Shop Made Dowel

[cabinetman]

This is interesting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwDjedeJCZ0

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[pelligrini]

That is a pretty cool idea. Seems like a lot easier than a dowel plate.

[radhak]

Neat - and looking at this linked web-page, looks a bit like the work our old friend Nikki used to do! (Can't read - is it japanese?)

wonder what blade he uses, or if it matters.

[cabinetman]

Neat - and looking at this linked web-page, looks a bit like the work our old friend Nikki used to do! (Can't read - is it japanese?)

wonder what blade he uses, or if it matters.

It looks like a reciprocating saw blade.

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[Lonnie in Orlando]

Pretty neat. Hope I can keep that in my memory bank.

Did you see how he held the larger piece in the drill? Looks like a spade bit into a slot, then a hose clamp draws it tight.

- Lonnie

[chopnhack]

LOL, that was awesome. See, who needs a Lee Nielsen Dowel plate

[JoeyGee]

I assume this is for all those times when you REALLY need a dowel at 2 a.m. and HD isn't open?

I know, I know, sometimes you need a specific diameter dowel, and of a species other than oak or poplar...

[BizCoach]

This one makes a larger diameter dowel with a band saw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLa-mOnB-qs

looks like they put a nail in the end of the wood to attach it to the drill.

[Richard in Smithville]

I bought a set of these from Lee Valley. It takes a little set up but they work well.

[cabinetman]

I bought a set of these from Lee Valley. It takes a little set up but they work well.

Looks like they would do the trick if you need specific sizes.

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