Dowel joinery is a great alternative to drilling pocket holes. They are ideal for making cabinet face frames and other small woodworking projects. Dowel holes can be marked by manually measuring and ...

In this video, I show my step-by-step process for making a dowel jig that allows me to drill precise, centered holes in my ...

Achieve perfect, precise dowel joints every time with this self-centering doweling jig. Designed for accuracy and ease, this simple yet highly effective tool ensures that dowels align perfectly in ...

wood dowel stuck in house wall timber with shavings surrounding it - Dmitrii Balabanov/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For such a simple component, crafting a ...

In the last Joinery 101 post, we took a look at joining boards using clamps and glue. Dowels are a simple way to make glued joints even stronger by using small pegs to keep things together. Creating ...

These three basic woodworking joints — including dowel joints, biscuit joints, and pocket screws — bring beginner wood projects together. If you’ve got a vision for building your own furniture, ...

Woodworking is full of heated debates, thanks to the range of options available for your project. When it comes to the choice of materials, tools, and joinery, there's a pool of variety to pick from.