Dowel Rods | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

	Material Material

Wood

Steel

Stainless Steel

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Minimum Hardness Minimum Hardness

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

Undersized

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

Hard

	Fabrication Fabrication

Cold Worked

Hot Rolled

	Certificate Certificate

	Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

	Hardness Hardness

Rockwell B75

Rockwell B85

Rockwell C40

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

SAE

	Yield Strength Yield Strength

58,000 psi

60,000 psi

Not Rated

	Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment

Rockwell B89

Not Rated

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

1100° F

Not Rated

	Elongation Elongation

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For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			36" Lg.		48" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Pkg.
1/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	50	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3/16"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
5/16"	-0.015" to 0.015"	10	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
3/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	10	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
7/16"	-0.015" to 0.015"	10	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	5	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
5/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	5	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	5	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
7/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	2	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1"	-0.015" to 0.015"	2	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1 1/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Oak Rods

Oak is a heavy wood with high wear resistance. Its surface is rougher than birch and maple.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

		36" Lg.		48" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each		Each
1/4"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
5/16"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
3/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
7/16"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
1/2"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
5/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
3/4"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
7/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	00000
1"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

Maple Rods

Maple is heavy and wear resistant like oak but with a smoother surface.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

		36" Lg.		48" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each		Each
1/4"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
3/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
1/2"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	0000	00000000	00000
5/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
3/4"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
7/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/8"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2"	-0.0100" to 0.0100"	00000000	00000	00000000	00000

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut this stock to the length you need.

Steel has good strength. M2 tool steel is harder than 4140 alloy steel for better wear resistance.

Stainless steel is more corrosion resistant than steel. 18-8 stainless steel offers a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. It may be mildly magnetic. 316 stainless steel has the best corrosion resistance of our stainless steel dowel pin stock. It may be mildly magnetic. 416 stainless steel is more wear-resistant than other stainless steel. It has some corrosion resistance and is magnetic. 17-4 PH stainless steel is our strongest stainless steel dowel pin stock. It has some corrosion resistance and is magnetic.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

4140 Alloy Steel
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg.	Min. Hardness		Each
1/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	000000
5/32"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
3/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
1/4"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
5/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
3/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
1/2"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
9/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
5/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C15	000000000	00000
M2 Tool Steel
1/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
5/32"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
3/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
1/4"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
5/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
3/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
1/2"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
9/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Rockwell C60	000000000	00000
18-8 Stainless Steel
1/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
5/32"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
3/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
1/4"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
5/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
3/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
1/2"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
9/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
5/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C2	000000000	00000
316 Stainless Steel
1/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
5/32"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
3/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
1/4"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
5/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
3/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
1/2"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
9/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
5/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C9	000000000	00000
416 Stainless Steel
1/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
5/32"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
3/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
1/4"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
5/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
3/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
1/2"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
9/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
5/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C1	000000000	00000
17-4 PH Stainless Steel
1/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
5/32"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
3/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
1/4"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
5/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
3/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
1/2"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
9/16"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000
5/8"	0.0001" to 0.0003"	12"	Rockwell C28	000000000	00000

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rods

Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A108

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
3/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	0000	0000
5/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	0000	00000
3/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	0000	00000
7/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
5/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
3/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
7/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	000000	00000	00000
1"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
1 3/4"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
2"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000

Easy-to-Machine 1117 Carbon Steel

Yield Strength: 58,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell B89
Specifications Met: ASTM A108

1117 carbon steel responds to surface-hardening heat treatment better than other easy-to-machine carbon steels. Use these rods to fabricate shaft couplings, studs, pins, and universal joints.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
5/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
3/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
5/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
3/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
7/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
1 3/4"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
2"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000

Easy-to-Harden 13-8 PH Stainless Steel

13-8 PH stainless steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable types of stainless steel. It is widely used for fittings, pins, and lock washers. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C40 (Hard)
Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Specifications Met: SAE AMS5629

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Straightness Tolerance	Magnetic Properties		1/2 ft. Lg.	1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.
1/4"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Hot Rolled	0.0125" per ft.	Magnetic	0000000	000000	000000	000000
5/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Hot Rolled	0.0125" per ft.	Magnetic	0000000	00000	00000	00000
3/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Hot Rolled	0.0125" per ft.	Magnetic	0000000	00000	00000	000000
1/2"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Hot Rolled	0.0125" per ft.	Magnetic	0000000	00000	00000	000000
3/4"	-0.002" to 0.002"	Hot Rolled	0.0125" per ft.	Magnetic	0000000	00000	000000	000000
1"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Hot Rolled	0.0125" per ft.	Magnetic	0000000	000000	000000	000000

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About Stainless Steel

About Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Spring Steel, and Cast Iron

Birch Rods

Oak Rods

Maple Rods

Dowel Pin Stock

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rods

Easy-to-Machine 1117 Carbon Steel

Easy-to-Harden 13-8 PH Stainless Steel