So what's the absolute best shaped dowel peg? Flutes or the spiral cut kind?
JP
So what's the absolute best shaped dowel peg? Flutes or the spiral cut kind?
JP
IMHO the ones with the ridges, (flutes?) cut the length of the dowel slide in easier.
I,d say the fluted ones......
I learned a trick, - so long ago that I don't want to mention !!
Use a pair of 'regular' slip-joint pliers. Gently 'crimp' around the peg - so as to create some flutes around the length. Apply glue and insert.
The glue gives a bit of lubrication and the pseudo flutes allow a bit less friction and the trapped air to escape. The water in the glue then makes the 'crimps' swell, the peg resumes it's original shape and holds even tighter.
Regards, R> So what's the absolute best shaped dowel peg? Flutes or the spiral > cut kind? > > JP
I've used thousands of each, still no preference. As you already know, the flutes or sprial cuts are to prevent a hydraulic lock when driven/pushed into the hole.
Dave
That's what I gathered. I've not yet used the fluted kind, but we got a bag of them delivered to the shop today. We'll see.
JP
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