Metric Dowels VS STANDARD Dowels
In the wood products industry, dowel pins are sold by two different types of measurement systems.
- Metric – The international standard for measurements
Example: 5mm dowel pin
- Fractional (inches) – The measurement system adopted by the U.S.
Fractional Example: 2 inch dowel pin
Metric Dowel Pin Sizes
Diameters: 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm
Lengths: 16mm, 25mm, 30mm, 32mm, 35mm, 38mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 60mm, 100mm and 127mm.
DOWEL ENDS: This precision dowel’s leading edge is made with a 30 degree taper for an easy start.
KILN DRIED: All of our hardwood dowel pins are kiln dried which only 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.
STRENGTH: One of the strongest woods. There are only a few other woods stronger than birch.
QUALITY: We perform critical quality checks before we ship our pins.