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The Fort Fasteners Wooden Dowel is an essential component for woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts seeking reliable alignment and structural reinforcement in joinery projects. Crafted from responsibly sourced, dried beechwood, these dowels offer superior strength and consistency for assembly, though users should ensure their drill bits match the 12mm diameter precisely to maintain a tight, professional-grade fit.
| Colour | Beige |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | FFF1417-(1000) |
| Brand | Fort Fasteners |
They are made from durable, dried, responsibly sourced beechwood.
The fluting allows trapped air and excess glue to escape, which prevents the wood from splitting when the dowel is inserted.
Beechwood is generally intended for interior use. If used outdoors, the dowels must be treated with appropriate wood preservative and sealed from moisture.
They feature chamfered or fluted ends to assist with easy insertion, but the main body remains a consistent 12mm diameter.
This pack contains 1000 individual wooden dowels.
Verify your drill bit is exactly 12mm. If the hole is slightly too tight, clear away any wood shavings or debris from the base of the hole.
Check the drill bit for wear or wobble. If the hole is too large, use a slightly thicker adhesive or consider shifting the dowel location if structural integrity is compromised.
Ensure the dowel is not bottoming out. Check that the hole is at least 1-2mm deeper than the exposed portion of the dowel.
To achieve the best results, use a high-quality 12mm brad-point drill bit to ensure a clean, accurate hole. When installing, apply a thin layer of wood glue inside the hole before tapping the dowel in gently with a rubber mallet.
Compatibility: These dowels are compatible with most standard furniture-grade timber, including plywood, MDF, and solid hardwoods.
Care: Store the dowels in a dry, temperature-controlled environment. Because they are made of kiln-dried wood, moisture exposure before use can cause them to swell, making installation difficult. Keep the remaining stock sealed in a moisture-resistant container after opening the package.
