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"Highly recommended"

Without sounding like a kid on Christmas morning, the Dowelmax is perhaps one of the best jigs I have ever used, for any task. ... Dowelmax jig has restored my faith in the possibility and usefulness that dowel joints offer. I have never seen another dowel jig that is as accurate, as simple to use and as uncomplicated as the Dowelmax system. The precise engineering of the system is something other jig makers should really be ashamed of. I can certainly recommend this system with my highest praise. It is solid, it has proven to do what it says it will do, and it is great fun to use.

Dean Bielanowski, OnlineToolReviews.

Shopnotes Magazine

"Perfect joints with the Dowelmax"

As I looked it over, my first thought was that it had a fit and finish more like an aircraft part than a woodworking jig.... I can't think of many tools that can do as much or as well for a comparable cost.

Shopnotes Magazine, March/April 2005

Wood Magazine

"Best doweling jig we've ever used"

The Dowelmax doweling jig is... dead-on accurate and a breeze to use.

Rated 5 stars out of 5.

Wood Magazine, May 2003

Amazon Reviews

5 STARS OUT OF 5!

You can't beat this Dowelmax system for ease of use, speed, strength, accuracy, and totally precise joints - Bob Feeser (Springfield, PA)

I am not an experienced woodworker, so I have learned and experimented with different methods of joinery, including using biscuits. Even though I had inconsistent results with the biscuit, it did work pretty well. However, the Dowelmax has been much, much easier and quicker to use and significantly more accurate. The resulting joints are dead-on accurate, strong and almost seamless. - R. L. Powley (Hoboken, NJ)

It easily replaces a pocket joiner and a biscuit joiner, and simply cannot be beat for speed or precision. If you have been mortizing and tennoning, chances are you can get an equally secure joint much faster using this tool and multiple rows of dowels, in a lot less time.- J. W Wendt (Lubbock, TX)

Dowelmax Classic and Jr. Precision Engineered Joinery Systems - The Complete Project Systems for Quick, Easy, Accurate and Strong Wood Joints Independently Test Proven Stronger than Mortise &Tenon

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Dowelmax Classic

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The Dowelmax Kit is comprised of the main Dowelmax device and accessory parts as shown above, and is a highly adjustable and versatile wood joinery system enabling the professional and amateur woodworker to create precision wood joints for entire fine furniture and cabinet projects in the fastest time possible, with complete accuracy and amazing strength. Dowelmax joints can be of any configuration from 3/4"x3/4" to 4"x4" and of any length. The Dowelmax Kit is hand polished and assembled using top quality North American CNC machined parts made from 6061 aluminum, furnace hardened steel and hard yellow brass. All Dowelmax parts have a toleranceof +/- .001" to ensure accurate function, ease of application and stability. All Dowelmax parts and materials are made in North America.

3 Times Stronger than Biscuits

90% Less Time than Mortise and Tenon with Proven Greater or Equal Strength

Dowelmax in the 4x4 configuration as shown is used to precisely locate closely spaced dowel holes in thick workpieces up to 4"x4" such as for a coffee table leg or bed head/footboard . The supplied spacers are used to create different offsets for the mating workpieces that are attached. The index pin can be used to extend the joint along any length with practically no measuring required. The workpiece thickness capacity of Dowelmax can be increased from 4 inches by use of standard 5/16-18 x 36" threaded rod. Optional 1/8 spacers or extra 3/8, 3/4 or 1-5/8 spacers can be purchased, or additional shop made wood spacers can be utilized for an infinite variety of widths and offsets.

Dowelmax in the face joint configuration as shown is used to precisely locate closely spaced dowel holes into the face of a board such as used when constructing a cabinet carcass. The distance gauge accessory is used to position the Dowelmax along the length of the board to position multiple groups of two dowels every 6-8 inches for strength with practically no measuring required. To set up the face joint configuration from the normal configuration, the clamp bracket is detached from the reference block and re-attached to the underside of the reference bracket.

Dowelmax in the T-joint configuration as shown is used to construct frameworks where there are T type joints inside the framework to provide additional stability and strength. This configuration enables the use of Dowelmax where it is not possible to clamp on the full configuration. The reference block can be detached from the angle bracket to be used for shelving inside cabinets by clamping it directly to a straight edge which is itself clamped to the face of a board. Further instructions and pictures can be found on the navigation panel to the left under "shelving". The angle bracket can be used to mount a shop made accessory for purposes of creating angled joints. Further pictures and instruction on this can be found on the navigation panel to the left under "angle joints".

Dowelmax main body components are made from 6061 T6 aircraft aluminum processed on CNC machines in multiple separate operations. The 1.750" long drill guides are CNC bored, furnace hardened to 57 Rc and black oxide coated requiring multiple processes. No Dowelmax guides in the field have found to be worn in ten years of production and use. The clamp and adjustment screws are custom machined from North American sourced top quality hard yellow brass. Current Dowelmax units have improved larger 7/8" clamp knobs for greater clamping force that is easier to apply.

The new Dowelmax Jr. device consists of the core components of the world famous Dowelmax Classic, and is the best system on the market for creating flush, miter, face type, t-type and edge-to-edge lamination joints. Using the included precision machined spacers, or using simple shop made spacers, the Dowelmax Jr, can be adjusted to complete any offset joint, and center on any thickness. Additional precision machined spacers are available as optional parts. The Jr. is fully compatible with, and upgradeable to the Dowelmax classic system using optional precision machined parts from Dowelmax.

Universal Tape Gauge by Dowelmax

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The Universal Tape Gauge is now available in Lee Valley and Woodcraft Stores

Universal Tape Gauge

USD$18.99

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Where did you find out about the UTG

Old Method of Inside Measurement

The old inaccurate method of taking an approximate inside measurement.

New Method for Inside Measurement with UTG

The new UTG method for taking an inside measurement that is accurate to within 1/64 of an inch.

INSIDE MEASUREMENT: To obtain a precise inside measurement, extend tape so outer surface of tape hook and rear stop touch inner surfaces

Take precise reading from crosshair, then:
ADD 5 INCHES

OUTSIDE MEASUREMENT: To obtain a precise outside measurement (using crosshair) hook tape over edge of workpiece, butt forward stop against side of workpiece.

Take precise reading from crosshair, then:
SUBTRACT 1 INCH

Accurate inside and outside measurements

More accurate measurements for professionals, hobbyists, woodworkers, furniture makers, contractors, and many other users

Adjust to within thousands of an inch using rear stop

MSRP: $15.99

Precise measurements for crown moulding, baseboards, studs, cabinets, furniture, drawer openings, tapered surfaces, shelf units, area calculation etc.

Compatible with 99% of all existing tape measures`

Extend and lock tape, then install your tape measure into carrier with tape extending under lens as shown above.

Compatible with 99% of all existing tape measures`

To mark work piece for cut, hook tape over edge. Lock tape at desired size. For precise measurement, reading from the crosshair, add 1 inch to the desired size.

Use sharp pencil and angle pencil on 10 degree beveled UTG Forward Stop to obtain most accurate result. Mark work piece.

CALIBRATION: To calibrate Universal Tape Gauge for inside measurement within thousandths of an inch, use digital caliper set at (eg.) 6 inches. Reading from the cross hair, set the tape to inch and ten calibrate the UTG using the allen screw UTG Rear Stop

4 Dowel application on crown moulding

Flawless crown moulding joint ready for
priming and painting.

Dowelmax Magazine Review Excerpts

"For about one-third the Domino's price you could get a Dowelmax, which ran toe-to-toe with the Domino for accuracy and indexing ability. ... Strength of Dowel Joint Grade: A; Ease of Alignment Grade: A-; Speed of Making a Joint Grade: B; Versatility Grade:B+".
"Loose Tenon Tools" Wood Magazine, July 2007

"A close look reveals a well-thought-out and versatile design …. the interchangeable accessories make it possible to use dowel joints in any situation. The Dowelmax produced precise wood joints for our reviewer".
Fine Woodworking Magazine, October 2004

"Best doweling jig we've ever used. The Dowelmax doweling jig is dead-on accurate and a breeze to use…completely reversible with no loss of accuracy".
BH&G Wood Magazine, May 2003

"Taking Doweling to a New Level. This meticulously manufactured doweling jig offers a level of precision, stability and versatility not previously available".
Popular Woodworking Magazine, December 2003

"The Dowelmax is a well engineered, professional quality jig that will provide years of service."
Canadian Woodworking, Feb. 2002

"First, it boosts the accuracy of drilled holes so parts come together with piston-like precision."
Toronto Star, April 2002

See one of our many great customer reviews on the Sawmill Creek Woodworkers Forum!

A PERSONAL GUARANTEE FROM THE INVENTOR

Dowelmax Inventor Jim Lindsay in his workshop building fine furniture with the Dowelmax dowel jig.

I invented the Dowelmax to simplify the creation of strong, perfect wood joints for building furniture. The design of the Dowelmax, coupled with the rigorously maintained manufacturing tolerances of +/- .001 inches for the 36 aluminum, brass and steel components making up the kit, ensures that the Dowelmax is accurate and repeatable from workpiece to workpiece and through any adjustment.

We guarantee that dowel joints made with the Dowelmax are stronger than mortise and tenon joints, and that the Dowelmax Kit is more accurate and versatile than any mortise and tenon or loose tenon wood joinery system. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase of a Dowelmax Kit for any reason, you may return it within 60 days for a full refund.
Yours truly,

Jim Lindsay, C.Eng.M.I.Mar.E.
President, Dowelmax

The Dowelmax Kit is UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED to be a 5 star wood joinery system that will create:

multiple dowel wood joints for fine furniture that are the strongest of any joinery system on the market!
multiple dowel wood joints for fine furniture that have the greatest accuracy and precision compared to any wood joinery system on the market!
multiple dowel wood joints for fine furniture that are of virtually any configuration providing the greatest versatility of any wood joinery system on the market!
multiple dowel wood joints for fine furniture that are among the safest to create!
multiple dowel wood joints for fine furniture that are easily created in as little as five minutes or less!

Dowelmax Classic and Jr. Precision Engineered Joinery Systems - The Complete Project Systems for Quick, Easy, Accurate and Strong Wood Joints Independently Test Proven Stronger than Mortise &Tenon

Universal Tape Gauge by Dowelmax

Universal Tape Gauge

Dowelmax Magazine Review Excerpts

A PERSONAL GUARANTEE FROM THE INVENTOR

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