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Dowel centers are inserted into the [[dowel]] holes in one of the two pieces to be joined, which is then pressed (or | Dowel centers are inserted into the [[dowel]] holes in one of the two pieces to be joined, which is then pressed (or [[hammer]]ed, if necessary) against the location of the designated joint on the other piece. The marks they leave behind show you where to [[Wood Drill Bits|drill]] and save you a lot of measuring and swearing! | ||
We have a set of four 8 mm dowel centers. | We have a set of four 8 mm dowel centers. | ||
[[File:Resized wardrobe drawers 11.JPG|left|thumb|the centers are inserted into a drilled piece, then pushed into the other one where they leave marks telling you where to drill next]] | |||
[[Category:Marking & Measuring]] | [[Category:Marking & Measuring]] | ||
[[Category:Woodworking]] | [[Category:Woodworking]] | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 12 November 2018
| ToolInfoBox Dowel Centers | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Dübelmarkierer, "Dübelfix" |
| Type: | marking tool |
| Material: | wood, dowels |
| Used with: | drill; hammer or mallet |
| Location: | wood workshop |
Dowel centers are inserted into the dowel holes in one of the two pieces to be joined, which is then pressed (or hammered, if necessary) against the location of the designated joint on the other piece. The marks they leave behind show you where to drill and save you a lot of measuring and swearing!
We have a set of four 8 mm dowel centers.
