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Hi David, Pattern makers dowels are actully just tapered hardwood or metal pins used for aligning the pieces of a multi part pattern or mold. For module alignment you don't need anything that precise or expensive. Most times the pattern maker will just turn the size pin(s) he needs on a lathe. Check out the hardware dept. at Wal~Mart!!! They sell all sizes of hardwood dowels in 3 ft lengths. Just cut off the size (length) you need and drill the alignment holes and pu***he piece of dowel in....Hope this helps....Vic
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