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	The term [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel ''''Dowel''''] most commonly refers to circular rods of timber. Wooden '''Dowel''' ''(or '''Dowelling''')'' is available in a range of sizes - 5mm, 6mm, 8mm 10mm and 12mm being in common use. '''Dowel''' rods can be cut into short lengths and used to reinforce '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Joints]]'''.		__TOC__


	When used to make a '''[[Dowel Joint]]''' in this way, it is important to create a 'flat' along the length, or make a saw cut, to allow the excess glue to escape when the joint is brought together under pressure. Commercially available pre-cut '''Dowels''' are ribbed along their length for the same purpose.		=====Description=====
			The term [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel ''''Dowel''''] most commonly refers to circular rods of timber. Wooden '''Dowel''' ''(or '''Dowelling''')'' is available in a range of sizes - 5mm, 6mm, 8mm 10mm and 12mm being in common use.


			=====Features and Applications=====
			'''Dowel''' rods can be cut into short lengths and used to reinforce '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Joints]]'''. When used to make a '''[[Dowel Joint]]''' in this way, it is important to create a 'flat' along the length, or make a saw cut, to allow the excess glue to escape when the joint is brought together under pressure. Commercially available pre-cut '''Dowels''' are ribbed along their length for the same purpose.


	Short lengths of '''Dowel''' can also be made by driving pieces of timber through a '''[[Dowel Plate]]'''.		Short lengths of '''Dowel''' can also be made by driving pieces of timber through a '''[[Dowel Plate]]'''.


			{{Dowel Joint Buyers Guide}}


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	The term [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel ''''Dowel''''] most commonly refers to circular rods of timber. '''Dowel''' rods can be cut into short lengths and used to reinforce '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Joints]]'''.		The term [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel ''''Dowel''''] most commonly refers to circular rods of timber. Wooden '''Dowel''' ''(or '''Dowelling''')'' is available in a range of sizes - 5mm, 6mm, 8mm 10mm and 12mm being in common use. '''Dowel''' rods can be cut into short lengths and used to reinforce '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Joints]]'''.

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[[File:Dowel.png|300px|right]]
The term [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel ''''Dowel''''] most commonly refers to circular rods of timber. '''Dowel''' rods can be cut into short lengths and used to reinforce '''[[Butt Joint|Butt Joints]]'''.

When used to make a '''[[Dowel Joint]]''' in this way, it is important to create a 'flat' along the length, or make a saw cut, to allow the excess glue to escape when the joint is brought together under pressure. Commercially available pre-cut '''Dowels''' are ribbed along their length for the same purpose.

Short lengths of '''Dowel''' can also be made by driving pieces of timber through a '''[[Dowel Plate]]'''.

[[Category:Terminology]]