How Do You Join Virtually Any Two Pieces Of Wood With Dowels?
• Buy dowels: You can buy yours from a wooden dowel supplier or your local hardware store. • Drill dowel joints: This is done easily by drilling into one of the pieces you want to join with a drill bit that is the same diameter as your wooden dowel. Drill slightly deeper than the length of your dowel, this makes room for wood glue. Tape or any other kind of indicator on your drill bit will help you know when to stop drilling • Mark your second piece of wood: Indicate on your second piece of wood where you need to drill for the next dowel hole. • Cut the holes into your second piece of wood: Follow the same directions in step 1. • Insert your wooden dowels: ensure that all the holes line up, and that your wooden dowel pin joint is flush before you add glue to the joint.
