Veritas Snug-Plug Cutters are designed to cut slightly tapered plugs. The first portion of the plug is the stated size and then flares out at a 3° included angle for a tight fit. The rounded tip ensures easy entry and adequate pressure before the taper comes into play. To create perfect-fitting plugs, leave a nearly invisible line between the plug and the workpiece. Put a bit of glue in the hole, tap in a plug (with grain lined up) until you meet resistance, then trim any remaining projection once the glue dries. SharpeningSnug-Plug Cutters come ready for use but should be honed occasionally for optimum cutting. Using a thin flat file, a sharpening stone, or 320 grit sandpaper glued to hardboard, hone the face of each tooth, maintaining the factory rake angle. After prolonged use, if the tips dull, file the top bevel at the original angle. Keep the tooth height even. [TABS] Features First 1/8" of plug is stated size (1/4", 5/16", etc.), then flares out at 3° included angle Cutters carefully reamed after hardening to ensure perfect concentricity Re-sharpening instructions included Specs Round shank: 3/8"Recommended Softwood Running Speed: 600 RPM max.Recommended Hardwood Running Speed: 350 RPM max. [/TABS]
