The wooden dowel rod used in woodworking applications is commonly cut into dowel pins, which are used to reinforce joints and support shelves and other components in Woodworking applications. When dowels are glued into blind holes, a very common case in dowel-based joinery, there must be a path for air and excess glue to escape when the dowel is pressed into place. Ideal for fastening or aligning two adjacent pieces Manufactured from responsibly sourced, Forest Friendly timber Fluted at both ends for easy insertion Made from dried beechwood Manufactured to DIN 68150, Manufacturer: Fort Fasteners