In the last Joinery 101 post, we took a look at joining boards using clamps and glue. Dowels are a simple way to make glued joints even stronger by using small pegs to keep things together.

Square stock can then be forced through the holes to produce the dowels. [Pask] notes that there are several methods to use the dowel plate. Hammering the wood stock through the holes works best ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thinking about making a tiered celebration cake? Then you'll need to learn how to dowel your bakes to lend your stack much-needed stability.

“My #1 shop rule: If you have to do something more than once, make a jig. My #2 shop rule: Use dowels only when absolutely nothing else works! “Since it appears this is being done by ...

TikTokers are using cheap wooden dowels to give their furniture an expensive fluted look. Two interior designers told Insider they thought the idea was smart and affordable. They also said ...