Product Description
The CMT 529.508.31 Plug Cutter is a 2-inch diameter wood plug cutting tool engineered for drilling clean, cylindrical plugs from natural softwood and medium-density wood. With a 5/8 inch shank and right-hand rotation, this CMT plug cutter is built from SP steel for long-lasting cutter performance - delivering precise, grain-matched plugs that conceal screw heads and fill counterbored holes with a seamless, professional finish.
Key Features
- SP Steel Construction - high-strength special purpose steel body extends tool life and maintains cutting edge sharpness through repeated use in softwood and medium-density wood applications.
- 6 Cutting Edges - a 6-tooth cutting configuration produces consistently clean-sided cylindrical plugs, reducing tear-out and producing smooth plug walls for tight, flush-fitting results.
- 2-inch Plug Diameter with 5/8 inch Shank - the large 2-inch cutting diameter creates substantial plugs suitable for concealing large counterbored screw heads, while the 5/8 inch shank provides a secure, stable grip in drill press chucks.
- Right-Hand Rotation (RH) - compatible with standard drill press spindle rotation, allowing straightforward setup without any special tooling or adapters.
- 6-5/16 inch Total Length - the extended overall length provides adequate depth clearance for cutting full plugs from workpiece stock without bottoming out on the drill press table.
- 2-15/32 inch Outer Diameter - the slightly oversized outer diameter relative to the plug diameter allows proper clearance and chip evacuation during the cutting cycle, keeping cuts clean and consistent.
Why This Product
- Designed specifically for natural softwood and medium-density wood plug cutting, this tool targets the exact material range where clean cylindrical plug production is most commonly needed in cabinet making and furniture construction.
- The SP steel body is built for long-lasting cutter performance, meaning professionals and repeat users get more plugs per tool life compared to standard carbon steel alternatives - reducing downtime and replacement costs.
- With 6 cutting edges, this plug cutter produces cleaner plug walls than lower-tooth-count designs, making it easier to achieve flush, grain-matched fills that blend invisibly into the finished workpiece.
- The 2-inch cutting diameter fills a specific need for large-diameter wood plugs - useful in heavy timber joinery, large-scale furniture builds, and structural woodworking projects where smaller plug cutters simply cannot reach the required plug size.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 529.508.31
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Product Type: Plug Cutter
- Plug Diameter: 2"
- Outer Diameter: 2-15/32"
- Small Diameter: 50.8mm
- Total Length: 6-5/16"
- Shank: 5/8"
- Number of Teeth: 6
- Blade Material: SP Steel
- Rotation: Right-Hand (RH)
Approved Applications
- Cutting cylindrical wood plugs to conceal screw heads
- Filling counterbored holes in furniture and cabinet panels
- Cabinet making and built-in woodworking projects
- Furniture construction requiring grain-matched plug fills
- Drilling plugs in natural softwood
- Drilling plugs in medium-density wood
Frequently Asked Questions
What size plug does the CMT 529.508.31 cut?
This plug cutter produces a 2-inch diameter cylindrical wood plug. The outer diameter of the cutter body itself measures 2-15/32 inches, which allows proper chip clearance during the cut while the resulting plug measures 2 inches across.
What types of wood is this plug cutter designed for?
The CMT 529.508.31 is designed for drilling plugs in natural soft or medium-density woods. It is not specified for use in dense hardwoods or engineered wood products.
What machine is required to use this plug cutter?
This plug cutter is designed for use in a drill press. The 5/8 inch shank seats securely in a standard drill press chuck, and drill press use ensures the accurate, perpendicular entry needed to produce clean, usable cylindrical plugs.
How many cutting edges does the CMT 529.508.31 have?
This plug cutter features 6 cutting edges (teeth). The multi-tooth configuration helps produce clean plug walls with reduced tear-out, contributing to tight-fitting, professional plug installations in softwood and medium-density wood workpieces.
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