Wood Dowels Made for Strength, Precision, and Scalable Manufacturing
A wood dowel is one of the most versatile wood components that is used across a wide variety of industries. These range from cabinetry and furniture making to signage, food-grade tools, high-volume production, and more.
At H. Arnold Wood Turning, we offer dowels in a wide variety of sizes, species, and finishes to meet the exact specs that you require. Our bulk orders with custom options deliver the quality and consistency that manufacturers count on.

Bundle of Wooden Dowels – Wholesale Sourcing Example
A collection of wooden dowels stacked neatly, illustrating an example of wholesale wood products.
Dowels (Wooden) for a Wide Range of Applications
Dowels in wooden options are used in a wide array of commercial, industrial, and specialty applications. We regularly produce wood dowels for food mixing paddles, rope ladders, toy parts, musical instruments, banner rods, and more.
Our customers include manufacturers, product designers, distributors, and industrial supply chains across the country. No matter the final use, our goal is the same: deliver clean, stable dowels that perform under pressure and align with your tolerances.

Bar-Coded Square Wooden Dowels – Custom Sizes & Bulk Orders
Square wooden dowels and round dowels with barcoding for easy inventory tracking, available in custom sizes and bulk quantities.
Available Sizes, Species, and Production Runs
We manufacture wood dowels in standard diameters from 1/8″ to 1-1/4″, with larger diameters and custom lengths up to 16 feet available upon request. Common wood species include birch, poplar, ash, beech, and maple. Each species offers a specific balance of weight, texture, durability, and machinability.
From small-batch prototypes to high-volume production runs in the tens of thousands, we scale to meet your needs. Orders can be delivered sanded, unfinished, stained, or custom-processed.
Customization Options for Wood Dowel Projects
Our in-house capabilities allow you to order dowels cut to length, shaped, drilled, or turned to spec. Secondary operations include tenon forming, tapering, threading, CNC shaping, and finishing. If you require additional assembly features, we offer hardware integration like hanger bolts, threaded inserts, and metal reinforcement options.
If you need to match an existing part or hit a tight tolerance, we can reverse-engineer or sample-match to deliver accurate results.

Bulk Painted Wooden Dowels – Custom Colors & Large Orders Available
Painted wooden dowels available in bulk for crafting, furniture making, and decorative applications. Offered in multiple colors, diameters, and wood species.
Why Choose H. Arnold Wood Turning for Dowels
With over 100 years of experience producing wooden components for major industries, H. Arnold Wood Turning is trusted by buyers around the country. Every dowel we make is carefully sourced and satisfies industry-specific quality standards. From architectural millwork to food-grade manufacturing, our dowels are found in finished products across North America.
We’re more than a supplier. We’re a family-run, strategic partner in your business success. If you’re ready to learn more, reach out to us today. You’ll receive a free, no-obligation estimate, and we can answer any questions you may have.