Pocket hole plugs

As Dean says but if you do not have a flush cutting saw handy, cut a bit
off the end before insertion. This makes sanding them flush a whole lot
easier. Cheers, JG

Dick Snyder wrote:

> I just had the occasion to make my first project using pocket hole
> joinery. I made frames for some glass cabinet doors and they came out
> great. I bought some (oak) pocket hole plugs but I was surprised at
> how much they sat above the surface of the frames (or as Norm would
> say, "they were proud of the frame surface"). They stick up about 1/8"
> above the surface. I can clearly sand them down but it will be more
> work than I expected. I'd be interested to hear from others who have
> done this to see if my experience is normal or have I made some kind
> of error.
>
> Thanks.

> I just had the occasion to make my first project using pocket hole
> joinery. I made frames for some glass cabinet doors and they came out
> great. I bought some (oak) pocket hole plugs but I was surprised at
> how much they sat above the surface of the frames (or as Norm would
> say, "they were proud of the frame surface"). They stick up about 1/8"
> above the surface. I can clearly sand them down but it will be more
> work than I expected. I'd be interested to hear from others who have
> done this to see if my experience is normal or have I made some kind
> of error.
>

The plugs are generic to fit all size holes I believe. If you used 3/4"
stock, then it is normal for them to sit above the surface.
Grab yourself a flush cuttiong saw to cut them off, then sand the surface.

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Dean Bielanowski
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