There is a bit, plug cutter, for the drill, yes. I had one and didn't like it as much as a router, but that's just me. The router bit is very common, just about any straight bit will do where a press cutter is NOT cheap.

As far as plug material, I do not care for the "quick" plug material, if it takes 6-8-12 hours to cure, so be it. I have seen some of the "quick" stuff and it cracked later. I'm not saying it isn't any good, just for me I'll take the slower curing plug.

I think Bowlers Paradise, Bowling Index, Buddies and The Paddock Area all sell plug material.
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Okay, back to the top.

I'm just about ready to start plugging - stuff should be here this week!  Now I just need to find the plug cutter stuff.

I've seen the entire router setup for around $300.  The shield is around $85, and the bit seems to be around $25 (https://www.shop.innovativebowling.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=269&categoryId=43)

Is there any certain requirement for the router?  1/4 HP, 1/2 HP, 1 HP or higher?  I already have a Craftsman router - if I can use that by just buying the shield and bit, then that would be a considerable savings for me.


Is this cutter for the drill press? https://www.shop.innovativebowling.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=163&categoryId=17
 I'm only assuming since it says "straight shank," but it doesn't have a picture, and it doesn't specifically say 1/2", but it is listed under drill bits and accessories.


I'm not planning on doing a whole lot of plugging - I think a lot of my stuff I can probably just get away with drilling the thumb bigger and using a slug (most of my stuff was drilled strictly for the thumb, without a slug).  

Still, I'd like to be able to possibly change some of my layouts without taking a whole day to sand down the plug material.  Never having done any of this before, I don't know how easy it is to work with the material once it hardens.
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qstick777,

It looks as though the specs on my Porter Cable Router are peak 7/8 HP. As JohnP said, I think that you won't have any problem with your router.

Make sure you check the router shield vacuum hookup tube. My router shield had the tube too long on the side nearest the ball surface and the edge of the tube rested onthe ball causing the shield to not set flush. I had to grind off the edge that was contacting the ball. Need to look close as it only hit slightly. Do not remember the brand, but the shield fit great otherwise and works fine now.  Al