What Does a Dowelling Do?
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What is the purpose of a dowel?
A dowel is the term commonly used to reference a small piece of cylindrical wood that is used for aligning and fastening pieces of a construction project.
When should I use a dowel joint?
Dowels are used for making strong, accurate joints in wood. They are thicker and sturdier than nails or screws and therefore less prone to breakage. They provide a stronger joint than just using glue as they insert into both the pieces of wood being joined together. This means they cannot easily snap apart.
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