Dowel Rods Wood Sticks Wooden Dowel Rods 3/8 x 36 Inch Unfinished Hardwood Sticks for Crafts and DIYers 25 Pieces by Woodpeckers

I bought these for a wildly disconnected pair of purposes. One, to use to do four dent weaving on a ridged heddle loom. Two, for a stick to use for bojitsu practice indoors in the winter. It works for both. For weaving, it is sturdy enough to support 32 inches of stitches across the length of the loom lifted together for a weaving pattern. For here, strength was a primary concern. If it was prone to bowing or warping it would not have worked for the purposes as the warp threads would have been lifted unevenly or unreliably. I used cotton as a tie to the threads and it worked without a hitch. High marks for strength. For bojitsu, smoothness was a main concern. I needed to be able to slide my hand along it from position to position. I knew it would not be long enough for some things, and that was an intended trade-off for being able to work in a smaller space. I did need to be able to switch grips however, and that requires smooth wood and that I can do with this. Hi marks for even, smooth wood. If you are concerned about fiber catching, don't be. So, thus far these have worked for both purposes to which I set them, odd as those purposes may be. I can say these look great, no signs of damage, splitting, or trouble on the wood at all. I can say, if I wanted to use them for something like a banner, I would not hesitate. They’re quality.

In order to make a bird seed cylinder I needed a dowel to insert into the middle of the seed mixture while it was still wet. I ordered these dowels for that reason. These 6-inch dowels work perfectly because the containers that I am using to make the seed cylinders are about 5 inches high. The quality of the wood and the finishing of the dowel made them smooth, so I did not need to worry about getting a splinter handling them. I have used the same 10 dowels several times and they have not warped. This package of 25 will last a long time.

Have only used a few from this quantity of 25. Fine quality so far, as are all items I have ordered from this merchant. Not a complaint, but more of an observation - some pieces have a bit of a greenish tint. This is fine for my project. Very pleased with this vendor and this transaction!

Great quality and a great price!

This is a great product.

These are serious quality! Well made from good hardwood. Straight consistent fine wood grain. Cut, sand, trim and glue these dowels - they will not disappoint you! Note: Personal experience suggests ~ The best way for most craftsmen to buy these good dowels is in packs of 100 and 12" long. Most of you weekend sawyers ~ don't need 3 feet long dowels ~ and why have to bother with a long 3' spear of wood when you only need to cut off a short piece of dowel for your usual repair or project? Price is about the same for the 12" size dowels. And they are super handy for mixing epoxy... To do so: I trim the dowel flat on (both sides) of the last 2 inches of the dowel good mixing stick for epoxy or small cans of paint or stain. Re-use by wiping clean with a rag. I think my wife may have purloined a few of these 12" dowels for use as houseplant support sticks. I need to gently question (interrogate) her about this nefarious (creative and clever) use of my supplies. Remembering - "Happy wife happy life!" --- -=0=- --- Well guys and gals... That's my review! Be safe, be kind... make really cool stuff! Best Wishes always... "Skip" -=iii=0

As described

These are a really good quality of wood dowels. I use them for filling pocket holes.