Dowel Rods

Hardwood Dowel Rods – Premium Unfinished Wood Dowels for Crafting, Furniture & DIY Projects

Looking for perfectly milled unfinished wood dowels for your next project? Our precision-cut hardwood dowel rods are trusted by professionals, hobbyists, and educators alike. Made from kiln-dried birch, oak, and maple, each dowel is CNC-machined to ±0.01” tolerance for a clean, reliable fit—ideal for woodworking, cabinetry, furniture building, toy making, and home crafts.

Available in diameters from 1/8" to 2" and lengths up to 48", our dowels are sanded smooth, warp-resistant, and ready to stain, paint, or finish as-is. Whether you're prototyping, repairing furniture, or creating handmade gifts, these dowels deliver strength, beauty, and precision in every cut.

Why Choose Craftparts.com for Wooden Dowels?

• Unmatched Precision: CNC-machined for consistent sizing, tight tolerances, and professional-grade results.
• Hardwood Selection:
  • Birch: Lightweight and smooth—perfect for crafts, kids' toys, and hobby projects.
  • Oak: Heavy-duty strength for furniture repair, shelves, and structural uses.
  • Maple: Dense, fine-grained wood—ideal for visible details and premium finishes.
• Bulk Pricing: Buy dowels in bulk for classrooms, workshops, or large-scale production—volume discounts available.
• Fast Shipping: Orders ship same day when placed by 1 PM CT, Monday–Friday. Some limitations apply.

Popular Uses for Wood Dowel Rods

• Cabinetry & Joinery: Reinforce wood joints and create custom cabinetry components.
• Furniture Making: Build shelves, tables, or restore antiques with confidence.
• Crafts & DIY Projects: Design pegboards, coat racks, mobiles, and wooden decor.
• Educational STEM Kits: Ideal for models, prototypes, and classroom engineering kits.
• Toy Making: Assemble wooden trains, dollhouses, and handcrafted gifts.

Looking for accessories? Pair your dowels with matching dowel caps, wood beads, toy wheels, or screw eyes and hooks to complete your project.

Wood Dowel Specifications

FAQs & Woodworking Tips

• What’s the strongest wood for dowels? Oak offers the best strength-to-weight ratio for structural support.
• Need oversized dowels? We carry maple dowels in larger diameters up to 2”.
• Looking for custom lengths? Request a custom cut—you'll receive a quote within 24 hours.
• How to avoid splitting? Pre-drill holes 1/64" wider than the dowel diameter for a snug, crack-free fit.

All dowel rods are kiln-dried, sanded, and inspected before shipping. Fast delivery and 30-day returns guaranteed.