible, so when in use, it can be bent with a portion of the blade held flat against the work surface. The teeth have little or no set to avoid scratching your work. These saws are also great for cutting a fine kerf in small work. Blade length is 6; overall length is 13 with 19 tpi. The handle is make from African Rosewood with brass attachment screws. The blade can be easily replaced if necessary."<br />
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It worked absolutely wonderful! There was absolutely no scratching of the surrounding area and it cut clean and flush to the surrounding area requiring no sanding because of marks (I did sand just because though). It took only a few minutes to cut the 15 oak plugs. I actually was able to cut 2 plugs at a time because of the layout. You just place the saw blade under the little overhang and pull (much better than a push cut). In the words of Mike Meyer - "like butter". Alot of good ideas. I've alwa…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2009-11-17:2900167:Comment:93832009-11-17T14:26:44.383ZJohn Morehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnMore
Alot of good ideas. I've always used my router. For corners I've used chisels. However, I just built an 8 foot media center and had many plugs to use. My plan was to use milk paint and some accent staining on the edges so the plugs wouldn't be visible regardless. Instead of using the plugs, I just used woodfiller glue. One quick scrape and a quick sanding after the glue dried, finished. If your staining, then this won't work. But if painting, will save you lots of time.
Alot of good ideas. I've always used my router. For corners I've used chisels. However, I just built an 8 foot media center and had many plugs to use. My plan was to use milk paint and some accent staining on the edges so the plugs wouldn't be visible regardless. Instead of using the plugs, I just used woodfiller glue. One quick scrape and a quick sanding after the glue dried, finished. If your staining, then this won't work. But if painting, will save you lots of time. I just cut off 20 plugs with…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2009-11-14:2900167:Comment:93342009-11-14T23:31:52.334ZMikehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Mike609
I just cut off 20 plugs with my flushcut saw. Worked great. Not as quick as your dremel but it did get the job done.<br />
Mike
I just cut off 20 plugs with my flushcut saw. Worked great. Not as quick as your dremel but it did get the job done.<br />
Mike