What are the basic dowel tools?

	While you can get by with just one hand drill, dowels, and glue, if you're starting a serious woodworking project using dowels, you'll need to make sure you're in the mood for accurate, fast manufacturing. joints.
	What tools do you need to make sure you are properly equipped?
Basic driving tools
	dowel kit Dowel installation kits contain all the basic hardware needed to install dowels, right down to the dowels themselves.
	What if you already have some of the hardware from the dowel kit? You can find out what tools are included in the dowel installation kit by reading the manual: What is included in dowel kits?
Required driving tools
	These are the tools that will make your life as easy as possible when it comes to doweling.
	Tools for Precision To make sure you position the dowel holes in the second piece of wood correctly, you'll need a few center points.
	A drill stop and hex wrench are required in order to drill holes to precise depths.
	Measuring equipment, such as tape measures, steel rulers or squares, will be required to accurately measure the length of the dowels, calculate the depth required to drill holes, and accurately attach and locate drilling stops.
	Dowel pins or dowel rods You can use dowel pins pre-cut to the same length, or use dowel rods that you cut yourself.
	If you choose to use dowel rods, you will need a saw to cut them. Most often, a jigsaw is used for this purpose.
	Клей This is an important component of the fastening process if you are trying to make strong joints for furniture or framing. This may or may not be included in the dowel kit, so you may need to purchase it separately.
	Make sure you are using wood glue. PVA is a common type.
	Drilling equipment You will need a drill that matches the size of the dowels you are going to use. For more information about drills see: Which drill bits should be used to drill holes for dowels?
	You will also need a drill to insert the bit. The most precise tool you can use for this purpose is a drill press.
	An electric drill can also be used, although its accuracy can only be relied upon when using a dowel setting tool.
	Beater Hammers are useful both for driving dowels into drilled holes and for separating wood joints after dry installation to check their alignment. Cm.: How to use dowels to connect wooden structures.