33.How to Use Toothpicks as Dowels
Round toothpicks can serve as effective dowels for joining boards together. Once your boards are cut and ready, drill pilot holes—matching the diameter of the toothpick—at two locations on each board. Accuracy is key, so use a square to ensure the holes are aligned precisely. Apply wood glue to a toothpick and insert it into the holes on the first board, tapping it in gently. After the glue sets, trim the protruding toothpick so it can fit snugly into the corresponding holes on the second board. Add glue, join the boards, and clamp them securely unti
