kolík
Kolík is a Czech term for a pin or peg used to position, align, or fasten components. It can be made of wood, metal, or plastic and appears in a range of applications from carpentry and furniture making to mechanical engineering and electrical connectors. The concept encompasses several forms designed to transfer alignment, shear, or tensile forces as required by the assembly.
In woodworking and furniture construction, wooden dowels are a common type of kolík. They provide precise alignment
Common variants include solid wooden dowels, metal dowel pins (solid or hollow), drive pins, and spring or
Installation typically involves pressing or gluing wooden dowels, or pressing, pin-fit, or retaining methods for metal