1-3/4" x 36" Maple Wood Dowel

1-3/4" x 36" Maple Wood Dowel — Solid Hardwood Rod for Furniture, Crafting & DIY Projects

This 1-3/4" diameter by 36" maple wood dowel is crafted from kiln-dried solid hard maple, prized for its strength, stability, and fine grain. It provides a smooth, consistent diameter perfect for woodworking, furniture components, and creative applications, while also serving as a reliable blank canvas for painting, staining, carving, or structural use.

Key Features

• Made from solid hard maple with dense grain for durability and long-term reliability.
• Pre-sanded, tumble-smoothed surface saves prep time and accepts custom finishes evenly.
• Consistent 1.75" diameter with ±0.01" tolerance ensures a uniform fit in multi-part projects.
• Kiln-dried to optimal moisture levels, reducing risk of warping or cracking.
• Flat, square cut ends simplify joining, assembly, or insertion into fixtures.
• Smooth surface with low splinter risk for safer handling and cleaner results.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1-3/4" (1.75" exact, 28/16" fraction) / 44.45 mm
• Length: 36.00" (3 ft) / 914.40 mm
• Weight: Approximately 2 lbs (32 oz / 0.91 kg)
• Material: Solid hard maple, fine-grain hardwood
• Finish: Unfinished, tumble-sanded smooth
• Tolerance: ±0.01" via CNC machining
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried for consistent stability
• End Cut: Square/flat for precise fitting
• Surface Porosity: Low to moderate, ideal for paint or stain absorption
• Strength: Furniture-grade solid hardwood with high wear resistance

Suggested Uses

If the 2" dowel feels like a heavy-duty linebacker, this 1-3/4" version is its slightly leaner but equally handy cousin. At just the right balance of size and strength, it’s ideal for stout chair or table legs, curtain rods, flagpoles, or handrails that need both heft and polish. Woodworkers often use it as a reliable structural element in joinery, while DIYers love it for costumes, cosplay props, and staff-like creations. Teachers find it useful for classroom manipulatives and craft workshops, and hobbyists have turned it into tool handles and carved art pieces. Martial arts trainers value this dowel as a practice stick with a comfortable, solid grip. One particularly clever project? Cutting it into shorter sections to build custom rolling pins—because who doesn’t love a woodworking project you can bake with afterward! It’s a workhorse piece with just enough refinement to keep showing up in all kinds of creative and practical builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this dowel fit a 1.75" hole?
  Yes, it measures a consistent 1.75" diameter with a ±0.01" tolerance, making it a snug fit in a properly sized hole or socket.
• Do I need to sand it before finishing?
  No, it arrives tumble-sanded smooth, so you can apply paint, stain, or sealant without additional prep.
• Can I order multiple dowels for a class or project?
  Yes, bulk orders are available and often chosen by teachers, workshops, and commercial users for batch projects.
• Will the maple warp over time?
  The dowel is kiln-dried to reduce moisture, which minimizes the risk of warping or cracking as long as it’s stored properly indoors.
• What adhesives are recommended?
  It bonds securely with wood glue, PVA, epoxy, CA glue, or hot glue, depending on your application.
• Can I machine this with woodworking tools?
  Yes, it’s excellent for turning, routing, carving, or cutting with saws, lathes, drill presses, and CNC tools.
• Is it safe to use outdoors?
  Indoor use is best, but with a quality exterior-grade finish it can handle outdoor projects.
• How much does each dowel weigh?
  Each unit weighs about 2 lbs (32 oz), giving it a solid and balanced feel.
• Will maple take stain evenly?
  Maple’s fine grain accepts stain and sealers well, though for best results a pre-stain conditioner helps achieve an even color.
• How should I store the dowel?
  Keep it flat, dry, and out of direct sunlight to maintain its shape and stability over time.

Reliable, smooth, and strong, this 1-3/4" maple dowel is a dependable choice for woodworkers, makers, and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it becomes part of a table, a prop, or an inventive new project, its quality ensures your work is built to last.