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Model # 6426U

Hardwood Round Dowel - 96 in. x 1 in. - Sanded and Ready for Finishing - Versatile Wooden Rod for DIY Home Projects

$12.55
  • Can be used for a myriad of DIY home projects and crafts
  • Sanded furniture grade hardwood ready for your custom finish
  • Can be cut down to whatever length you need
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Tackle any project with this round dowel from Waddell. The perfect versatile component for any craft or woodworking project, dowels can be used for countless applications. The only limit is your imagination. You can add them to existing pieces for storage and organization purposes, or create an entirely new item from scratch. Discover the possibilities with Waddell.

Highlights

  • Versatile rod can be used in a wide variety of home improvement and art projects
  • Sanded smooth and ready for your custom finish
  • Available in many sizes and can easily be cut down to any length you need
  • Made with durable furniture grade hardwood
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Internet # 204397057

Model # 6426U

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Specifications

Dimensions

Diameter (in.)

1 in

Product Length (in.)

96 in

Details

Package Quantity

1

Returnable

90-Day

Shape

Round

Questions & Answers

What kind of wood is used for the "hardwood" option?
ByMar 21, 2026
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Had the cashier look it up, apparently Ponderosa Pine is a "hardwood" per Home Depot.

By|Jun 12, 2026

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    What hard wood are the dowels made from
    ByDec 17, 2025
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    Which hardwood is the “hardwood” category wood dowel rods?
    BySep 24, 2025
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    Why do I have to buy two of these?
    ByJun 30, 2025
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    Of the 4 woods you offer, red oak, Birch, pine and hardwood which are the hardest?
    ByMay 25, 2025
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    Of the woods listed, Red Oak is the hardest. Birch is also a hardwood, but it is slightly less hard than Red Oak. Pine is a softwood and therefore significantly softer than both Red Oak and Birch.

    By|Mar 19, 2026

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      Birch

      By|Jan 4, 2026


        I'm For Ash wood ash dowel 1.75 x 48" long.
        ByApr 22, 2025
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        Can I use this for a closet rod to support baby clothes that would weigh at maximum 8 lbs?
        ByFeb 23, 2025
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        "Sanded furniture grade solid oak ready for your custom finish." So, It doesn't come with a sticker that will have to be removed and leave an adhesive residue that will also need to be removed before it gets that "Custom Finish"?
        ByFeb 12, 2025
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        Everyone that I have purchased has had the sticker on it. I remove the sticker and I use GooGone to remove the adhesive.

        By|Jan 29, 2026

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          Customer Reviews

          4.5 out of 5

          • 4.5 out of 2,688 reviews
          • 77% recommend this product
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          Bad dowel
          I ordered this to be delivered. Apparently this is how Home Depot gets rid of bad wood, because there was a flat section going up most of the dowel.
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            Perfect size for my project.
            I needed 56 of these dowels to complete duplicating the design on a 58-year-old dresser mirror. I ordered them online and received the multi-piece discount and had it shipped to the store.
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              Serious Color Variation....
              These are very sturdy dowels. However upon staining they are extremely different colors. I understand wood can vary based on grain, type, etc. but there is a wild color difference that I have not encountered in any other type of staining project I have done. Very disappointed as only option through customer service is to take them back and order new (from online only). I'm concerned that the same issue is going to arise unless I get lucky and receive a batch that is more similar.
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                I use these wooden dowel quite often on my wood projects, easy to use and stain to match the rest of the priject
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                Smooth, nicely sanded hardwood dowels.
                I needed a strong, smooth dowel for a Swedish ladder project, so I chose a birch dowel as it was the best value for what I needed. These came quickly, shipped in a nice overpack box with packing paper to prevent any transit damage. They are smooth and ready to use in a project. The only thing I would change is the labels. They are very difficult to remove and I had to end up sanding off the remaining glue and paper after trying to take the labels off of 8 dowels for 15+ minutes. The ends have a slight taper, with one being colored for sizing indication. The lengths were consistent. As for strength, I cut these to 23-3/4" to easily get 2 out of each 1.125 x 48" dowel. I put them in the ladder sides and I (185 lbs) was able to lightly jump on single bars without minimal flex and no breaking. These were the best deal I could find, and Home Depot's free shipping is always a great plus. 10/10 would recommend.
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                  Yes, they make great posts for my sunshade to protect my garden.
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                  I purchased 3/4” and 1/2” dowels and the diameter was oversized so the would not fit in the pre drilled holes. Had to sand down 200 plus dowels so they would fit. 1” were sized correctly.
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                  Great for DIYers and home improvement projects needing versatile, easily customizable hardwood dowels.
                  Great for DIYers and woodworkers, this versatile hardwood dowel is sanded smooth and easily customizable for various projects.
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                  Length Variability

                  Wood Species

                  Hardwood
                  Hardwood
                  Red Oak

                  Pre-Sanded

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