Woodworking Tip: Drilling Centered Holes in Dowels

By: John Doyle

Drilling the center of a dowel can be a head-scratcher. Not only is drilling in the center an obstacle but holding the round dowel can be tricky. John shows us a simple trick by combining a couple of clamps, a scrap board, and the drill press. Using this tip, you can easily hold the dowels and accurately drill your holes.