Thread: Cutting 14mm Wood Plugs

Don't know if hole saws go down that small, but might be worth visiting a large outlet to see what they have. Don't need the drill bit obviously.
Kryn

This?

PLUG CUTTER 14MM

How many are you talking about?

On a lathe rods can be made quickly and accurately. I do this for 18mm pegs for coat racks with an absolute socket twist fit.

One could make the whole rod to 14.2mm and you can boop it in with a love tap, trim it off and chisel flat. A rod will give you lots of plugs, plus since it's slightly oversize you could chamfer the end before giving it a healthy boop, which will make it tight as buggery.

Originally Posted by seriph1

This?

PLUG CUTTER 14MM

South Africa...
I guess they might ship here

Plenty of options here if you can make 15mm work Plug Cutters & Plugs - Drilling - Power Tool Accessories - Accessories | Axminster Tools & Machinery

The problem with turning dowel is that you end up with end grain not face grain exposed.

Done well, plugs practically disappear. Alternatively, contrasting colours can be achieved to great effect.

If the cost of a plug cutter exactly the right size is an issue, consider going to the next size up or down .... that worked for me

Originally Posted by seriph1

The problem with turning dowel is that you end up with end grain not face grain exposed.

Done well, plugs practically disappear. Alternatively, contrasting colours can be achieved to great effect.

If the cost of a plug cutter exactly the right size is an issue, consider going to the next size up or down .... that worked for me

Thanks for the input. As you say, dowel is not the answer, endgrain is the problem.
I have a set of wood plug cutters and the size of the countersink drill bit I Have used is 14mm (9/16" ish)
my plug cutters are either side of that, being 1/2" and 5/8".
My options are to countersink to 5/8" or find a cutter that suits the 14mm holes that I have already cut.
OR to find a way of reducing the diameter of the oversized plugs that I have made.
there is an old school method, whereby you drill a hole through some steel in the size you want, leave the burr around the edge of the hole, then hammer the plug through that hole, letting the burr "size it" to fit through the drilled hole. But I would rather approach this a little more technically, as I want the plugs to fit snugly and "disappear" once the varnish is applied.
any more help greatly appreciated

As you said, 9/16" is a fraction over 14mm so these should suit and they ship to Australia. Probably the ones you mentioned.

https://www.amazon.com/W-L-Fuller-11.../dp/B001DDWQNM

Silly question perhaps but have you tested that the apparently oversized plug cutter doesn't work? In my experience every hole has a plug that works. Even if I've needed to taper them a little they always fit and don't cause issues like splitting etc.

Face grain tapered plugs can be turned from a blank that's been cut 90 degrees from the grain direction. We've got thousands at work but no Australian Red Mahogany sorry.

Originally Posted by springwater

Face grain tapered plugs can be turned from a blank that's been cut 90 degrees from the grain direction. We've got thousands at work but no Australian Red Mahogany sorry.

I have the Australian Red Mahogany and have made plenty of plugs. But for this job it is all about wanting to use a particular sized hole and plug. However, I ordered a 4 flute, 5/8 countersink drill bit today and I will be using that to get around my problem.