- Dowels are commonly used in constructing various household objects such as curtain rods and racks. Dowels come in an extensive range of shapes and sizes. Thick, long dowels are used to hang and support heavy window drapes, whereas smaller versions are used to bind doors in cabinet construction. Flat-pack wooden furniture usually comes with dowels and an instruction manual showing you how to connect them to the wood. The use of dowels makes the process of home DIY significantly easier. Other uses of wooden dowels include bird perches in bird cages, wall-mounted coat racks and wooden rods used with window drapes. Dowels are also used to support the weight of wedding cake tiers.
- Wooden dowels are often used in the construction of furniture to secure joints such as table legs. Dowels provide structural security that can decrease the risk of an item or furniture breaking. Collapsible dowels are also available that are structured so they snap under pressure without harming the furniture itself. Refined wooden furniture constructed from oak or mahogany usually uses dowels to keep the wooden joints in place. Many people find the presence of screws or nails to be unattractive so furniture makers often opt for dowels to create more aesthetically pleasing pieces.
- Some dowels are constructed from metal or hard plastic. These dowels are typically used in conjunction with "ends," objects that expand when a dowel is driven through it. This creates a secure join that is unlikely to buckle. Both wooden and metal dowels are sometimes used as pivot pins in devices that have moving parts.
- Certain dowels have tapered tips to allow for effortless insertion. Other dowels come with standard blunt ends that are usually more difficult to use than the tapered versions. Grooved dowels are intended to provide firmer grip and extra reinforcement and are used in a variety of construction work, including furniture making
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