Miller Dowels

Miller Dowel joinery is a simple and reveloutionary two-part system consisting of an engineered, stopped, hardwood dowel and a matching stepped drill bit. Joints created with Miller Dowels combine the advantages of natural wood joinery without the use of nails or screws.

1. Select the best-sized Miller Dowel and corresponding Miller Dowel Drill Bit for your application. Align and secure the wood pieces to be joined. (You may even choose to glue and set all components in place.) Drill the stepped pilot hole for the dowel.*

2. Spread a small amount of glue on the ribbed sections of the dowel and insert it so that it drops approximately two-thirds its length. (It will self-centre and align with the 2nd board even if you have not pre-glued or clamped the components.)

3. Tap the dowel until fully inserted.

4. Trim/sand any raised portion.

(*The depth drilled determines the depth of insertion. This not only allows users to countersink, tap flush, or leave raised, but also gives woodworkers the option to only use a portion of the dowel).

If only 2 & a half sections of the drill bit is used, then only 2 & a half sections of the dowel will be inserted. This technique doubles the versatility of the product because it means that each size Miller Dowel is two sizes in one. It is an ideal feature when depth or thickness is restrictive, or for achieving a decorative effect.