The CMT 529.349.31 Plug Cutter is a professional-grade wood plug cutting tool designed to drill clean, cylindrical plugs from natural softwoods and medium-density woods. With a 1-3/8 in. plug diameter and a sturdy 5/8 in. shank, this right-hand rotation cutter is built for drill press use, producing grain-matched plugs that seamlessly conceal screw heads and counterbored holes in cabinetry, furniture, and fine woodworking projects.

Key Features

• SP Steel Construction - the super-strength steel body delivers long-lasting cutter performance, reducing the need for frequent replacement and maintaining consistent cutting quality over extended use.
• 6 Cutting Edges - six cutting edges work together to produce smooth, clean-sided cylindrical plugs, minimizing tearout and reducing surface finishing time on your workpiece.
• 1-3/8 in. Plug Diameter with 1-27/32 in. Outer Diameter - the precise sizing creates plugs that fit snugly into standard counterbored holes, allowing for tight, professional-looking wood plug repairs and decorative inlays.
• 5/8 in. Shank - the robust shank provides a secure, stable grip in drill press chucks, minimizing vibration and runout for accurate, repeatable plug cutting results.
• Right-Hand (RH) Rotation - compatible with all standard right-hand drill press spindles, making setup straightforward and ensuring safe, controlled cutting without the risk of mismatched rotation direction.
• 6-5/16 in. Total Length - the extended overall length provides ample reach for drilling plugs from boards and panels of varying thicknesses, adding versatility to the tool across different project types.
• Optimized for Natural Soft and Medium-Density Woods - purpose-designed for these wood types, the cutter geometry and steel grade work together to produce clean plugs without burning or excessive friction in compatible materials.

Why This Product

• When concealing screw heads in furniture or cabinet work is the goal, this plug cutter produces cylindrical plugs that can be oriented to grain-match the surrounding wood surface, resulting in nearly invisible repairs and a clean, professional finish.
• The SP steel construction is specifically noted for long-lasting cutter performance, meaning woodworkers and shop professionals can cut a high volume of plugs before needing to replace the tool - an important factor for production environments.
• With 6 cutting edges, this cutter outperforms fewer-edge designs in terms of plug surface quality, reducing the cleanup and sanding required after plug installation - saving time on every project.
• The 5/8 in. shank and 6-5/16 in. total length combination makes this an especially capable plug cutter for deeper drilling applications and for use with drill presses that accommodate larger shank sizes, expanding its practical range in the shop.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 529.349.31
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Plug Diameter: 1-3/8 in.
• Outer Diameter: 1-27/32 in.
• Small Diameter: 34.92mm
• Total Length: 6-5/16 in.
• Shank: 5/8 in.
• Number of Cutting Edges: 6
• Material: SP Steel
• Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)

Approved Applications

• Cutting cylindrical wood plugs to conceal screw heads and fasteners
• Drilling plugs for counterbored holes in woodworking projects
• Cabinet making and case construction
• Furniture construction and fine woodworking
• Grain-matched plug inlays in natural softwoods and medium-density woods