Computer dest to desk

Charles Pisano · 2007-06-29T01:50:44+00:00

I was building a computer desk. I've taken the specs from staplescatalogs and desks I've seen in stores. But I've switched gears anddeceided to make it a desk with a 30" working surface vs. the 20"surface that was going to be on the computer desk. I need to glue and dowel another 10" piece to the one I'm working with.And I was wondering if there are any tricks to getting the dowels andthe dowel holes to line up..? I still have to buy the clamps to hold ittogether. I originally started with a 20" inch top because that is about the limitthat will fit in my car. It is 20" x 52" (the size of the space I wantto put the desk in) and it is 11/16th thick.. Is there a guide orsomething I can pick up at harbor freight to drill consistant holes forthe dowels?I'm assuming the two planes will line up as the wood I'm using says it'spreprepped, presanded..TIA