A dowel is a very common and very effective way of reinforcing a butt joint.  Dowel joints are most commonly used in furniture making, frame joinery, panel assembly, cabinet construction and much more.  Dowel drills make creating holes for dowels a very quick and easy process.  You can also use a dowel jig to get the most accurate hole placement when creating your dowel joints.

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