{"product_id":"light-hardwood-dowel-rod-25mm-x-25mm-x-2400mm","title":"Light Hardwood Dowel Rod 25mm x 25mm x 2400mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight hardwood dowel rod 25mm x 25mm x 2400mm is a smooth-turned, round-profile timber length suited to furniture making, dowel joinery, tool handles and general woodworking. Machined to a consistent diameter along its full 2400mm length, it is ready to cut, sand and finish on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm x 25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound dowel rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth turned, sanded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture making and cabinet joinery, including rail and stretcher connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforcing glued joints as a direct alternative to screws or nails in lighter structural applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurtain poles, peg rails and decorative beadings where a clean round section is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool handles, hobby projects and craft work where a uniform diameter is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore dowel rods flat and off the ground in a dry, well-ventilated space before use; light hardwood can move slightly if exposed to damp conditions before fitting. When using dowels for joinery, apply a suitable wood glue evenly to the hole and the dowel, then clamp the joint while the adhesive cures fully. Finish with oil, varnish or paint once cut to length and lightly sanded to your desired profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat diameter is this dowel rod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dowel rod is turned to a 25mm round diameter along its full 2400mm length. The cross-section is circular, so the 25mm figure refers to the diameter, not a square dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this light hardwood dowel be painted or varnished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The smooth-turned finish means it accepts most wood paints, varnishes and oils without heavy preparation. A light sand with fine-grade abrasive paper before applying your chosen finish is all that is normally needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dowel rod suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight hardwood dowel rod in this specification is intended for interior joinery and furniture use. It is not treated for outdoor or ground-contact applications, so it should not be used in exposed or damp external conditions without appropriate finishing and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oak-mouldings\"\u003eoak mouldings and timber sections\u003c\/a\u003e at Nottage Timber Merchants. We supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with competitive pricing and reliable dispatch on stocked lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What diameter is this dowel rod?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"This dowel rod is turned to a 25mm round diameter along its full 2400mm length. The cross-section is circular, so the 25mm figure refers to the diameter, not a square dimension.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can this light hardwood dowel be painted or varnished?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. The smooth-turned finish means it accepts most wood paints, varnishes and oils without heavy preparation. 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