Definitions
- Describing a wooden peg used to fasten two pieces of timber together. - Referring to a traditional method of joinery in woodworking. - Talking about a historical or traditional construction technique.
- Describing a cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic used to join two pieces of material together. - Referring to a modern method of joinery in woodworking. - Talking about a versatile and widely used construction technique.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used to join two pieces of material together.
- 2Both involve inserting a piece into a hole or mortise.
- 3Both have been used for centuries in woodworking.
- 4Both can be made of wood or other materials.
- 5Both require precision and accuracy in their use.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Trenails are typically cylindrical and have a tapered end, while dowels are usually straight and cylindrical.
- 2Size: Trenails are often larger and thicker than dowels.
- 3Usage: Trenails are more commonly used in traditional or historical construction, while dowels are more versatile and widely used in modern woodworking.
- 4Material: Trenails are usually made of wood, while dowels can be made of wood, metal, or plastic.
- 5Method: Trenailing involves hammering the peg into place, while doweling requires gluing the dowel into the hole or mortise.
Remember this!
Trenail and dowel are both used to join two pieces of material together in woodworking. However, trenails are typically used in traditional or historical construction and are made of wood with a tapered end, while dowels are more versatile and widely used in modern woodworking, can be made of various materials, and require gluing into place.
