1-1/2" x 36" Maple Wood Dowel

1-1/2" x 36" Maple Wood Dowel: Durable Wood Dowel for Craft and Structural Projects

A solid maple wood dowel measuring 1-1/2 inches in diameter and 36 inches long, designed to meet the needs of woodworkers, hobbyists, and builders requiring a strong, stable component for crafts or structural applications. This dowel offers excellent strength and minimal movement, making it a reliable choice for projects demanding durability and precision in fit.

Key Features

• Pre-sanded smooth surface reduces preparation time and ensures ease of finishing with paint, stain, or sealants.
• Dense, fine-grained hard maple wood provides exceptional strength and resistance to warping or cracking.
• Consistent 1-1/2" diameter with CNC machining ensures uniformity for reliable fit and appearance in sets or assemblies.
• Kiln-dried to optimal moisture content to maintain shape stability and minimize expansion or contraction.
• Flat, square cut ends facilitate clean joinery and easy installation.
• Low to moderate surface porosity allows for even absorption of coatings, preventing blotchy finishes.
• High suitability for carving, drilling, routing, and sanding without splintering or deformation.
• Pack sizes available from single dowels up to bulk quantities for larger projects or commercial supply.
• Packaging meets ASTM D5118 standards with edge protection to ensure safe shipping.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1-1/2" (1 1/2 inch, or 1 1/2") / 38.10 mm
• Length: 36" (3 feet) / 914.40 mm
• Weight (Each): Approximately 1.38 lbs
• Material: Hard Maple, dense and fine-grained wood species
• Tolerance: ±0.01" for precise diameter control
• Finish: Unfinished, tumble-sanded smooth
• End Cut Type: Flat/Square cut
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to reduce warping and cracking
• Origin: Not specified but CNC machined for quality control
• Strength Rating: High, suitable for weight-bearing and structural applications
• Surface Hardness: High – resists dents and abrasion
• Stability: Excellent post-cut with minimal splintering
• Glue Compatibility: Excellent adhesion with wood glue, PVA, CA, epoxy, and hot glue
• Finish Compatibility: Ideal for paint, stain, pyrography, laser engraving, and sealants

Suggested Uses

• Furniture components including knobs, legs, spindles, and handrails
• Structural joinery and dowel-based assemblies requiring strong load support
• Educational and craft projects like teacher resources (math manipulatives), toy making, dollhouse furniture, and game pieces
• Hobbyist applications including carving projects, custom tool handles, and decorative accents
• Props, flagpoles, curtain rods, and practice batons
• Suitable for indoor uses primarily; outdoor use possible with proper weather-resistant finishing

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this dowel fit a 1-1/2" diameter hole?
  Yes, the dowel measures a consistent 1-1/2" diameter with a ±0.01" tolerance, making it suitable for any hole sized accordingly.
• Is the wood sanded and ready for painting or finishing?
  Yes, it is tumble-sanded smooth and requires no additional sanding before applying paint, stain, or sealants.
• Can I order in bulk for classroom or commercial projects?
  Yes, Craftparts offers pack sizes ranging from single dowels to bulk quantities for larger scale needs.
• Is this dowel resistant to warping or cracking?
  The dowel is kiln-dried to optimal moisture levels, providing high stability and resistance to warping or cracking over time.
• What adhesives work best with this maple dowel?
  This dowel has excellent adherence with various glues including wood glue, PVA, CA (cyanoacrylate), epoxy, and hot glue.
• Can I safely drill or carve this dowel without splintering?
  Yes, the hard maple wood and smooth finish allow for clean carving, drilling, and routing with minimal splintering.
• How is the dowel packaged for shipping?
  All dowels are shipped in boxes that meet ASTM D5118 packaging standards with edge protection to prevent damage during transit.
• Is this dowel suitable for outdoor projects?
  It is primarily intended for indoor use; however, it can be used outdoors if finished with a proper weather-resistant coating.
• What tools can I use to cut or shape this dowel?
  Compatible tools include table saws, band saws, lathes, hand saws, drills, routers, and CNC machines.
• What is the static load capacity of this dowel?
  While not officially rated, builders commonly estimate a capacity between 300 and 400 lbs depending on application and span.

This detailed information ensures you have confidence in selecting the right maple wood dowel to meet your crafting or building project needs.