Dowels

                                       Dowels

The wooden dowel rod used in woodworking applications is commonly cut into dowel pins, which are used to reinforce joints and support shelves and other components in cabinet making. ... When two pieces of wood are to be joined by dowels embedded in blind holes, there are numerous methods for aligning the holes.

Dowel Joint Advantages. There is no need for screws, nails or other equipment

Disadvantages 

• Tenon and mortise joints are stronger, but it takes a lot longer to create
• The alignment could be hard to get for beginners 

Mark out one half of the joint only and drill holes for the dowels.

1. Insert Dowel Centres into the drilled holes.
2. Press the two halves of the joint together so that the Dowel Centers mark the second piece.
3. Drill holes for dowels in the second piece using the drill press 

 

I recommend a good jig! as its difficult to located the precise location.










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