Filling a roundish hole in a plank is a not-uncommon requirement: knot holes, or reclaimed wood accompanied by cuts for plumbing and heating, can present boards that need something beyond wood filler ...

Plugging may sound like a temporary quick fix. But in carpentry it’s a classy way to hide recessed fasteners. Drill a hole part way into a board, drive a fastener through the bottom of the hole, then ...

Combination Bit: If you opt for counterbored screwholes covered with plugs, you should invest in a combination bit. The best ones have a tapered twist bit, an adjustable counterbore cutter and a depth ...

A hole saw attachment cuts perfectly round holes into wood using your drill. It only takes a few seconds to make a hole, but what takes the most time is freeing that wood plug from the saw. Here’s an ...