I am an ultra beginner and had a hard time following what was going on. A more step by step narrative I think would have helped. I also didn't understand how the jig helped define where the cut would be and how wide it would be. Also, I think it would have been cool to see the dado blade in action.
I love watching you work Leah.... You're one of my most favorite DIYers. I have seen a bunch of Dado videos and yours is by far the easiest and simplest. I have to admit the way Nick Ferry explained it , it was easier to understand what was going on. Keep the videos coming!
Hi Leah I'm new to your channel and from one woman to another, THANK YOU for taking the time and teaching us to use different tools and tricks. I love how straight forward you explain things, I'm a woodworking beginner, teaching myself and now learning from you and some other very talented people!!
Great tip! Maybe those who don't understand have never seen a regular dado cut at all. Maybe if you lead off showing how that works and then explain how the jig does the same thing....?
Would be helpful if you could do a dado part 2 video where you show how to cut dadoes using a router and jig (i.e. exact width router jig) since in certain cases the router is much easier to use than the table saw for dadoes.
Thanks Joshua! I prefer the router as well for dados though I can’t say why. I also like a hand saw and a router plane aka grandmother’s tooth. So many ways...Perhaps Ms Leah, you could show using a router table and just a guide or jig. I even know a gentleman who uses his circular saw and a jig for cross dados and his guide when setting standards for shelving.
Sorry, I can't figure this one out. Do you have another video more detailed? I'm trying to make my cabinets and have never done it before. I definitely need to learn basic joinery.
Leah. The confusion for people is why bother finding the curf? What does it do to help in making the joint? Is it so that the joint will in the end be tight?
that's how I have always done mine anyways. hahahaha! I don't do enough woodwork anymore to need a Dodo, and the table saw just makes short work of it in a mater of minutes. Thanks for sharing this vid Leah! :-) Awesome channel as always!
I don't have a table saw, but do remember them from high school where we was trained on how to use them, and from my last job where the inmates was trained and had to use the saws to cut wood which was used to build furniture.
Took me a couple of viewings for the lightbulb to go off. I wasn’t sure what that initial cut was for and what the close ups shots were showing. When you show the lip cut for the kerf, it looked like a channel cut on my phone. I’ve got it now and look forward to trying this out.
I'm still trying to figure this one out. Is this right: The block of wood that you cut to get the kerf is the width of the dado, you are allowing for (subtracting) the saw kerf on the far side of the dado-width by using the jig. Is that right? If so, would you need different thicknesses of wood for jigs for different widths of dados? Also, how do you line up the edge of the wood to make sure it is aligned with the far side of the wood so you get the full kerf thickness rather than part?
Yes and yes. I am not certain I understand your last question. The jig simply works as a marker for the piece of wood you're steering through the table saw blade. A slight point of contact is all that is needed.
Hi Karen, What could I have done to have made this a better video? What about this woodworking technique was unclear for you? Your comment is very important to me.
Hi Ms Leah ~ Thanks for asking! You cut & glued this piece of wood, for What? Where did it go? I have watched 4 times - NOW Again, and DO See it mounted at the back of the 'board guide'. How does this help? 1st - This shows my skill level =\ 2nd - lol, your asking me ~ cute, How Nice! =] Maybe Show - Where it's Placed, What it emulates in reference to the Dado Blade. 'I placed Jig here, so it helps with this, for that'. note: this & that may be substituted. THANKS SO MUCH! ~ * Peace
Hey Karen, I think you raise some really good points. I could have done a better job explaining the role of the jig in the whole process, including the part where I glued the pieces of wood together to make the jig. I appreciate your feedback!
A Dado is the lower part of the wall of a room, below about waist height, when decorated differently from the upper part. What is shown in this video is a housing or simply a groove.
Henry d'Boar While your definition of the word "dado" is correct, Leah's is, too. Sometimes words have more than one meaning, so it's a grand idea to check things out before you tell someone they are wrong like that. I'm not a woodworker, but even I've heard of a dado.
I want to thank you so much for these tutorials every time I watch your channel I'm always learning
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I am an ultra beginner and had a hard time following what was going on. A more step by step narrative I think would have helped. I also didn't understand how the jig helped define where the cut would be and how wide it would be.
Also, I think it would have been cool to see the dado blade in action.
I love watching you work Leah.... You're one of my most favorite DIYers. I have seen a bunch of Dado videos and yours is by far the easiest and simplest. I have to admit the way Nick Ferry explained it , it was easier to understand what was going on. Keep the videos coming!
I just watched a video of yours yesterday and I was blown in awesomeness. Today is the same thing. I’ve learned two important things.
Hi Leah I'm new to your channel and from one woman to another, THANK YOU for taking the time and teaching us to use different tools and tricks. I love how straight forward you explain things, I'm a woodworking beginner, teaching myself and now learning from you and some other very talented people!!
Hi Erica, thanks for commenting and welcome to our channel!
Thank you. I always learn something new when I stop by your channel.
Great tip! Maybe those who don't understand have never seen a regular dado cut at all. Maybe if you lead off showing how that works and then explain how the jig does the same thing....?
I could have done a better.
Would be helpful if you could do a dado part 2 video where you show how to cut dadoes using a router and jig (i.e. exact width router jig) since in certain cases the router is much easier to use than the table saw for dadoes.
Yes, I'd be more than happy to do an additional video. Thanks for making the suggestion.
Thanks Joshua! I prefer the router as well for dados though I can’t say why. I also like a hand saw and a router plane aka grandmother’s tooth. So many ways...Perhaps Ms Leah, you could show using a router table and just a guide or jig. I even know a gentleman who uses his circular saw and a jig for cross dados and his guide when setting standards for shelving.
Hey Leah, great jig. Watched the video twice, made the jig works as you said! Love the mallet.
Sorry, I can't figure this one out. Do you have another video more detailed? I'm trying to make my cabinets and have never done it before. I definitely need to learn basic joinery.
Brilliant as always, how about a follow to on building a table say or something simple for all us newbie ?Best wishes as always
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Leah. The confusion for people is why bother finding the curf? What does it do to help in making the joint? Is it so that the joint will in the end be tight?
that's how I have always done mine anyways. hahahaha! I don't do enough woodwork anymore to need a Dodo, and the table saw just makes short work of it in a mater of minutes.
Thanks for sharing this vid Leah! :-) Awesome channel as always!
🙂
I don't have a table saw, but do remember them from high school where we was trained on how to use them, and from my last job where the inmates was trained and had to use the saws to cut wood which was used to build furniture.
Took me a couple of viewings for the lightbulb to go off. I wasn’t sure what that initial cut was for and what the close ups shots were showing. When you show the lip cut for the kerf, it looked like a channel cut on my phone. I’ve got it now and look forward to trying this out.
I'm still trying to figure this one out. Is this right: The block of wood that you cut to get the kerf is the width of the dado, you are allowing for (subtracting) the saw kerf on the far side of the dado-width by using the jig. Is that right? If so, would you need different thicknesses of wood for jigs for different widths of dados? Also, how do you line up the edge of the wood to make sure it is aligned with the far side of the wood so you get the full kerf thickness rather than part?
Yes and yes. I am not certain I understand your last question. The jig simply works as a marker for the piece of wood you're steering through the table saw blade. A slight point of contact is all that is needed.
Yes still trying to figure it out also would be nice to save money and know how lol
Love watching and learning from your channel. But Sorry, don't understand this one.
Hi Karen, What could I have done to have made this a better video? What about this woodworking technique was unclear for you? Your comment is very important to me.
I don't understand what the jig is doing
Hi Ms Leah ~ Thanks for asking! You cut & glued this piece of wood, for What? Where did it go? I have watched 4 times - NOW Again, and DO See it mounted at the back of the 'board guide'. How does this help?
1st - This shows my skill level =\
2nd - lol, your asking me ~ cute, How Nice! =]
Maybe Show - Where it's Placed, What it emulates in reference to the Dado Blade. 'I placed Jig here, so it helps with this, for that'.
note: this & that may be substituted. THANKS SO MUCH! ~ * Peace
Hey Karen, I think you raise some really good points. I could have done a better job explaining the role of the jig in the whole process, including the part where I glued the pieces of wood together to make the jig. I appreciate your feedback!
Nice solution, thank you I'll be using that!
Dado is good to have !
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Didn't really explain the purpose of the dado..? It would be good to add some context with the example.
I could have done better.
You Rock
Your tips are fantastic!
you have the best tutorials!
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Great video tutorials! How would you do the same thing on longer pieces of wood(I.e. 6 ft and longer)?
Thanks so much for the info. I LOVE your wood hammer!!!! Do you have a video on how you made that?????
Hey Becky. No video on the mallet.
Hi Leah, can you please redo this video. a lot of people don't understand it.
Mucho good.
Another good one!!!!! Thanks!
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Leah, sorry but not really explained that well. Missing some key points it seems. Rushed through this one I think.
You are amazing...thank you!
What is the advantage of dadoing vs a router?
Router vs table saw.....hmmmmm. I think it really is more about personal preference than anything else.
thank you , love you, and god bless ,
Do you have a video on how to make your wooden hammer?☺
I wish I saw this before I bought a dado blade and made unnecessary modifications to my table saw so that I could use it
thanks madame it is a nice video.
Good info. Thanks
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interesting
Wow, amazing thats my family name Dado
Where do you get the ca glue and activator?I looked in HD to no avail.
amazon or a wood working store
Just Plain interesting...luv-U
Hey Blackie
Always looking out for your segments....keep going
you explained how to make one but not what it is.
A Dado is the lower part of the wall of a room, below about waist height, when decorated differently from the upper part.
What is shown in this video is a housing or simply a groove.
Yes, it says it's a housing or trench right? Can you read?
but also:
en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/dado
I'm curious why the manufacturers call it a dado blade, dado stack, or dado set?
+rlund3
Which manufacturers?
Yeah, but Jane isnt British.... wrong dictionary dude.
Henry d'Boar While your definition of the word "dado" is correct, Leah's is, too. Sometimes words have more than one meaning, so it's a grand idea to check things out before you tell someone they are wrong like that. I'm not a woodworker, but even I've heard of a dado.