KIT INCLUDES 50 BIRCH DOWELS PLUS 1 - 1X DRILL BIT The Miller Dowel 1X is designed for joining wood up to 1 1/8” thick. For Interior Projects the dowels are available in Red Oak, Black Walnut, Birch and Cherry. The 1X is ideal for use on a wide range of wood projects that incorporate thick materials of either solid or laminated wood. Some project examples include shelving, tables, chairs, cabinetry, decking, stair risers & treads, and millwork. And the 1X can serve as an effective, simple and easy alternative to traditional blind dowels, biscuits or mortise and tenon joinery. The Miller Dowel 1X Joinery Kit includes 50 birch dowels and a TruFit® drill bit made of industrial strength high speed steel. The drill bit and bags of 40, 100 and 500 dowels of each species are also sold separately.