Dowel Jig

Using it well

• Use dowel centres to transfer the hole position from one part to its mate.
• Cut a shallow groove in the dowel — trapped glue has nowhere to go and can split the workpiece.
• Keep the jig clamped tight; any movement shows up as a misaligned joint.

Compatible materials

Materials this tool handles without compromise. Where a material is not listed, check that the tool is rated for it before committing to a cut.

• Hardwood
• Softwood
• Plywood
• MDF

Reference sample in 3D

The model above is a real ash reference block rendered in the browser. It is simulated from a height field rather than photographed, so you can rotate it to see how light behaves across the grain, the end grain and the edges. Drag it, or use the view buttons to look at the top face or the end grain in isolation.