Returning used dowels to their former glory often requires just a little ingenuity: A little sanding to remove glue (pre-treating with a glue solvent like alcohol can help), some wood filler to ...

[Pask] notes that there are several methods to use the dowel plate. Hammering the wood stock through the holes works best for hardwoods, while fitting the square stock into the chuck of a power ...

I’ve chosen to use three rubberwood boards and four Nyatoh dowels to create a striking colour contrast, but feel free to select your preferred wood type and dimensions to suit your space.