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    Wood Dowel Pins

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Wood Dowel Pins.
    The choice for joining wood components, these pins won’t scratch or damage surfaces. They expand for a tight fit when glued.
    Wood
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    Qty.
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    Wood
     
    1/4" Diameter
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    5/16" Diameter
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    3/8" Diameter
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    7/16" Diameter
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    1/2" Diameter
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    5/8" Diameter
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    5 mm Diameter
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    6 mm Diameter
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    8 mm Diameter
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    10 mm Diameter
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    Partially Knurled Dowel Pins

    A section of knurls around the entire diameter of these pins make better contact with the hole than partially grooved pins. The knurls resist both pulling and twisting that can displace the pin and damage the hole, while the smooth portion acts as a hinge or pivot.
    Half Knurled
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Partially Knurled, Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Half Knurled.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Partially Knurled, Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Half Knurled.
    The most versatile partially knurled pins, these are used in a range of applications, including as rod end linkages, stop pins, and locators. Also known as type H pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Knurl
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1/8" Diameter
    1/2"0.125"-0.002" to 0"0.133"-0.002" to 0.002"1,600Not Rated1/4"5000000000000000
    3/4"0.125"-0.002" to 0"0.133"-0.002" to 0.002"1,600Not Rated3/8"500000000000000
    1"0.125"-0.002" to 0"0.133"-0.002" to 0.002"1,600Not Rated1/2"500000000000000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/2"0.188"-0.002" to 0"0.198"-0.002" to 0.002"3,300Not Rated1/4"500000000000000
    3/4"0.188"-0.002" to 0"0.198"-0.002" to 0.002"3,300Not Rated3/8"500000000000000
    1"0.188"-0.002" to 0"0.198"-0.002" to 0.002"3,300Not Rated1/2"500000000000000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3/4"0.25"-0.002" to 0"0.262"-0.002" to 0.002"5,800Not Rated3/8"500000000000000
    1"0.25"-0.002" to 0"0.262"-0.002" to 0.002"5,800Not Rated1/2"500000000000000
    1 1/4"0.25"-0.002" to 0"0.262"-0.002" to 0.002"5,800Not Rated5/8"500000000000000
     
    Center Knurled
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Partially Knurled, Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Center Knurled.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Partially Knurled, Plain Head, Standard Tolerance, Center Knurled.
    These pins lock in the middle, leaving two smooth ends free. They're often used to create a T-handle, such as on a valve stem to open and close it by hand.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Nominal
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    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Knurl
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1/8" Diameter
    1/2"0.125"-0.002" to 0"0.133"-0.002" to 0.002"1,600Not Rated1/4"5000000000000000
    3/4"0.125"-0.002" to 0"0.133"-0.002" to 0.002"1,600Not Rated3/8"500000000000000
    1"0.125"-0.002" to 0"0.133"-0.002" to 0.002"1,600Not Rated1/2"500000000000000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/2"0.188"-0.002" to 0"0.198"-0.002" to 0.002"3,300Not Rated1/4"500000000000000
    3/4"0.188"-0.002" to 0"0.198"-0.002" to 0.002"3,300Not Rated3/8"500000000000000
    1"0.188"-0.002" to 0"0.198"-0.002" to 0.002"3,300Not Rated1/2"500000000000000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3/4"0.25"-0.002" to 0"0.262"-0.002" to 0.002"5,800Not Rated3/8"500000000000000
    1"0.25"-0.002" to 0"0.262"-0.002" to 0.002"5,800Not Rated1/2"500000000000000
    1 1/4"0.25"-0.002" to 0"0.262"-0.002" to 0.002"5,800Not Rated5/8"500000000000000
     

    Fully Knurled Dowel Pins

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Fully Knurled, Plain Head, Standard Tolerance.
    Etched around the entire diameter, these pins make more contact with the hole than grooved pins. This gives them better resistance to both pulling and twisting that can displace the pin and damage the hole. They're also the best choice for holding plastic and thin parts together.
    Steel
    Low-Carbon Steel—These pins won't deform from stress and vibration. They're stronger than stainless steel but not quite as strong as alloy steel. Pins perform best in dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Lg.
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    Tolerance
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Low-Carbon Steel
     
    1/8" Diameter
    1"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated1000000000000000
    2"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
    3"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
    2"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
    3"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
    2"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
    3"-0.005" to 0"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
     
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