1" x 36" Wooden Dowel

1" x 36" Birch Wooden Dowel: Hardwood Dowel Rod for Craft and Structural Projects

This 1-inch diameter, 36-inch long dowel rod is made from solid birch hardwood, designed to provide stable, strong support for a range of crafting, woodworking, and structural applications. Its kiln-dried, unfinished surface with a smooth tumble sanding offers an excellent base for paint, stain, carving or engraving, making it suitable for projects requiring both durability and finish flexibility.

Key Features

• Solid Birch Hardwood: Provides high strength and minimal flexibility, ideal for load-bearing or structural components in furniture, fixtures, or heavy crafts.
• Kiln-Dried for Stability: Reduced moisture content limits warping and cracking, ensuring consistent shape and fit.
• Smooth, Unfinished Surface: Tumble-sanded finish minimizes splinters and preparation time while accepting paint, stain, laser engraving, or woodburning.
• Accurate Diameter and Length: Diameter of 1" (±0.01"), length 36" (±0.01") ensures uniform, reliable sizing for easy installation and appearance consistency in multi-piece constructs.
• Flat, Square Ends: Allows precise joining, drilling, or cutting without uneven surfaces.
• Low Edge Splinter Risk: Safe and clean handling for crafts, woodworking, and DIY use.
• Compatible with Common Adhesives: Works with wood glue, epoxy, hot glue, and craft adhesives for strong project bonds.
• Versatile Carving and Machining: Accepts drilling, turning, or shaping for detailed customizations.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1 inch (1" = 32/32 inch), Tolerance ±0.01"
• Length: 36 inches (3 feet), Tolerance ±0.01"
• Material: Birch Hardwood, sustainably sourced
• Weight: Approx. 0.69 lbs per dowel
• Finish: Unfinished with tumble-sanded smooth surface; visible grain
• End Cut: Flat, square cut
• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried for enhanced dimensional stability
• Flexibility: Very low (rigid, strong)
• Shipping: Packaged in ASTM D5118-compliant boxes for transit protection
• Storage: Store in dry, climate-controlled space to avoid moisture damage
• Made in: [Specify Country if known, otherwise omit]

Suggested Uses

• Furniture components such as legs, supports, or closet rods requiring robust, stable wood parts.
• Heavy-duty craft projects including signage supports, tool handles, cake stand posts, and martial arts practice sticks.
• Custom woodworking applications needing durable, smooth dowels that can be painted or stained.
• Educational and DIY projects: Teacher resources like building manipulatives, parent-child crafts including paintable ornaments, game pieces, or robot parts.
• Professional making of fixtures, commercial craft manufacturing, and woodworking education.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this fit a 1-inch diameter hole?
  Yes, the dowel measures 1 inch in diameter with a minimal tolerance of ±0.01", suitable for standard 1-inch holes used in furniture making or crafting.
• Is the surface ready for painting or staining?
  The dowel comes unfinished but is tumble-sanded smooth, making it ready to accept paint, stain, woodburning, and other finishing techniques without additional sanding.
• Can I drill or carve this dowel?
  Yes, birch hardwood is compatible with drilling, carving, turning, and other machining methods for detailed custom work.
• How are the dowels shipped to avoid damage?
  All dowels are shipped in boxes that meet ASTM D5118 standards, providing protective packaging to prevent breakage during transit.
• Is it possible to order in bulk for classroom or commercial projects?
  Yes, dowels are available in multiple pack sizes including 1, 10, 50, or bulk quantities to accommodate both small and large orders.
• Is this wood suitable for food-contact projects?
  The dowel is unfinished hardwood and requires a food-safe sealant for any direct food contact applications, such as dessert stands.
• What type of glue works best for assembling these dowels?
  Wood glue, epoxy, hot glue, and most craft adhesives provide strong adhesion for projects involving this birch dowel.

This 1" x 36" Birch Wooden Dowel combines strength, finish-ready surface, and dimensional reliability, making it a dependable choice for crafting, woodworking, and structural projects that demand sturdy, smooth, and straight wooden components.