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Rockler Corner Key Doweling Jig
Beautify and strengthen mitered joints using hardwood dowels and other materials!
Item #
59517
Our Corner Key Doweling Jig lets you join mitered corners by running dowels through the joint at 45°. The exposed oval dowel ends result in a unique decorative effect, and the dowels serve to strengthen the joint, much like splines. You can use solid wood dowels in a contrasting species, non-ferrous metal tubes, a combination of both, or even tie the joint together with leather laces. More advanced decorative effects can be achieved by double-drilling to create dowels with a multi-layered core. The jig makes the angled drilling accurate and easy. No other product on the market offers the same functionality, repeatability and convenience. Extended length bits are required.
Features:
- Creates beautiful, decorative mitered joints, and also strengthen mitered corners on boxes, drawers and more
- Once set, the jig can be easily moved and re-clamped to drill the next hole (clamps sold separately)
- Precisely molded reference lines and clear alignment window for fast, accurate setups
- Includes 1/8'', 1/4'' and 3/8'' drill guide assemblies.
(1) Rockler Corner Key Doweling Jig
(1) 1/8'' guide
(1) 1/4'' guide
(1) 3/8'' guide
(1) 1/8'' guide
(1) 1/4'' guide
(1) 3/8'' guide
| Brand | Rockler |
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| Weight | 1.4000 |
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4.4 / 5.0
92 Reviews
great jig for the money
great jig for the money
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Dowelling jig
I like this jig.. It adds flare and strength to my projects.
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Great jig!
This Jig works great. You can make great dowel corners for another Decorate joint. I love being able to use a light dowel with dark wood and dark dowels with light wood. The effect is very pleasing to the eyes. You do have to make sure where your placement is and tightly clamp the jig before you drill the dowel holes.
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Made simple
Once I figured it out, it was easy to set up and use.
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Rockler Corner Key Doweling Jig
Its adds a nice accent to my work
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Easy setup with professional results.
I used this to insert 1/4" aluminum dowels into the corners of my Bluetooth speaker box. With a backer board, there was zero blow-out. Produced nice crisp joint accents.
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Corner Jig
Getting a correct piece of MDF is important. Symmetry is much more satisfying. The jig as designed is simple and dependable.
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First project with the dowel jig
I purchased the corner dowel jig with an eye to reinforcing 45 deg. miter joints. The decision to purchase was more based on its practical uses rather than aesthetics. However, once I began my first test project, sofa armrest trays, I saw the dowels as a design element. The attached photos show how brass pins were used to not only strengthen the joints, but add a decorative element. The setup and use of the jig was quite straightforward and after a couple of test cuts, I felt quite confident in its use. I have since use it for several projects and am experimenting using mosaic pins. The only "trick" to using it is making sure the thickness setting is correct and the jig is firmly clamped to both sides of the work piece.
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THE WOOD GUY
Works Absolutely Great With No Problem What So Ever,
I’m Happy I Have Recently Was Able To Use This Tool,
THANK YOU SO MUCH,R HORNBACK
I’m Happy I Have Recently Was Able To Use This Tool,
THANK YOU SO MUCH,R HORNBACK
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Good product. May take some practice to operate.
The first box I made didn't work because I was unable to clamp things tight enough and the wood moved while drilling. Make sure you have good clamps and secure tightly. The jig itself is very well made and and easy to use. Will make great joints with tight clamping and attention to detail.
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This is one Dowel Jig I did not have, it already has a project waiting
cea
on Jul 2, 2020
Looks like a fun method to add some character to future pieces
Matt
on Jun 19, 2020
This is one Dowel Jig I did not have, it already has a project waiting
cea
on Jul 2, 2020
Thanks for the demo and good reviews
hoanghai l
on Jun 21, 2020
Thanks for the demo and good reviews
hoanghai l
on Jun 21, 2020
adds an attractive addition to my usual style of splines
W I
on Jun 19, 2020
Does it also make straight dowel holes?
BEST ANSWER: This jig is designed to help drill angular dowel holes in box corners.
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- David Staff on Oct 25, 2018
Does the doweling jig kit comes with a case, I noticed the Doweling Jig w/out drill bits has a case?
Rockler Corner Key Doweling Jig
BEST ANSWER: No case other than the original hard cardboard package. The cardboard is formed to fit the peices within the box, but it is not a plastic case.
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- Lawrence W on Nov 21, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2018
Several people intended this for reinforcing picture frames. I'd like it for the same reason, but it looks to me like that would be tough to clamp and neatly accomplish the goal. Have any of you jig owners tried this and how did it go for reinforcing mitered picture frame corners?
BEST ANSWER: As the images show it is possible to clamp both sides of the corner. For a picture frame this would work if the outside edges are flat and both sides clamped. Also make sure your backer being used in the jig is new and solid wood... ply tends to fray out with repeated use.
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- M V on Jan 11, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
When you have more rockler corner key doweling jig the item# 59517 ?
BEST ANSWER: Sorry, but I don't understand the question. I am very satisfied with the Rockler Corner Key Doweling Jig. I have completed two jewelry boxes and one urn with it.
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- Jim C on Dec 17, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 24, 2018
Do you need to use 6” drill bits or can you use regular bits?
BEST ANSWER: Look at Figure 9 of the instructions that come with this item. It gives a good idea of the length you will be drilling. I would estimate a drill bit at least 5” long for 3/4” thick pieces is required. If the pieces are very thin, like 1/4” or 3/8” you could use a shorter bit - such as 4 1/2”.
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- Robert A on Feb 18, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
I just bought this. But how does one find or make precisely sized dowels? I have plenty of exotic woods and would like to use them for making dowels for this jig. I have the Lee Valley Dowel Master. Expensive and difficult to make smooth precise dowels. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
BEST ANSWER: There are only two other ways I know to make dowels. One is to use a lathe if you have one. The second is to use dowel dies and example of which is the Woodpecker Dowel Press (expensive) or the Lie-Nielsen Dowel Plate (much more affordable). The dies will leave a smooth and very precise dowel.
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- Dave G Staff on May 28, 2020
Why is the use of brad-point drills not recommended?
BEST ANSWER: I assume it is because the steel bushing guides the drill bit, so a brad point isn't needed. I used a regular drill bit when I corner keyed an Oak rolling base I built. The base was 3" square Oak, so I needed a long drill bit to get all the way through the corner. Doweling across the corner made it very strong.
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- Justin P on Feb 19, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2018
Could you do a box that is 15 inches deep?
BEST ANSWER: It makes no difference how deep or how large the box is however it can make a difference in the thickness of the walls of the box as that would determine the length of drill and dowels you would need. The deeper the box the more dowels you may want to use.
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- RAY K on Jun 14, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 1, 2018
I am an artist and make my own frames from 1x2. Would this work instead of using nails and the air compressor? I usually use 18 gauge brads and nail two on one side and one on the other side of the mitered corner. Thanks.
BEST ANSWER: Martha, Yes this will work great on you 1x2 wood, i use it on 3/4" teak that i use in my tackel boxes, follow the direction when setting it up for you wood and you will be super happy, Mike
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- MICHAEL D on Feb 18, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2018
Three questions actually; 1.) What is the RED clip's function? 2.) Does this jig require the use of backer boards, (the vertical board in the pictures.) If so, why? Shortcomings of the initial design? 3.) Would using either a brad point drill or a Kreg drill help with the tear-out on the hole? Thank you in advance for your time.
BEST ANSWER: 1. The red clip is the locking key to hold the bushing in place.
2. Yes you need a backing board. You need it for the spacing and to prevent tear out. Since the bit is coming through at an angle, it tears out even with brad point bits if you don't have a backer.
2. Yes you need a backing board. You need it for the spacing and to prevent tear out. Since the bit is coming through at an angle, it tears out even with brad point bits if you don't have a backer.
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- Retired Chemist on Feb 10, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
I make gift boxes. Seldom are the sides greater than 3/8” thick. Usually a bit less. Will it work?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, you would use the 1/8" drill (get a longer one than normal) and 1/8" dowels. I have used it with 1/4" mitered sides.
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- Retired Chemist on Feb 6, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
Can the jig handle corners that are not 90 degrees? Like a 45 degree angle on a flag case?
BEST ANSWER: No. It is designed to accomodate only 90 degree corners. You wd have to make another drill bit guide then the metal one included. That is what I received in the box.
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- Tom W on Jan 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2018
Are all 4 corners glued up and allowed to dry and then drilled for the dowels or are they drilled for the dowels and then glued up?
BEST ANSWER: All 4 corners are allowed to dry first. Then drill for the dowels. Please let me know how it works for you. Definitely try on scrap wood first. I had trouble getting it to drill straight.
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- Lynn P on Jan 8, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
I need a 1/4 " drill bit for this jig , where can I find it on your website ?
BEST ANSWER: here ya go -- https://www.rockler.com/rockler-premium-extended-length-drill-bits
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- pod98 on Mar 10, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 25, 2018
Do they make a 3/16 drill guide?
BEST ANSWER: No, 1/8 1/4 and 3/8. Wish they made 3/16 and 1/2".
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- William J on Feb 18, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2018
Can you use it to strengthen plywood cabinets?
BEST ANSWER: I might help but very little. It’s really for decoration on boxes etc. I had a hard time drilling straight thru corners.i sent it back but maybe it was me and not the jig.
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- Lynn P on Apr 20, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
Will the corner jig als work on butt joints?
BEST ANSWER: You can use it on butt joints but symmetry will not be achieved. It may be you’ll end up drilling from both sides.
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- Timothy E on Apr 14, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 16, 2020
What wood thickness can it be used on? 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1” or greater?
BEST ANSWER: All of the above. But I ha$ trouble centering the jig. Bsometimes it would not drill where I wanted to go. Sometimes it works ok. Just practice on scrap first
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- Lynn P on Dec 9, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
Can you use this on 4x4 lumber?
BEST ANSWER: The scale is only graduated up to 0.75". You could use it on a 4x4 but dowel would be close to the edge of the lumber.
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- Dave G Staff on Jun 18, 2020
Can the jig be configured to do inside corners? I have a manufactured drawer for a dresser that is badly made with dove tails.. they don't match up and little or no room to fix but this might be the answer.
BEST ANSWER: No it can only be used on the outside corners.
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- Retired Chemist on Dec 4, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 23, 2018
how far can you drill the hole from the edge of the workpiece?
Rockler Corner Key Doweling Jig
BEST ANSWER: The farthest that you can set it for is with the 3/4 inch setting. The drill the centers about 3/4 inch from the tip of the miter and goes through at a 45 degree angle.
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