Decorative removable Kreg hole plug

[Richard]

 

I build a lot of bunk beds and like to use the kreg to secure the top and bottom bunk.  However I don't like the look of the kreg plug without finishing it.  To solve this problem I came up with a "Decorative" removable plug.  I mitered a piece of 2x2 stock and glued it to the plug.  I had to sand off some of the plug to get it to fit right.  Now the plugs have a stylist look to them and hides the pocket holes well.  The pics should be self-explanatory.

[Jens Jensen]

I guess I dont understand the reason for pocket screw top to bottom ,When I have built lots of them I always use long enough corner posts to secure both upper and lower. Maybe Im missing something in the story

[Richard]

 

They are to secure the top and lower bunk together.  Mine break down into two separate beds.  What you are looking at is the bottom of the top bunk.

[John Schaben]

Very nice Richard. Looks like through tenons.

[KregRep]

Very innovative! I can say with certainty that I've never seen that done before. Did you do any joints with two holes decoratively finished?

[Richard]

 

There are no joints.  Only the pocket holes from the Kreg. 

[Jens Jensen]

Okay  I have seen pull apart s like that but use a pin and hole then just add some trim to cover the cut line that wraps around the bottom post

[Pedro Malave]

 Hi Richard: it is a wonderful idea , congratulations!

[Richard]

Thanks!

[Mitch Fenneman]

That is an excellent idea.  You could use any number of shapes or trim ideas to hide these holes.  Very innovative!

[steve kidd]

richard, this is a great idea to hiding the plugs for pocket screws, thanks for the information. i hope to use the info in the future.