[pianotech] Making dowels

[Ron Nossaman]

On 11/3/2012 6:22 PM, Jack Houweling wrote:
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> I recently went to Home Depot to buy some dowel and was shocked at the price
> so I went back to my shop and made my own.
> I first made larger dowels for pedals then found out that I can also make
> smaller ones. I can now make dowels any size and use even hardwood. I tested
> for fun and made hammer shanks out of maple, fir and even cedar. I have
> included a YouTube video to show how it is done.

Hi Jack (can't say that in airports anymore),
Good job! I'm with William, that it isn't cost effective to make dowels, 
but if you want straight round ones of accurate size you don't have an 
alternative. I've made 'em for just that reason, and it really is sort 
of fun.
Ron N