Woodscrews are a sure-fire way to assemble a project securely. The problem is there are times when I don’t want the screw heads to show. Simple problem right? Just counter bore the screw hole and then use a wood plug to cover up the head of the screw.
The type of plug you use and how you install it can make a big difference in how it looks. For instance, most store-bought plugs are cut from the end of a dowel. So they absorb stain or finish like a sponge. This makes the plugs darker than the surrounding wood so they end up standing out like a sore thumb.
An easy way to get around this is to cut your own plugs. This way, you can cut a face grain plug that will absorb finish more easily. Another advantage is that you can use the scrap pieces remaining from a project to create an almost invisible plug, as shown in the upper photo at right. Or maybe you’d like to highlight the plug by using a type of wood that contrasts in colour.
Regardless of the look, you still want the plug to fit the hole like a cork in a bottle. To do this, I follow the simple six-step process detailed below.
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