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Dowel pins - which end press fit?

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TeejT

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If a dowel pin is chamfered at one end and domed at the other, which end goes in the press-fit hole? I'm guessing the chamfered end? Thanks!
 
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The chamfered end is inserted first.

Be careful as there are all types of dowel pins, straight, tapered, and grooved along with some other specials.

 
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