tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336148890444001106.post3418234421954321529..comments2024-02-10T23:56:17.917-08:00Comments on Woodworks by John: Poor Man's Dowel PlateJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01854594428032733260noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336148890444001106.post-18155672174342154562013-10-19T13:36:19.146-07:002013-10-19T13:36:19.146-07:00Just need a plate of steel and the correct size dr...Just need a plate of steel and the correct size drill bit. No need to counter sink the other side really it just helps cut and especially if you don't plan making a whole lot. I would imagine a 1/4" piece of steel should work. For the drill bit, get a bit used for drilling steel that is the diameter of the dowel you want. If it is 9/32" dia, get a 9/32" drill bit. Make sure when drilling steel you use a center punch and hammer before drilling! Otherwise the bit will go all over the place. As for getting the steel, any big box hardware stock have steel stock if you want to buy it or if you have a salvage yard (more than just automotive) I would go there to get a piece of steel that is flat and around 1/4" thick or more. solderjoint13https://www.blogger.com/profile/01341050619177481505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3336148890444001106.post-85672792757979760692013-08-01T16:17:05.836-07:002013-08-01T16:17:05.836-07:00So, I'm a beginner here. I need a small stock ...So, I'm a beginner here. I need a small stock (about 8) 9/32" end grain dowels for a guitar project I'm doing. Where can I get the materials to make my own dowel plate? Would it be worth it?Justinheronmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585131417855026181noreply@blogger.com