Plugs and Glue ?
Have recently reworked the Motor Cover and Interior Trim :nerd:
ALL the original plugs are DRY and kept in place by the Wood Coating.
This meant that I had no trouble getting the old plugs out by splitting them
in the middle with an AWL. Future access is the KEY in most boat projects.
The tool that makes accurate plug installation possible is the combination
drill / plug hole / countersink thingy. Do not attempt efficient / accurate
plugging without this tool. The plug hole drill / countersink slides up and down
the screw hole drill for all installation options. Look for the tool at
Woodworking Supply stores (NOT at HD
)
The plugs are made by a plug cutter, pounded in to the hole and cut off by a
Japenese no kerf backsaw. Then sand them off flush with #220 grit.
You can get (2) plugs out of each blank from the cutter.
I have proceeded with the DRY plug installation technique, using Cetol Light
as a Wood Coating, brushing Cetol around the plugs for good penetration.
The system works well and the plugs don't pop out
When I started this process I got all kinds of advice on plugs
Glue in with Epoxy....soak in Wood Coating before installation....install DRY
The install DRY process works best for me, cause the Wood Coating process
is One-Step and the plugs will come out for future modifications.
Good Luck
And keep on Plugging