Snappy Tools Plug Cutter, 3/4

This fit my needs perfectly. I needed to replace a number of popped plugs in my floor. They fit the 3/4” holes smoothly, as opposed to the cheaper cutters that sometimes are too large or too small.

Liked the ease of producing plugs.

I saw some other reviews saying that they broke this plug cutter but I cant imagine what they were trying to cut or do with it. I cut plugs out of red oak, an extremely hard wood, with no problem. This plug cutter is strong and sharp.

Cuts at a .758. I use a 3/4 forstner bit on a drill press, so it is a perfect hole. I would prefer a little larger as it is possible to tap the plug too hard and push it below the surface, especially with soft wood, but I imagine all woodworking is about finite measurements and delicate operations. I tested first, so was aware of the diameter and hence measured with calipers. Once I was aware how close it was, I just ensured I left about 1/16 above the surface and routed with a flush bit. Perfection achieved.

I purchased this cutter to make plugs for a series of cutting boards I am making. The cutter performs admirably and gives a nice clean cuts but I have been through 2 of these cutter in about 4 months under light use. I have begun cutting only 3-4 at a time because heat build up seems to be the reason the first two failed. I am cutting Osage Orange and Walnut primarily, both hardwoods but not beyond what I would expect a cutting tool to be capable of.

It worked fine it worked fine

I liked the sharpness, weight and durability of this excellent tool. I will buy more as needed.

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Did exactly what I needed it to do. Which was cut a bunch of plugs for a wood floor. I used this and the smaller 3-pack. I highly recommend a drill press. I want to say you NEED a drill press, but I know some of you will be all, “this guy is an idiot, I did it freehand.” And maybe you did. The smaller ones you can get away with it, but even then you’re going to wander, and if you a have super smooth surface and plenty of material and time, then yeah. But this one, forget it. My only complaint is that it can’t quick change and I was drilling many different sizes.

I received this 3/4 inch and a 1/2 inch plug cutter from Bowers Tool promptly. Both are well made and Im glad to have an American-made product! I tried the 3/4 inch cutter in my drill press at 540 RPM on a piece of pine. It made a neat, clean cut with apparently little effort. I took my time to avoid overheating the cutter, and there was no burning of the wood. Im pleased with these cutters and highly recommend them and Bowers Tool.