I hold that plugs are to be inserted with a bit of varnish. Subsequent overcoats of varnish complete the seal.
A glop of epoxy over the screwhead--that's just nuts in my book. The utility of screw fasteners is that we can get them out.
On the other hand, I've screwed up trimming plugs too many times. One false move and a mahogany bung breaks below flush. I've been using a razor blade across the grain. Leo's chisel--well, I can;t shave with mine like he can.
A glop of epoxy over the screwhead--that's just nuts in my book. The utility of screw fasteners is that we can get them out.
On the other hand, I've screwed up trimming plugs too many times. One false move and a mahogany bung breaks below flush. I've been using a razor blade across the grain. Leo's chisel--well, I can;t shave with mine like he can.
