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Using the Miller stepped bit, a pilot hole is drilled through the top piece and into the substrate. Glue is applied to the rib section. The dowel is inserted and tapped until flush or fully seated in the hole. The remaining portion can trimmed off or sanded until smooth.
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- Select the best-sized Miller Dowel and corresponding
Miller Dowel Drill Bit for your application. Align and secure
the wood pieces to be joined. (You may even choose to glue
and set all components in place.) Drill the stepped pilot
hole for the dowel.*
- Spread a small amount of glue on the ribbed sections of
the dowel and insert it so that it drops approximately two-thirds
its length. (It will self-center and align with the 2nd
board even if you have not preglued or clamped the components.)
- Tap the dowel until fully inserted.
- Trim/sand any raised portion.
*The depth drilled determines the depth of
insertion. This not only allows users to countersink, tap
flush, or leave raised, but also gives woodworkers the option
to only use a portion of the dowel.
If only 2 ½ sections of the drill bit
is used, then only 2 ½ sections of the dowel will be
inserted. This technique doubles the versatility of the product
because it means that each size Miller Dowel is two sizes
in one. It is an ideal feature when depth or thickness is
restrictive, or for achieving a decorative effect. |
