That's true...the problem is the plug will result in end grain to end grain...which is not good joinery. Basic rule of thumb...if the structure was ok with the hole it will be ok with the plug or an open hole. If you need to restore strength because the hole was drilled wrong then you need to do a splice.
https://sites.google.com/site/mykr2stretch/ On Dec 4, 2012 9:50 AM, "peter" <jordanruths...@aol.com> wrote: > The structure of wood is heterogeonous, and complex. Reestablishing a > load-path through disrupted wood structure possible- it is called joining- > and is the basis of the KR structure. Any of the proven glues will work, as > will any filler material with traits similar to the structure being > repaired.(wood) > > > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
