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desotoguy · 01-03-2019, 08:53 AM

A HF plug cutter is what you need. May I suggest that you practice on the workbench with the tool and a hand drill. These cutters are best used in a drill press. The cutter does not have a pilot and will tend to walk if not held perpendicular to the work piece. Take a scrap 1/2" thick piece of wood and cut a thru hole to use as a guide. This guide can be clamped in place. As someone has stated, the plug can be cut with the next larger cutter. Gorilla Glue for the plug, pilot hole, and bees wax for lubrication and you are good to go. Good luck.

01-03-2019, 08:53 AM	#14
desotoguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenwood SC Posts: 294	Re: broken screws in oak, drill or give up? A HF plug cutter is what you need. May I suggest that you practice on the workbench with the tool and a hand drill. These cutters are best used in a drill press. The cutter does not have a pilot and will tend to walk if not held perpendicular to the work piece. Take a scrap 1/2" thick piece of wood and cut a thru hole to use as a guide. This guide can be clamped in place. As someone has stated, the plug can be cut with the next larger cutter. Gorilla Glue for the plug, pilot hole, and bees wax for lubrication and you are good to go. Good luck.