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Dowel Jig Systems

The complete joining systems. There are two main Classic systems: Classic 3/8 for imperial 3/8″ dowels and Classic 10 mm for metric 10 mm dowels. They share the same design and specification apart from dowel size, and Dowelmax recommends the 3/8 system in North America and the 10 mm system elsewhere, based on the dowel size most commonly available in the country of use. A Classic includes everything needed for approximately 75% of joint requirements in material from ¾ inch (18 mm) up to 4 x 4″. Also here: the Junior 3/8 system, which is fully upgradeable to a Classic by buying additional parts; the 45° Miter System, a dedicated setup for box-type miter joints; and, when supply allows, mechanically perfect Classic units sold as cosmetic B-Stock.

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Five-minute selection guide

Start with the workpiece, not the accessory list.

All Dowelmax systems use the same precision-referencing idea. Choose the dowel standard available where you work, then the system that matches the range of joints you need.

01

North America

Choose 3/8 inch

Imperial dowels and drills are commonly available. Classic 3/8 is the most versatile starting point.

02

Metric markets

Choose 10 mm

The Classic 10 mm has the same general design, configured for readily available metric dowels.

03

Entry system

Choose Junior

A focused 3/8-inch route into the system, with an upgrade path through compatible Classic parts.

04

Miter-only work

Choose Miter

A dedicated lower-cost setup for drawer boxes, decorative boxes, and other box-type miter joints.

Compare the core systems

Add only what the joint requires

Four useful expansion paths.

The Classic systems already cover most work. These are capability changes—not a checklist of parts every customer needs.

01

Crossmembers

Dowelmax Angle Bracket (Optional Accessory Part for T-type Joints)

Adds T-type joint positioning for spars, shelves, and structural crossmembers.

$15.00 02

Box corners

Dowelmax 45 Degree Miter Accessory

Use a Classic or Junior platform for strong drawer-box and decorative miters.

$31.00 03

Thinner material

Alternate drill-guide packages

Choose 1/4, 5/16, 1/2 inch, 6 mm, or 8 mm from one clearly sized product.

From $80.00 04

Repeatable depth

Dowelmax Drill Depth Gauge

Convenient collar setup for current 9.6 mm and standard 3/8-inch drills.

$39.00