Quote Originally Posted by Lee Schierer View Post
A method I've used is to drill holes straight through a piece of scrap, space the same distance you want the holes for the dowels in your project. Then rip a bevel on the piece of scrap to get the desired angle for the dowels. Bond the scrap to the face of your project piece with double sided tape. Use the holes in the scrap to drill your dowel holes in the project. This method will virtually eliminate any tear out.
This. Drill straight through a square block. Then cut the end of the block at the angle you want. Then clamp that block into position as a drill guide. Use a brad point or forstener bit so it cuts from the OD and doesnt want to drift off centerline.

Test depth on a scrap and use a depth stop on the drill.