"trs80" wrote in message
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Without a lathe, how can I make 1" dowel rod from Oak?
Is it as simple as taking a 1" square oak blank and running each side
through a router table with 1/2 radius round over bit against the bit
bearing and a fence?

Now is a good chance to buy another tool! How about the Veritas dowel
maker?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...at=1,180,42288

Bob

Now is a good chance to buy another tool! How about the Veritas dowel
maker?

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...at=1,180,42288

Here's another option that may be cheaper:
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/i...n=Custom&ID=53
Andy