I need a 1 3/4" x 6' dowel!

[Dave Zellers]

Actually, two. I have spent hours online today trying to find a supplier.

Wood species not that critical, but I've been focused on oak, maple or birch. Amazon has 2" x 6' poplar dowels which might work- I'd have to talk to my client.

I can't believe this is this hard.

Anybody know of a supplier? A few months back someone here was selling 2" maple dowels and I almost bought a few 'just to have'. Man O man, I wish I had!

Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhh!

California Dowel sells what I want but they are out of stock in the size I want.

[Sam Murdoch]

Here you go - http://www.continentalwindowfashions.com/product_458100_Vesta-Highland-Timber-Wood-Pole-plain-1-3/4-InchD--4'/6'/8'/12'L_prod.html

:D

and another - http://fabricresource.com/P/2867.html

[Dave Zellers]

Awesome- thanks Sam. I wish it at least said what the species was. "Plain Wood Pole" - Geeze. Definitely an option tho, thanks again.

[Tom M King]

Here's a place that sells them if you will take a box of 10 for $250. Might be worth a call about one. http://www.bearwood.com/product4167.html

[Dave Zellers]

Yeah, I saw Bearwood.com- that's what I was running into today online. This is for a job and if I were to spend the money to buy 10, I'll end up working for extra dowels instead of money.

But you're right- might be worth asking about a smaller order. I just always take that as the minimum order is 10.

YIKES! now I see it's a special order with a lead time of 1-4 weeks!

I need them right now!

[Bill Orbine]

maybe a handrail. however most of 'em have a flat bottom. some don't. google it.

[Rich Riddle]

The folks who hang out in the turners area might have a better idea where to find this.

[Kirby Krieger]

Red Oak (http://www.bellforestproducts.com/hand-pick/view/33838/?b=). Good company.

[Dave Zellers]

maybe a handrail. however most of 'em have a flat bottom. some don't. google it.
A handrail is where I started. The flat bottom nixed that idea.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Check this out: http://www.stairparts.net/2/3923_1-3-4-inch-Full-Round-Wood-Handrail.html

[Dave Zellers]

The folks who hang out in the turners area might have a better idea where to find this.
My local contractors lumber yard has a very well equipped shop. I may contact them about turning 2 6 foot dowels, but I get the Willies just thinking about what they might charge.

[Dave Zellers]

Check this out: http://www.stairparts.net/2/3923_1-3-4-inch-Full-Round-Wood-Handrail.html
Oh.
My.
Goodness!

That's what Bill O was talking about!

That could be perfect! Thank You!

[Dave Zellers]

Red Oak (http://www.bellforestproducts.com/hand-pick/view/33838/?b=). Good company.
Those are 36", I need 72".

[Leo Graywacz]

Make your own.

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-C1190-8-Inch-Radius-Roundover/dp/B0000DCZ3Q/ref=sr_1_33?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1460600027&sr=1-33&keywords=7%2F8+router+bit

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[Matt Day]

You could also get creative/resourceful and turn a couple 3' sections on a lathe and join them with a large dowel.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Dave....do a Google search with this for the search "round 1 3/4" red oak handrail". There are several companies that offer what you want and some are cheaper though farther away. I would find one close to you to decrease shipping costs and time.

[Dave Zellers]

Good Heavens, Stairparts.com wants 68 bucks for shipping. That basically doubles the cost. Ugh.

[Dave Zellers]

You could also get creative/resourceful and turn a couple 3' sections on a lathe and join them with a large dowel.
Not an option. There will be stress applied in the middle.

[Dave Zellers]

Make your own.

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-C1190-8-Inch-Radius-Roundover/dp/B0000DCZ3Q/ref=sr_1_33?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1460600027&sr=1-33&keywords=7%2F8+router+bit

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Yeah, I haven't abandoned that idea. That's usually where I start, and then 4 man hours later I find out I could have bought one for less than 1-2 hours labor.

[Dave Zellers]

Looks like woodstairs.com is the winner.

http://www.woodstairs.com/handrail/straight-handrail/6039-round-straight-wall-mount-handrail-1-3-4-round

Only 26 bucks shipping.



WOW. Hours online vs. minutes on SMC. Thanks everyone, especially Ken Fitz.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Glad to be some help Dave! I am glad you found a supplier.

[kevin nee]

I sent a PM.

[Bradley Gray]

Check out Cincinnati Dowel
888-369-3571

[Roger Feeley]

you might consider a dowel plate. Hook one end to the trailer hitch and tow it through.

[Myk Rian]

Cut finger joints in a couple 3' dowels and glue the ends together. They do it with 2x4s. No reason it won't work with dowels.

[Alan Schwabacher]

How critical is it that it be round? An octagonal cross section is very easy to rip.

[Danny Buie]

HOUSE HANDLE COMPANY
PO BOX 87 | CASSVILLE, MO 65625 | HWY. 86 WEST, CASSVILLE
(417) 847-2726 | (800)260-6455 | FAX (417) 847-3580
Email: sales@househandle.com

https://www.househandle.com/products-3.html#dowels
Price: 11.05 Each

These will be oak, ash or hickory. If you have special needs, like perfectly straight, I would give them a call.

[Mark Gibney]

A friend threw a ballet barre from a studio he demo'd into my workshop last week, I just put a tape to the end and it's 1 3/4" thick.

It's doug fir - I forget if you have a specific wood in mind - but maybe one of those would work? - they for sure come long.

[Dave Zellers]

That's funny because that is exactly what this is for- a ballet barre.

I found exactly what I was looking for at WoodStairs.com and ordered it on Wednesday. Now I just need them to ship it!

I'm feeling rather foolish because I got so hung up on the word 'dowel" I couldn't see past it. I should have known to search for 'handrail'.

DUMB!

[Mark Gibney]

Don't run yourself down Dave, there's plenty of us on here can do that for you. ;)

[Dave Zellers]

.....:).....