Plugging A Pocket Hole - Kreg Mini MKJ Instruction Manual

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Plugging a Pocket Hole

Normally pocket holes are placed on the backside or underside of a project where
they are hidden from view. From time to time however, you may find the need to
place one in a visible location. In this event, KREG manufactures solid wood pocket
hole plugs that can be glued in over the head of the screw and sanded flush to
conceal the hole. These plugs are available in a variety of wood species.
Anatomy of a Pocket Hole Plug
Plugs are cut at an angle so that they sit
perfectly flush on the top of the screw head
when fully inserted. A small amount of plug will
remain above flush and will need to be either
trimmed off with a hand saw or sanded.
Steps to Plug a Pocket Hole
1. Drill hole to adequate depth and drive screw to secure joint.
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is why does the plug
not fully cover the pocket hole? Normally this is caused by not drilling the
pocket hole deep enough to allow the plug to fully close the hole. Our normal
suggestion is to set the depth collar on the drill bit approximately 1/8" further
from the step of the drill bit to insure that the screw head will be deep enough
into the pocket.
2. Glue and press into place.
Place a fair amount of glue into the bottom of
the pocket and then also around the perim-
eter of the plug itself. Press into place and
wipe away excess glue. The Mini Kreg Jig
contains a recess on its' underside that can
be used to firmly seat the plug into place.
3. Trim or sand off excess plug.
Once the glue has setup, plugs can be trimmed or sanded off. Softwoods such
as pine and basswood can often be made flush with an orbital sander while
hardwoods such as oak and maple will most likely require trimming with a flush
cut handsaw before final sanding. We have found that a laminate trimmer fitted
with a bull-nose bit and a 45 degree base also works well if you will be trimming
a number of plugs.
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