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Default Making Square Plugs?

"Another Doug"... yes thought of that but can't figure out how to cut the
opposite sides to the pyramid...2 facing sides is no problem but how to turn
90 degrees to cut the other...make sense? thanks good idea Doug
"Doug Payne" wrote in message
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On 11/07/2006 12:13 PM, Doug wrote:

I'm getting ready to finish and arts and crafts style project and it
requires that i make up to 100 3/8"x3/8" square plugs (pyramid on top)

to
simulate through drawpegs on my mortice and tenon joinery. Tried to

find
something online but all I can find is round screwhole plugs. Anyone

have
an idea how to produce these fairly rapidly? Links thanks


Have you considered round pegs with a square top (i.e. only the visible
part)? You should be able to turn those out pretty quick with a good
plug cutter and some creative sawing. Drilling the mounting holes would
be easier as well.

../another doug