Dowel Centers

Dowel centers allow you to precisely transfer the location of one set of dowel holes to the corresponding holes in the other half of a doweled joint. Just drill one set of holes, slip in the dowel centers and press the joint together. The pins on the dowel centers will precisely mark the hole locations on the other member. Available in four different sizes (each includes eight transfer pins of whichever size you choose): 1/4'', 5/16'', 3/8'' and 1/2''. Also available in a complete set, which includes two transfer pins of each size (eight pieces total). Made from plated steel.

Technical Details: Four different sizes to choose from. Sold in packs of 8, or as a set Set includes 8 dowel centers. Two of each size: 1/4'' , 5/16'' , 3/8'' and 1/2''

One-sizel Dowel Center Technical Data Technical Document for 27179 Technical Document for 42341-374

Customer Reviews and Photos for: Dowel Centers Average Rating: 4.5 (10 customer reviews) $6.99 Add your review...

1) Submitted by Mike Rosenstock, from Sandia Park, NM on 2/26/2011 Customer Rating: Used to install a counter top where it was impossible to align the holes any other way. Didn't want to use screws or nails through a nice thick piece of mahogany so I doweled it in place.

2) Submitted by Donald E Goddard, from Franklin, MA on 11/24/2008 Customer Rating: Much easier to align in awkward areas.

3) Submitted by Jim Crockett, from Jay, ME on 11/21/2008 Customer Rating: Very convenient and useful. Used these for the first time just the other day and they fit the holes snugly and leave a noticeable impression when the part to be aligned is struck with a hammer. Definitely helps to align parts and ensure holes are accurately drilled. Glad that I purchased a set of these and will probably get a second set.

4) Submitted by Ken, from Lawndale, CA on 9/15/2008 Customer Rating: Simple and effective. Dowels aligned well.

5) Submitted by Scott Reuman, ConundrumDesigns.com, from Nederland, CO on 4/18/2008 Customer Rating: Rockler's dowel centers are the only way I can invisibly join the parts of my sculptures and fine furniture. I wouldn't know what to do without them. Sculpture (click to see full-size picture in new window)

6) Submitted by Scott Reuman, ConundrumDesigns.com, from Nederland, CO on 4/18/2008 Customer Rating: The dowel centers are very helpful, in fact irreplacable, in the sculptural furniture I create. And the were shipped quickly an on time. Thanks. S.C.Reuman Entertainment center in cherry, lacewood, pine, and dyed resin (click to see full-size picture in new window)

7) Submitted by Robert Trible, from Evansville, IN on 11/17/2007 Customer Rating: Great time savers and adds accuracy to your work

8) Submitted by Kenneth Parmer, from Columbia , MS on 11/9/2007 Customer Rating: I had made some of these when I was in school and they where very handy. Now that you can purchase them I will use them in my shop to transfer holes from one piece of material to another.

9) Submitted by Thomas Trieschmann, from Excelsior Springs, MO on 7/3/2011 Customer Rating: I had purchased a bookcase kit from[discount store]and when attempting to install the top section found that the predrilled holes were not in the right location. I tried measuring with a trisquare but it did not work, was off a little. Found these dowel centers in Rockler catalog and purchased them. Used the 5/16" centers and drilled the new holes and walla, perfect fit. Strongly suggest these for any application requiring dowels.

10) Submitted by Charles Anderson, from Litchfield, MN on 10/13/2007 Customer Rating: Very simple and accurate method to locate dowels to mate matching pieces. Similar level of positioning accuracy as a biscuit joiner.