I recently attached some shelves to a trolley and covered the screws with dowels for a cleaner look. Now, I think I might have made a mistake because the dowels are glued in, and the alignment seems off. What's the best way to remove the dowels without having to drill them out completely?
3 Answers
Another suggestion is to use a Forstner bit to drill out the dowels. These bits are great for clean cuts and shouldn’t damage your trolley.
One option is to use a drill bit that’s just slightly smaller than the dowel. This way, you can carefully drill out the center and then pick out what's left. It's a pretty handy trick!
You might want to try a hole saw that’s larger than the dowels. It could make the removal process easier by cutting around them rather than through.
Thanks! Good idea to use a smaller bit!