justinhill, that pine dowel looks to be HARD PINE. I get dowels there also, but look for DOWELS ,they have a big selection, not the LONG 6 to 12'closets dowel. but the 4' ONES they have PINE, OAK, POPLAR.
If your looking for BIG DIAMETER ones, go to LOWE'S they have 1.1/2 an 2" at least around here they do.
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN
