In arts and crafts, wood rods or dowel pin to the two aligned holes.
Types of Wood Dowel Rods
1/4" hardwood dowel rods are used for lots of arts and crafts projects, in sporting equipment for kids and in many childhood early education toys.
More Uses For Wood Dowel Rods
Dowel rods are used to make banner and flag poles, handles, furniture parts. Dowels are also used to make drum sticks, axles, pool cues, walking canes and dividers. Wood dowel rods also make the perfect perches for your pet bird!