Our dowel maker lets you make perfectly sized dowels from 1/4" to 1" dia. in 1/16" increments, up to 4' long (or longer in the larger diameters) from any wood species you wish
The process uses two A2 tool steel blades, one for roughing and the other for final sizing
Just rip square stock 1/8" oversize and drive it through the dowel maker using a square socket drive in an electric drill
Following simple instructions, set the two blades for the size you want, make a short section of dowel and then adjust the finishing blade to bring the dowel to exact size
The fine adjustment is required since woods of different densities have different fiber springback when cut
The cast and anodized aluminum body drilled to make 1" dia. dowel and includes both 1" and 15/16" steel guide bushings
The range of blade adjustment lets you make dowel as much as 1/16" undersize (frequently an advantage when you want it slightly undersize for a sliding fit) so we include a 1/16" undersize guide bushing
The body of the dowel maker incorporates micrometer adjustments in both blade-fixing mechanisms
Also included is a simple jig for precise replacement of blades when they have to be removed for sharpening
Can be held in a vise, bolted to a bench, or anchored through a 3/4" dog hole using the optional dog assembly
The basic dowel maker comes with the body and blades, a 1 1/8" square socket drive with drive adapter, 1" and 15/16" guide bushings, a wrench and hex keys
Optional inserts are available separately
The master set comes with the inserts and bushings necessary for the 13 dowel sizes from 1/4" to 1" in 1/16" increments, all in a fitted case that holds everything except the bulky main body
The case is also available separately if you choose to build your set over time
