This is one of those basic tools that belongs in every woodworkers/handymans tool box. I remember using this in jr hi wood shop when I was 12, with good results. A drill, some brad point drill bits, drill stops, dowell centers & a dowelling jig & you're all set to make a wide variety of very strong joints. There are faster, fancier, costlier & far more complicated methods of wood joinery, but if you have more time than money then I personally believe that this is the strongest, most versatile, user freindly & cost effective system going. Happy dowelling!