{"product_id":"pine-dowel-rod-18mm-x-18mm-x-2400mm","title":"Pine Dowel Rod 18mm x 18mm x 2400mm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePine dowel rod 18mm diameter in a 2400mm length, machined to a consistently round profile for use in furniture making, joinery joints, craft work and general DIY. Smooth-turned from softwood pine, each rod takes paint, varnish or oil well after a light sand.\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\u003ePine (softwood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth machined, precision-turned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm x 18mm\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\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400mm\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\u003eDowel joints in cabinet making and furniture assembly, providing a clean, glued fixing without visible fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging rails and wardrobe rails where a smooth, round bar is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurtain poles and display rails in lightweight domestic applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft and hobby projects including model making, tool handles and educational woodwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore pine dowel rod flat in a dry, ventilated space and allow it to acclimatise for at least 48 hours before use, particularly if moving it from a cold store into a heated interior, as pine can move slightly with changes in humidity. When using as a dowel joint, apply a suitable PVA wood glue evenly around the rod before seating it, and clamp until fully cured. For a painted or varnished finish, lightly sand with 120-grit paper along the grain before applying your chosen coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat diameter drill bit do I need for an 18mm dowel rod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou need an 18mm drill bit for a snug fit. For a glued joint, this should give just enough clearance for the adhesive. Test on a scrap piece first, as some bits cut fractionally over or under size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this pine dowel rod outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePine is an untreated softwood and is not suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure without a protective finish. For outdoor applications, apply an exterior-grade preservative, paint or oil, and avoid direct ground contact. For structural outdoor use, a treated timber would be more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut the 2400mm length down to shorter pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 2400mm rod can be cut to any shorter length using a fine-toothed saw. Score around the circumference lightly first to help prevent the grain from splintering at the cut line, and sand the cut end smooth before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pine-mouldings\"\u003epine mouldings and pine sections\u003c\/a\u003e at Nottage Timber Merchants. We supply trade and retail customers throughout Bridgend and South Wales, with straightforward collection available from our Bridgend merchant yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What diameter drill bit do I need for an 18mm dowel rod?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"You need an 18mm drill bit for a snug fit. For a glued joint, this should give just enough clearance for the adhesive. Test on a scrap piece first, as some bits cut fractionally over or under size.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use this pine dowel rod outdoors?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Pine is an untreated softwood and is not suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure without a protective finish. For outdoor applications, apply an exterior-grade preservative, paint or oil, and avoid direct ground contact. 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