Dowelling
/ˈdaʊəlɪŋ/noun
A wooden or metal rod that fits into a hole made in another piece to support or join them together.
Use a dowelling jig to ensure that the holes for the dowelling rods are perfectly aligned in both pieces of wood.
Often appears as...
- dowelling jig
- dowelling joint
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A wooden or metal rod that fits into a hole made in another piece to support or join them together.
Use a dowelling jig to ensure that the holes for the dowelling rods are perfectly aligned in both pieces of wood.
Often appears as...
- dowelling jig
- dowelling joint
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Carpentry Term
Dowelling is often used in carpentry and woodworking contexts to describe joining pieces of wood.
The carpenter explained that dowelling provides a strong joint between the chair legs and seat.
Pro Tip 2/3Precise Alignment
Accuracy is important; 'dowelling' implies creating precise holes and insertion for a snug fit.
The shelves were wobbly because the dowelling was not accurately done.
Pro Tip 3/3Tool Use
Using 'dowelling' suggests you may also need to use specific tools like a dowelling jig for the task.
He picked up his dowelling jig to start assembling the bookcase.
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