{"product_id":"light-hardwood-dowel-rod-32mm-x-32mm-x-2400mm","title":"Light Hardwood Dowel Rod 32mm x 32mm x 2400mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 32mm x 32mm light hardwood dowel rod, supplied in a 2400mm length, is a machine-turned solid cylinder suited to furniture making, joinery work, curtain poles and general woodworking. The smooth, consistent profile is ready to cut, sand and finish straight from the pack.\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\u003e32mm x 32mm\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, machine-turned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, sanded surface\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\u003eCurtain poles and hanging rails in domestic and light commercial settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture making, including chair stretchers, bed slats and cabinet framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDowel jointing as a clean alternative to screws or nails where a flush finish is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft, display and workshop projects requiring a solid round timber rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore the dowel rods flat and off the ground in a dry, ventilated space before use, and allow them to acclimatise to the room for at least 48 hours before fitting indoors to reduce movement after installation. Cut to length with a fine-tooth saw and sand lightly along the grain before applying your chosen finish, whether that is a clear oil, varnish or paint. For jointing applications, a snug fit in the corresponding hole is important, so test your drill bit size against the rod before committing to a full run of joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat diameter is a 32mm dowel rod suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 32mm dowel rod is well suited to medium to heavy-duty applications such as curtain poles, towel rails and structural furniture joints. It offers considerably more strength than a 12mm or 19mm rod and is a practical choice where load bearing or rigidity is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I paint or varnish a light hardwood dowel rod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Light hardwood takes most wood finishes well. Give the surface a light sand with 120-grit paper along the grain, wipe away dust, and apply your chosen oil, varnish or primer and paint. Two coats are usually sufficient for a durable indoor finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the dowel rod and can it be cut shorter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach rod is supplied at 2400mm, which is a standard length allowing it to span most room widths for curtain poles or be cut into multiple shorter sections for joinery work. Use a mitre box or bench vice to keep cuts square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What diameter is a 32mm dowel rod suitable for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A 32mm dowel rod is well suited to medium to heavy-duty applications such as curtain poles, towel rails and structural furniture joints. 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Use a mitre box or bench vice to keep cuts square.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003eNottage Timber Merchants stock a wide range of timber mouldings and joinery components to complement your project. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oak-mouldings\"\u003eoak mouldings collection\u003c\/a\u003e for matching profiles and decorative sections, with reliable supply and next-day delivery available to Bridgend and across South Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottage Timber Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52567979589969,"sku":"CHES0075","price":17.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1467\/1697\/files\/rtm829__97711.1701339697.1280.1280.jpg?v=1765235397","url":"https:\/\/www.timberonline.co.uk\/products\/light-hardwood-dowel-rod-32mm-x-32mm-x-2400mm","provider":"Nottage Timber Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}