Miller Dowel Joinery Starter Kit

Miller Dowel has reintroduced peg construction with distinct advantages over standard dowel construction.

• Stepped design forms a tight joint all the way through
• Far superior holding power than straight dowels
• Minimal tools required
• Use to reinforce many types of wood joints
• Easy and fast to install from the outside of the project

Miller dowels are simple products that can add beauty and longevity to any project. We offer 4 hardwood species, in 3 sizes, and the drill bits you'll need to properly use your new joining components. Whether professional or hobbyist, we promise you will love Miller Dowels.

Voted one of the hot new tools from the 2002 Show Circuit by Wood Magazine!

How does it work?

The key to its utility is the unique patented stepped design. The first section acts like a clamp that securely holds the first piece to the second. The second section gives the joint shear strength. The remaining sections bond with the anchor pieces to form a secure joint. The sections are not tapered, which means that the glue surface remains intact through the entire length of the dowel engaging with the wood.

The stepped design of a Miller dowel achieves three or more separate parallel diameters for gluing strength and hold-down force. Each step has a radial ledge of 45 degrees. Each dowel is turned to a furniture-grade tolerance of +/- .008 of an inch and is kiln-dried to a moisture content of 7% to 9%.

Select a size for your project

• Use 1X for Wood Pieces up to 1-1/8 inches in thickness
• Use 2X for Wood Pieces up to 1-5/8 inches in thickness
• Use Mini X for Wood Pieces 1/2 inch thickness and up to a maximum of 3/4 inches thickness

Using Miller Dowels

1. Select the best-sized Miller Dowel and corresponding Miller Dowel Drill Bit for your application. Align and secure the wood pieces to be joined. (You may even choose to glue and set all components in place.) Drill the stepped pilot hole for the dowel.
2. Throughly clear all wood debris out of the hole. Use forced air from an air compressor, canned air, or blow with a straw.  ALWAYS BE SURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!
3. Spread a small amount of glue on the ribbed sections of the dowel and insert it so that it drops approximately two-thirds its length. (It will self-center and align with the 2nd board even if you have not pre-glued or clamped the components.)
4. Tap the dowel until fully inserted.
5. Trim/sand any raised portion.

Start Kit Package Contents

Kits for 1X and 2X sizes include one (1) drill bit and forty (40) Birch dowels. The Mini X kit includes one (1) drill bit and one hundred (100) Mini X Birch dowels.

Shipping Policy

Orders placed before 11:00AM ship the same day. Allow 1-4 business days for delivery in the continental United States.

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