Metric Dowel Pins Guide and Pricing
Our hardwood pins are manufactured with precision to ensure exacting standards and solid joints in wood working projects.
About Metric Dowel Pins
Grooves run length-wise along these dowel pins tublar body to allow the pin to compress into the hole with reduced stress to the joint. Metric dowel pins provide for easy flow of glue, pushing the air out of the pocket during insertion and providing superior bonding of the dowel to the wood joint. .
SIZES & PRICING DETAILS
Check out Pricing on these Popular Sizes:
5mm Metric Dowel Pins » 6mm Metric Dowel Pins »
8mm Dowel Pins » 10mm Dowel Pins »
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Metric Dowels VS STANDARD Dowels
In the wood products industry, dowel pins are sold by two different types of measurement systems.
1. Metric – The international standard for measurements
Example: 5mm dowel pin
2. Fractional (inches) – The measurement system adopted by the U.S.
Fractional Example: 2 inch dowel pin
Features of Metric Pins
DOWEL ENDS: This precision dowel's leading edge is made with a 30 degree taper for an easy start.
KILN DRIED: Air dried wooden pins can have a moisture content anywhere from 12 to 20%. This can cause the dowel pin to distort or change sizes. Kiln dried dowels have a moisture content of 6 to 8%.
WOOD TYPE: Hardwood Metric Dowel Pins. By using a hardwood dowel pin, it will result in a strong wear-resistant fit.
QUALITY: We perform critical quality checks before we ship our pins.
FAQ'S
What diameter of a metric dowel pin should you use for your furniture or cabinet project?
The diameter of the dowel should not be more than 1/2 of the woods thickness.
What size should the hole be?
The dowel holes should be a fraction deeper than the length of your dowel pin to assure a gapless joint.
What pressure should I apply to insert a metric dowel pin?
If the metric dowel pin needs a little coaxing, use a rubber mallet.
How should I glue the dowel into the joint?
Use a wood glue to securly hold the dowel in place. Before gluing and clamping operations are complete, be sure to check to make sure your joints are square.
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