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DFM Tool Works

Doweling Tool - Premium Dowel Maker Tool, Versatile Dowel Plate, High-Grade A2 Steel for Woodworking, Made in USA - English 17 Holes, Multi-Size

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Size: English 17 Holes


Features

  • ROBUST MATERIAL QUALITY: Crafted from Precision Machined and Ground 3/8" Thick A2 Tool Steel, the DFM Tool Works Dowel Maker is built for durability and precision. Its steel plate with holes is designed to withstand rigorous woodworking tasks, making it a reliable tool for both professionals and hobbyists.

Manufacturer: ‎DFM Tool Works


Part Number: ‎DFMA2STD17


Item Weight: ‎15.5 ounces


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎DFMA2STD17


Size: ‎English 17 Holes


Material: ‎American-made A2 tool steel


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Cutting Diameter: ‎0.63 Inches


Measurement System: ‎Inch


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Assembled Diameter: ‎0.63 Inches


Date First Available: April 1, 2019


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    • Take your time and make near perfect dowels
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I needed some 1/2” dowels but wanted them made with treated wood. I cut short pieces out of a treated 2x4 that were approximately 3/4” by 3/4” square -a square dowel. I used a draw knife to round it off enough to be driven with a rubber mallet through the 5/8” hole in the cutter then working down using the smaller holes until I could do the last cut using the 1/2 “ hole. I was considering buying a cheaper version of this tool but this tool seems to be of high quality. I believe it is worth the extra money. Made in USA. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024 by esva1951 esva1951
    • Wow. This really works.
I got this mostly as a curiosity. I got some plug cutters to make plugs, and thought I'd get this as well to see how it worked. It's thicker steel than I realized. Heavy duty bit of kit. I clamped it in a vise, I didn't mount it with screws. It works! Turns out a nice dowel. Many more sizes than the plug cutter set, so that's good. It's a bit slower, so that's a tradeoff. I'm glad I got it, worth the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024 by K. ONeill
    • Master Woodworker review
Quickly, this is a perfectly made tool for making dowel/peg that is used as a tree nail in woodworking. The cutting burr is extremely sharp and durable. The bottom has a larger exit hole about half way down the thickness of the steel, which provides ease of exit either by moving the exiting peg. The sides of the steel have a shoulder, which sits perfectly in the workbench vise jaws. The secret of getting a straight peg is to chop the blank with a chisel and find the straightest grain, otherwise the peg will not be straight. The benefit of having the holes in small increments is that there is a minimal pounding needed for the operation—that is, by starting from a slightly larger diameter, I can easily size the peg. I can’t find any disadvantages or defects… and for that I’d like to thank the whole team—from idea givers, to engineers, to machinists—thank you!!! Oh and the price is way too low for the quality of the workmanship being made right here in the USA! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022 by Jake Gevorgian
    • Works well enough
I've made my own dowel jig before, and this product works a little better than that, not sure if that justifies the price. First test was a walnut blank at 36"...the first one simply broke, but I got the second one down to 1/4 as needed. The finish is a little rough, and not even. It looks more like a natural tree/twig than straight, but individual pieces are certainly the right size, and usable. Will have to sand afterwards. Overall, keeping it. It's less sketchy that in the router table, and much less pricey than a varitas, so yay! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023 by Christopher Niemann
    • Truly a Premium Dowel Maker Tool
Truly impressed with the quality and overall tool. I've used it mainly with maple wood but it has performed so much better that expected. I was surprised by the weight and thickness and high recommend this for your wood working.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Tough and reasonably sharp
Review Image by Eli P Eli P
Made some dowels out of Paduak and Bloodwood, they were straight enough! I don’t have experience with other similar tools so I can’t compare, but I’m happy with the results. IMO it’s worth paying the extra $$$ for USA made and super tough steel.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024 by Eli P Eli P
    • Round dowel maker
I bought this so I could make round dowels out of spare small wood stock I have left over from other projects. I want to use it so I can make make dowels that will contrast with the wood I use for making a box . This is a very well made piece of heavy metal and should last a long time.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024 by James Reynolds
    • Works very well and does the job.
I bought this doweling tool when other methods of making dowels failed. Deep plug cutters dulled very quickly. I use this for making hard wood dowels of the same species as my main project. The key to making quality dowels is getting the wood stock centered in your drill bit. If it's off, there's a lot of travel and vibration, causing uneven cuts and an inconsistent size in your dowels. I start cutting with the larger diameters and work my way down to one size just larger than I need. Then I finish the dowels, still using the drill to sand down to the exact diameter i need. If you're using the dowels for joinery, you can just cut down to the actual size you need. The tool is keeping the original sharpness and I've no issues with dullness anywhere. To be honest, I haven't tried the smallest dowel sizes yet. Everything I've done is 1/2 inch and larger. But I don't see how they would be different other than really needing to center your stock to start to prevent breakage. Like most things, it takes a little practice to get the results you're looking for, but I'll be using this method to create my dowels in the future. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024 by Robert J.

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