How to round over the end of dowels?

[Matthew Curtis]

What is the best way to round over the end of a 3/4" dowell? I have a few dozen to do.

I have seen pictures of dowel ballers but can not fine one. Is there a place to get one or another technique to round over dowels?

[Joe Bradshaw]

I would use my router with a 3/8 round over bit. Drill a 3/4" hole in a piece of 2x4. Drill another clearance hole for the router bit. Clamp to your router table and adjust to get the roundover.
Joe

[Rick Moyer]

I use a disc sander, if you have one. Might not be the "best" way though. If you do and want perfection you'll need a steady hand and a keen eye. Otherwise it's pretty easy to get "nearly round".

[pat warner]

Hold/fix on end; use 3/8" round over.

[Mike Henderson]

I would use my router with a 3/8 round over bit. Drill a 3/4" hole in a piece of 2x4. Drill another clearance hole for the router bit. Clamp to your router table and adjust to get the roundover.
Joe

This is the best and easiest way. Gives a perfect roundover. Especially if you have a bunch to do.

Mike

[Tom Ewell]

Picture borrowed from another forum


dowel roundover jig.jpg