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.
North America
Choose 3/8 inch
Imperial dowels and drills are commonly available. Classic 3/8 is the most versatile starting point.
Metric markets
Choose 10 mm
The Classic 10 mm has the same general design, configured for readily available metric dowels.
Entry system
Choose Junior
A focused 3/8-inch route into the system, with an upgrade path through compatible Classic parts.
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
Most versatile · imperial
Dowelmax Classic 3/8 Joining System
For roughly 75% of common joint requirements in material from 3/4 inch through 4×4.
Most versatile · metric
Dowelmax Classic 10mm Joining System
The Classic platform configured around 10 mm dowels for metric-material markets.
Focused entry system
Dowelmax Junior 3/8 Joining System
A compact 3/8-inch system that can grow with compatible guides, spacers, and brackets.
Dedicated miter setup
Dowelmax 45 Degree Miter System
For box-type miter joinery when a full Classic system is not otherwise required.
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.
Crossmembers
Dowelmax Angle Bracket (Optional Accessory Part for T-type Joints)
Adds T-type joint positioning for spars, shelves, and structural crossmembers.
Box corners
Dowelmax 45 Degree Miter Accessory
Use a Classic or Junior platform for strong drawer-box and decorative miters.
Thinner material
Alternate drill-guide packages
Choose 1/4, 5/16, 1/2 inch, 6 mm, or 8 mm from one clearly sized product.
Repeatable depth
Dowelmax Drill Depth Gauge
Convenient collar setup for current 9.6 mm and standard 3/8-inch drills.



