> Where does one get a red oak dowel? Most hardware/lumber/hobby stores I go to here in Florida have both hard maple (well, some kind of maple) and red oak dowels. Nothing wrong with hard maple or any other good hardwood. I have simply observed red oak to be readily available and ideal because of its generous porosity. Likely a zillion times better than a Luan dowel. Terry Farrell Where does one get a red oak dowel?On Apr 30, 2010, at 4:54 PM, Paul Milesi, RPT wrote: > Terry, > > Thanks for your reply. Yes, I did hand drill. Although the drill > felt > pretty tight in the hole when bottomed out I suppose that could be > it. But > it seems more likely the dowel was undersized as you suggest. I > will put a > micrometer on the remainder when I get home tonight, just to satisfy > my > curiosity. The dowel was purchased at Home Depot, and was > advertised as > "hardwood;" I assume perhaps maple. Where does one get a red oak > dowel? > > Paul Milesi, RPT > Washington, DC > (202) 667-3136 > E-mail: paul at pmpiano.com
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