Excel Dowel's side grain wood plugs are the premium choice for fine furniture makers, finish carpenters, and boat builders who demand a virtually invisible fastener repair. Because the face grain is exposed rather than the end grain, side grain plugs can be carefully grain-matched and finished to blend seamlessly into surrounding wood surfaces — making them ideal for hardwood flooring, high-end cabinetry, boat decking, and heirloom-quality furniture. Available in flathead and boat deck plug styles in diameters from 3/8" to 1-1/2" and lengths of 1/4" and 3/8", with species options including ash, beech, maple, oak, poplar, cherry, walnut, and mahogany. Sold by the thousand for production use, side grain plugs deliver a higher-grade finish result than end grain alternatives wherever appearance is paramount.