center finder for dowls

[dannyplug1]

Where can I find a device to find the centers of plugs or dowels? Also interested how do you make the swirl finish that is so popular? I have seen it on a lot of plugs on this site thanks chuckie

[thefishingfreak]

make three lines.
take a strait edge and make a line whear you think the center is.
do another line kinda like an X .
do another line that goes thru the X.
you'll have a small triangle. the center of that triangle is it.

go back and look for "how to swirl post"a few threads down.

[jkswimmer]

You can buy center finder in wood stores or MSC and the like. It is nothing more than a triangle with a ruler in the middle.

[Slipknot]

You can easily make a center marker for dowels yourself.
Take a scrap of wood and drill a hole in it the same size as the dowell, just don't go all the way thru. Then drill a small pilot hole all the way thru the center making sure you are perfectly straight. Then screw a screw into the hole from underneath so it just sticks up into the other hole. Now all you simply do is grab a dowell and place in the hole and ream it a little to mark the centers. Takes no time at all, simple and easy, no marking with a pencil or razorknife, no x's needed. Done in one quick operation.
You can thank Tattoo for that one, he showed me that.

[Jigman]

Might also check the Plugmas (step by step) thread I posted a couple of weeks back. I show a center finder in there that can be used for any size dowel or square stock. Easy to make too.

Jigman

[dannyplug1]

fishing freak love the swiring. reminds me of sponge painting on walls in a house thanks for the help chuckie

[Nel]

Sending out a picture for the first time hope it comes out ok.
Finally found the perfect tool.
I'm giving you a phone # to call.
1-800-443-7937 It's called dead center finder.
Item #dc-1010 $14.95 Worth every penny.
Good luck.

[fishaholic18]

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx...&FamilyID=3036

[ROCFISH]

I think the center finder works even without the glitter job. But it is a nice touch. Its ok I find myself spraying everthing in the garage lately. Including my clothes.