Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Learn how to make square 'pyramid style' wood plugs to accent Mission, Craftsman and Arts and Crafts furniture projects to replicate classic 'through-tenon' joinery and/or to hide countersunk screws. This method allows you to make these square wood accent plugs in any species of wood and a range of sizes to compliment any project.
Master Carpenter Matt Jackson walks you through the process to make the plugs, 'drill' a square hole to drive them into PLUS shows how to make a simple dedicated 'driving tool' for placing the plugs with out damaging their detail. Step by step instructions will help give you the confidence to add this classic detail to projects you're working on.
Once you're 'set up' to make the plugs they're almost free to make because they can be made for material that's too small for other uses.
Check out the tools and materials used in this video at the Next Level Carpentry page on Amazon where ad fees help support this channel and are greatly appreciated:
amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
Here's a link to the Lee Valley Square Hole Punches mentioned in the video: leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=65380&cat=1,43456
Learn how to make square 'pyramid style' wood plugs to accent Mission, Craftsman and Arts and Crafts furniture projects to replicate classic 'through-tenon' joinery and/or to hide countersunk screws. This method allows you to make these square wood accent plugs in any species of wood and a range of sizes to compliment any project.
Master Carpenter Matt Jackson walks you through the process to make the plugs, 'drill' a square hole to drive them into PLUS shows how to make a simple dedicated 'driving tool' for placing the plugs with out damaging their detail. Step by step instructions will help give you the confidence to add this classic detail to projects you're working on.
Once you're 'set up' to make the plugs they're almost free to make because they can be made for material that's too small for other uses.
Check out the tools and materials used in this video at the Next Level Carpentry page on Amazon where ad fees help support this channel and are greatly appreciated:
amazon.com/shop/nextlevelcarpentry?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
Here's a link to the Lee Valley Square Hole Punches mentioned in the video: leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=65380&cat=1,43456
