Dowelling jig
Also called: dowel jig
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A dowelling jig is a guide used to position holes for dowels, round pins that join pieces of wood. It helps place matching holes in the pieces being joined.
Basic form
The jig is held against the work while a hole is made through one of its guides. The guide sets the hole position for the dowel joint.