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DeckWise® Hardwood Plug Cutter by DeckWise — Tools & Accessories for hardwood decking

Representative image of the DeckWise® Hardwood Plug Cutter line. Packaging, size and piece count vary by the option you select below.

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DeckWise® Hardwood Plug Cutter

Anti-skate design with sharp teeth

Select Option

Choose your preferred option and quantity below.

1/2""

1 Cutter

PLUG-CUT-1/2

$14.80

per unit

3/8""

1 Cutter

PLUG-CUT-3/8

$12.95

per unit

About this product

The DeckWise Hardwood Plug Cutter is a professional-grade tool designed to create custom wood plugs from actual project offcuts. It solves the aesthetic challenge of mismatched grain or color often seen with pre-cut plugs by allowing installers to use the same timber batch as the decking boards. This tool is specifically engineered for contractors and high-end DIYers working with dense tropical hardwoods who require a seamless, face-fastened finish.

Available in 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch diameters to match industry-standard countersink bits.
Machined from high-carbon steel to maintain a sharp edge when cutting through high-density tropical species.
Produces slightly tapered plugs to ensure a tight, friction-fit seal within the countersunk hole.
Compatible with both handheld power drills and stationary drill presses for maximum job site flexibility.
Eliminates the need to buy pre-manufactured plugs, ensuring a 100% color and grain match with the installed boards.

Manufacturer Specifications

Material
High-carbon tool steel
Available Diameters
3/8 inch (9.5mm), 1/2 inch (12.7mm)
Shank Type
Standard straight shank for drill chucks
Compatible Species
Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, Garapa, Massaranduba, Red Balau
Tool Application
Countersink plugging and fastener concealment
Recommended Equipment
Drill press or high-torque handheld drill

Best used for

  • 1Face-fastening Ipe or Massaranduba deck boards where a completely hidden fastener look is desired using matching wood plugs.
  • 2Finishing picture-frame borders and stair treads on Cumaru or Garapa docks where structural face-screwing is required.
  • 3Installing Tigerwood or Red Balau vertical siding where the fasteners must be concealed to maintain a continuous wood grain aesthetic.
  • 4Concealing screw heads on rooftop deck installations where perimeter boards require mechanical face-fastening.

Pro tips for dense hardwoods

  • When cutting plugs from dense Ipe or Cumaru, use a drill press at a medium speed setting to prevent the wood from scorching or the bit from overheating.
  • Always align the grain direction of the plug with the grain of the decking board before tapping it into place to make the fastener location virtually invisible.
  • Use a small amount of waterproof wood glue on the sides of the plug and always leave the plug slightly proud of the surface for flush-trimming after the glue sets.
  • Regularly clear wood chips from the cutter during use to maintain precision and prevent heat build-up which can dull the cutting edge.

Specifications

Brand
DeckWise
Category
Tools & Accessories
Options available
2 sizes / package counts

Per-option details

OptionSKUPiece countDimensionsWeight
1/2""PLUG-CUT-1/21 Cutter——
3/8""PLUG-CUT-3/81 Cutter——

Piece counts and dimensions are as supplied by the manufacturer for each package option.

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