How to Remove Wood Plugs and Replace to Hide Screws for Furniture Repair (aka Bungs)

Removing and replacing wood plugs (also known as Bungs) can be challenging. Learn how to quickly and easily remove existing wood plugs. See how to make your own wood plugs or bungs. Watch how to trim wood plugs flush on new projects and existing finished furniture. Stain and finish the wood plugs to match the existing finish. We hope you find this useful. Here are some links to tools for wood plugs (as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases to fund our YouTube work):

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[joehart]

Your voice is so calm and reassuring. While I am stressing over my DYI projects, I listen to your voice and I know it will all be okay.

[befmx]

Man, after that plug was stained, wow, it looked great! Cool tip on how to remove the plug.

[barryrandall]

I have been binge-watching these videos the last couple of days and have learned so much.

[rrome]

I love your patient, thorough and very informative information regarding the removal and reinstallation of plugs on furniture. Your video is exactly and everything I needed to complete my project. Thank you!

[tskinny]

Brilliant idea. Thanks for the very clear instructions. Im was going to try to remove plug by using a Forstner bit ( very careful) . Your idea was way better and very successful. Thank you.

[thomasherbig]

Great video! Crystal clear explanations. I especially like that you delve into some of the related techniques such as how to cut the plug and how to get the mirror finish on your chisel. Not belabored; just to the point.

[donf]

7:50 Now that's a great idea! Cutting them close together. Not only saves material, but makes them easier to break off. I learned a lot from this video, especially the simple way to pull plugs. I probably would've drilled them out.

[robertjamesofwales]

thank you wish i had seen this years ago.would have saved me hours and hours .

[stephenpohlman]

You’re my go-to source to see if I’m doing it right. Often I’m not and your method is much better.

[ChatsOfTheTwisted]

Thank you so much for this info. and making it easy for us to understand the process. I have a 50 year old chair that my mom gave me and this really helped me to be able to repair the leg. I hope to keep this chair as long as I live.

[swesleyharris]

Thank you this was very helpful as I have a project that I have to remove two wood plugs on a chair restoration. These videos are so thoughtful and well presented.

[thebordernow]

Excellent video! Great tip on how to pull out the old plug using the mechanical advantage of a screw!

[thiemofischer]

Interesting thought on pocket holes. I like it when you explain why a joint might have failed.

[adamcturnbull]

Man, thats very helpful woodworking. Not so much for furniture but matching and repairing wood and hiding. Those are great finishing tips. Thanks so much.

[garyworley]

Just discovered your channel. All I can say is.... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Subscribed

[patriciafavors]

I so enjoy your fixing furniture. I watched your video on fixing a tambour on my Hoosier cabinet that was my mothers. Not sure I'll do it but it was very good step by step.

[Foxholeatheist]

Great video! The advice I've read for boat work is not to use wood glue to hold the bungs/plugs, but rather to use a little bit of varnish. The theory is that it makes it easier to remove plugs in the future, and you're less likely to harm the counterbored hole.

[cubul]

Perfect timing for this vid! Handrail work ahead.

[puffkat]

Yet another future project I have been putting off because I haven't had luck with those. I just went and tried your trick and damn thing going popped right out. My Thanks as always.

[misteranonym]

I enjoyed the video. What a relaxed guy.