New Product: "Dowelmax" bringing doweling to new heights

I turn Beth's attention to a joint that is a popular one — and one that can be difficult. I want to simulate an apron/leg joint where there is a reveal of about 1/8".
	She starts by placing the alignment marks on both pieces.
To make the 1/8" offset, we need to insert a spacer between the drill block and front alignment piece. At the lower right of the picture, there are the spacers that are supplied with the Dowelmax — they are from right, 3/8", 3/4" and 1 5/8". These spacers are used for working other joints and stock sizes.     For the 1/8" offset that we want,  Beth has simply inserted 2 Formica chip samples. They are  inserted in the offset space. Tightening the two knurled knobs secures them.
	Beth has aligned the checkmarks and tightened the clamp. We are looking at the front side — with the offset.
She drills the offset holes on the leg.
	It looks righ, but Beth won't know for sure until she drills the apron piece.
To drill the apron piece, she has removed the Formica sample chips (at lower left) and has aligned the checkmarked side.
	She has dry fit the joint and is using the Formica sample chips to see if the offset is as she wanted. It is.    While the chips worked well, I think we will make some brass spacers for these widths and shape them as the same shape as the other spacers. Then they will fit around the screw posts.
The joint without the chips. It is tight, accurate and quick.
	Beth looks at one of the "sample" joints sent by the manufacture. The joint is in 1 1/2" material and has dowels placed in two rows. She holds the 3/8" spacer which gives the offset for the second row. In using the Dowelmax, you realize that all the positioning of the guide is made from the same edge — the one marked by the checkmark. The offsetting is done with one of the spacers. This assures accurate joinery even when stock thickness varies slightly.
This sample joint is in 1 1/2" stock and has three rows. The first is without spacer; second with 3/8" spacer and the third with 3/4" spacer.
	The website shows many more types of joints than the few shown here. Once you get the idea of how to mark and how to set-up the Dowelmax Jig, any and all of these joints are available to you.    The Dowelmax is a well engineered tool that was clearly designed by a serious woodworker. Right now, it is available only from the manufacturer. See link below.