Dadoes are one of the simplest forms of router joinery, and they create sturdy connections for casework construction. Bill Hylton demonstrates several methods for routing dadoes, including using an adjustable shop-made jig that provides foolproof results. Learn more about Dado joinery on a router at...
For a PDF and SketchUp plan of this project, head to In the Weekend Wall Shelf episode, I showed you how to use a parallel jig to create dados. But the jig was originally created for making coves at the tablesaw. So here's a special jig made specifically for the purpose of creating dados with your r...
FACEBOOK: Part one of my table saw sled build. The sled features a thin base and replaceable centre section. For more details on this project and plans to build your own, click here: Part two of the build is here...
Learn how to build a router table for Woodworking for under $10 in this woodworking video for beginners. This simple router table is a good starting point for people who are learning woodworking or even the professional looking for a quick site setup. For more woodworking tutorial videos please subs...
This is my version of the popular kreg jig, the K5 I tried putting all the same features into it and in this video I explain some of the key design ideas so you can build your own. It has an adjustable clamp for different material thickness, as well as an adjustable guide block and dust collection p...
Is there a woodworker anywhere who doesn't own a router? Ever since these ubiquitous power tools were invented many years ago, craftsmen like Norm have been devising ways to use them for a wide variety of useful tasks. Norm begins this special two-part program with a demonstration of both the standa...
Wondering how Sandor Nagyszalanczy's Table Saw Dovetail Jig from the August 2010 issue of Woodworker's Journal performs in the shop? Check it out in action in this video. This project is now for sale as a downloadable plan at...
Woodworking projects - how to make a dado sled. Once you learn how to make a dado sled for the tablesaw, you will find many wood shop uses for it. The Apprentice and The Journeyman provides a woodworking video tutorial on how to make a Dedicated Dado Sled for the table saw. The Dado Sled gives the w...
Dado jig for a circular saw and or a router, in a combination jig, can be also used as a saw guide for square cuts. slides on the sides of the material being set up for the dado, width set with a caliper, for precise dado width. Easily clamped, and adjusted to different material from 12ins to 3/4ins...
For more details visit:. Cut perfectly fitted dados for a wide range of plywood thicknesses-no undersized bits required! The conventional solution for cutting tight-fitting dados for plywood is to buy a set of expensive undersized bits, but this jig lets you do it for a wide range of thicknesses wit...
We all know that 3/4" ply is never 3/4". This jig uses your actual stock to set the dado width for a perfect fit every time without having to measure or make test cuts. Improved and expanded from the first appearance in Woodworker's Journal Magazine, the plans are 14 full color pages, incl...
This is my newest router jig for making dado cuts with a handheld router...
After some testing of the circular saw jig I built, I found some problems with it. This time, I walk you through the fixes. During the process, I discover a serious problem with the cheap (i.e. GARBAGE) clamp I used as part of the jig. Some colorful language and a bit of re-engineering ensues...
Accent your woodworking with a "French" dovetail: a sliding dovetail joint that's made completely on the router table, with essentially one setup. Bill Hylton takes you step-by-step through the cuts for a drawer assembly. Learn more about dovetail joinery with a router at This is the first...
How to create a home made Dovetail jig, the simple way. I'm always making a corner or a join in wood working, this little jig will come in handy :) join me on Facebook: And don't forget to subscribe Thanks...
Part 1 - In this information-packed, 38-minute video, Marc will show you in a step-by-step approach how to create five different dovetails with the versatile and easy-to-use Katie Jig. You'll learn how to cut The Popular Thru-Dovetail, The Box Joint, The Combination Dovetail-Box Joint and The Half-B...
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Subscribe for new videos every week. There are many router dado jig options out there. I could have very easily just made one of them but I wanted to be a little different with this one. Just for the sake of trying something new. My spline jig and miter sled were each made from a single 2 x 2 piece ...
How to use a Porter Cable Router jig to create dovetails...
For More Info: As seen in WoodSmith Magazine. Use your router and this exclusive new jig to make precise dado joints quickly and with confidence. Built from a solid piece of aluminum, this guide allows you to make dados up to 2" wide in exact 1/16" increments. It will work with any length ...
The best of the best on routers, Bill Hylton, now available at an eye-popping discount in our store: Bob Lang is a big fan of the router for all sorts of woodworking projects. In this video he takes you through the process of building a router jig for working on a dado joint. -Dan Visit our communit...
This is a quick easy homemade slide for my table saw. It is easily used to make finger joints or box joints.I have been busy lately building new projects. Here are the links to a complete bookshelf build that I did this past fall. It turned out great. Here is a link to part 1 of this series Here is ...
Is there a woodworker anywhere who doesn't own a router? Ever since these ubiquitous power tools were invented many years ago, craftsmen like Norm have been devising ways to use them for a wide variety of useful tasks. Norm begins this special two-part program with a demonstration of both the standa...
This is the jig I use to create perfect dados. It's quick and easy to make and even easier to use. Can be made to pretty much any length (within reason) to suit your project...
This elegant design will cut panels and dado them for assembly is a very short time. Positioned vertically it has a small footprint and so can be left in position ready to spring into action when required. No more stretching over 4 foot boards with a skill saw - just lift the skill saw from knee lev...
STUMPY'S WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE "The Amazing Dovetail Machine"- We show you our shop-built dovetail machine that is loaded with features. Then Stumpy rants about tools being too expensive...
Create a Router Dado Jig Make crisp, clean dadoes with an easy jig that’s custom built to fit your router base...
The Ultimate Shop-Built Crosscut Sled It's safe, it slides like a dream and replaceable throat plate makes it last forever! By Travis Larson A good tablesaw sled makes perfect crosscuts easy, accurate and very safe. In addition, a well-designed sled can be used for bevel cuts, dadoes and wit...