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dowel [′dau̇l]
(design engineering) A headless, cylindrical pin which is sunk into corresponding holes in adjoining parts, to locate the parts relative to each other or to join them together. Also known as dowel pin. A round wooden stick from which dowel pins are cut. dowel A cylindrical wood or metal rod; used to secure two pieces of wood, stone, concrete, etc., by inserting it in a hole through the two members. Dowel an inserted pin for connecting parts in joinery. It consists of a wooden or plastic cylinder 6–20 mm in diameter and 25–160 mm long. The ends are slightly beveled, and the sides are fluted to allow air to escape when the dowel is driven into a hole. The dowel is smeared with glue before insertion. Dowel joints are more economical than mortise joints. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | com Products: Dimension, edge-glued panels, furniture frames Machining: Trimming, boring, dowelling, sanding, profiling, custom kiln drying Sanford-Lussier Inc. Workers removed the deteriorated surface concrete on the piers and, after dowelling new reinforcing steel into the sound concrete below, added concrete to bring the pier back to its original shape. The perches are usually hard and made of dowelling, which can cause pressure on the soles of the feet. |
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