How to make simple rabbet joints using dado blades. Basic box making. | LOCKDOWN DAY 173
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Assembling the shoeshine box with rabbet joints.
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0:00 Terminology
2:27 Setting up dado blades
6:50 Cutting the rabbets
12:18 Cleaning up the rabbets
13:30 Dry-fitting the box
15:40 Measure and cut the ends
17:36 Assembling the box
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Hi Steve, great video! I know it's a few years old but I felt I could use a refresher course in rabbets, which this provided! One thing I love about your videos is that you emphasize that there will always be minor imperfections in our projects, and to not obsess over them. As you said, no one will ever notice the little defects that appear so glaring to us. It took me several years of woodworking to truly take this to heart, but now one of my mottoes is "Never let the perfect be the enemy of the good." I now realize, as you said, that minor imperfections give our work a handcrafted character and is perfectly okay, a finished project can have little defects and still be beautiful and functional. Thanks for all the great content!
Ive been watching your channel for years now. And i have to say, your production value and the work you put into your videos does not go unnoticed.
Ditto. As I said in my comment, my personal skill is in generally well beyond Steve’s videos (again - not bragging, but I’ve been an avid woodworker for 20+ years and I’ve worked hard to get good at it, and I’m not a “weekend warrior” per se anymore) however Steve’s videos are always a great balance of fun, funny, positive, entertaining and just because I may not be the target demo re: skill level, doesn’t mean I can’t pick up a good trick or pointer.
I too have a tiny shop with limited tools so some of the jigs And storage tips he provides are really useful.
I pick up at least one helpful tip in every video and am usually in a better mood than when I turned on the vid.
Bryan H I couldn’t agree more. The little tips and tricks made me better at many operations.
I’m going to make my first rabbet cuts tomorrow. I’ve been relying on your videos a lot. I’m making pull out shelves (very shallow drawers) for under our kitchen cabinets. Thank you so much for your helpful instruction Steve.
just your average joe teaching woodworking basics... i love it! the consistency of this channel is amazing. keep up the great work Steve!
I always love the clamp assortment during the glue ups. It makes me feel better about my embarrassing clamp collection.
Life went to hell 'round here about 2 months in. Not COVID, thank goodness, but plenty of other crap to meet fan. So tuning in today, imagine my shock at seeing Day 173! Dang!! I hope you and yours are well!
I love all the subtle knowledge you drop. It just oozes effortlessly and is still entertaining and relaxing. You're lucky to have an audience base that watches longer than 2 minutes 😂👍🏻 much love to u Steve 💕
Hello, Steve! I've been using this method for making boxes for a bit now (saw it in a previous video of yours) and it works great. One thing that helps me is to use blue tape to hold the box together during the test fit, and leave most if not all of that tape on for the glue-up and clamping (removing just enough to unfold the box and get the glue in there). Thanks for the videos!
OK - all done! Excited to move forward - thank you Steve for all the help!!!
Bee
Another epic Steve adventure, love your sense of humor, about life.
Well steve. Built my first work bench based on your plans and lessons learned, never skimp on glue and clamp the shit out of everything! Stay amazing!!
I think this is THE BEST how-to set up your table saw with dado blades... I always wondered about them and you really took the time to explain, I think whenever I get a set of them I will have more confidence in using them... I wish I could give this video 2 or 3 likes! 😁
I'm making this along with you Steve. Just because I can!
Maybe this has never happened to anyone else but it happened to me. I had a scary experience with a dado stack when I didn't tightened the arbor nut enough. After I made the cut and turned off the table saw, the blades kept spinning at nearly top speed on my new DeWalt job site saw (a popular model) using the DeWalt dado stack. The stack spun and arbor nut slowly unwound continuously for about 30 seconds. I was standing there very confused about why my stopped table saw was still spinning. Then the blades poped off and flew out, but the throat plate took most of the force. Maybe one blade only just flew out of the saw. The other blade was in the cavity. And the arbor nut in my vacuum. Overall quite scary.
Wanted to share because I daily watch your show and have been very inspired by you. I've learned an exciting new skill and hobby thanks entirely to your videos, SketchUp included.
That's Final Destination material there 😮
And that is exactly why dado stacks are illegal in Europe. Sometimes I wish I had one, but after reading this I'll stick to making multiple cuts on the tablesaw :) Glad you lived to tell the story.
Same thing happened to me. I was cutting rabets and I heard this sound that was off pitch kind of while I was working and I thought “let me just take a minute to look things over” and I stopped the saw and when the motor stopped the blades kept going. Fortunately mine didn’t come off like yours but I was very scared too.
Holy crap, I didn't know that was a thing! I've used my dado stack a few times, been super careful, but did not know the nut could do that.
I've used my dado stack since, but now I make sure the arbor nut is really tight. And if it ever happens again, I'm running out of the garage.
Back to wood working! I love it!
BTW- the tree for the Catification project looked like it turned out purrr-fect!
Lockdown 173? Dayum!
The beard makes it feel like we’re in a time capsule of Steve from ten years ago; except he got a good cameraman.
Its quite funny, while other people look younger on old footage or photographs, Steve used to look older 10 years ago. :)
S. Schimke He did!
The return of Classic Steve!
If you dent the wood, you can use steam from a clothing steamer or iron to bring that dented wood back out. It works really well for that kind of minor denting.
I came here to say the same thing.
I think that I saw The Wood Whisperer do that a few years ago.
David Dickson I read it in his book and also saw another YT channel testing it among other “Woodworking hacks” to see if it really worked, and they got pretty good results.
My old timer neighbor from across the street gifted me a his old micro jig! I instantly thought about all your videos that had the micro jig clip
It's funny how your comment could be an ad, just like:
"My old timer neighbor from across the street gifted me a his old - MICRO JIG!"
@@samuelsilva8364 holy crap! Do you work for an ad agency, I think we're in to something 😂
@@samuelsilva8364 haha so true
I cut my first ever slots TODAY to slide in drawer bottoms and it felt incredible seeing everything line up. Could not have done it without your channel, thank you!
Thanks Steve, a very detailed tutorial on dado blade set up and cutting rabbets. I have seen you cut them both ways, with a sacrificial fence or with the board against the rip fence. I never heard you say what the difference was until today. The Weekend Woodworker course has given me a lot of practice with rabbets.
Am I the only one who, while working in the garage/shop, finds himself singing "its the ABC's of wood working"??? Damn jingles get me every time...
I can't stress this enough. You have watched his videos on youtube. You know how good he/they are.
I spent $150 on his Weekender course. I did so because I was thankful for his UA-cam videos. I felt "this chap has thought me a lot, why not? "
I gained SO MUCH MORE from the course I purchased a second course.
I am not paid by Steve, UA-cam or anyone else.
I am just honestly thankful he/this exists.
Well thank you! I'm so happy you're enjoying the courses. 😀
Thank you for your detailed portion on rabbits, (how to stack) dado blades, & blade depth in this video! Super helpful Steve 👍🏼
I'm not a woodworker, but I love watching people build stuff. As a result, I have heard the word "Rabbet" many times but never seen it written down. I thought it was spelled "Rabbit" and had worked out the idea that it was because it made the end of a board have a profile vaguely similar to a rabbit with its ears sticking up.
Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.
Steve, I just want to say thank you. I subscribed a while ago but now, in these odd times, your videos, you, keep me smiling. Thank you!
Thank you! 😊
Hey! The beard is back! I like it. It's like "old Steve".
Disagree. Not a fan. (Said with love)... I prefer clean cut Steve. (No one needs those olllld videos back, and I’m sure Steve doesn’t want to go back to his fighting weight from that era either :P)
Good video overall. Excellent walk through on the dado blades for those of us with no experience with them!
You really are a titan of woodworking, a legend in UA-cam woodworking, and an international treasure! You deserve all the success you enjoy and I hope you go on forever 👍👍 never give up being awesome
Best video! Love the dropping of the piece and realising you had a split! I would be gutted when that happened to me but watching you happily cope with it all is an inspiration. Can't wait for the next one!
Nice work..I was always weary if stacking blades but will try it more now..nice video
Love the beard is coming back
I learned many years ago that a filister was the cut at the edge grain of a board, while a rabet was the cut along the grain at it’s edge. Thus, the filister plane was specially designed for that purpose.
Thanks for the in-depth showing of dado blade assembly
I am liking this series of videos. It reminds me of the old WWMM videos from the past, even to the unshaven look. The only thing missing is the Grrriper intro. How about one for prosperity and old times sake....
Good tip on the paint sticks with sand paper, thanks
Seriously, I learned a lot with this one. Thanks !
I’m sure 20 other people have or will make this comment. For the dented area just put some water on it to expand the grain back out. I found your channel at the beginning of covid and I’m glad I did!
Thank you for showing your dado stack. I saw the brand was Buzz and looked them up in Amazon. They are just the price range I was looking for.
My tablesaw just arrived! Time to assemble it... after the video... woohoo!!
I use cheap finger nail files to sand dados they come in different grits and work well for me.
I can't believe we're already at day 173, but on the plus side I am looking forward to what you have in store for your "28 weeks later" special
I was JUST thinking about that!
Steve, I love you man! Watching your work are not just about wood working technics and skills, there're some mistakes here and there along the way and that what make you soo inspiring. Keep it up my guru :)
hi Steve point 1 on your recent newsletter really resonated with me. the autonomy in woodworking, along with mastery (through deliberate practice) and purpose (utility of creations or sense of belonging to a community) makes it fulfilling, and provides valuable insight on motivation and the fine line between 'work' and 'play.' thanks for continuing to produce great content and enriching lives. cheers.
Thank you!
You make great tutorials and I appreciate it!!
Awesome And Very Useful Dado Video ! Thanks Steve !
ugh, now I see this, right after I messed up my lap joint rabbets for a panel. Long story short, the thickness of the rabbet was uneven because of a bend in the board. I think the humidity warped the boards. So I tried to re-cut the rabbet and pressed down on the board with my push block, but when I re-setup my dado it was a little higher and now the joints are to deep. I'll trim the rabbet off and try again and add another board to the panel. yes, yes, next time I'll sand them flat and not re-cut. Thank you for your channel, I've learned a lot from you.
Welcome back Steve.
All the woodworking guys say Do Not drop carbide saw on cast iron table. Always lay carbide teeth on cardboard or something not iron or steel. Yaaay new haircut
Very nice Steve. I always enjoy your videos. Very informative and to the point. Great job as are all of your vids.
Great video Steve !
So if a dado goes across the grain, and a groove goes with the grain... does that mean a rabbet that’s goes with the grain is a groovy rabbit?
I'm getting real 'asking grandpa for help with a project' vibes from this video. It must be the beard, making you look wise, yet approachable like a grandpa.
This is a great explanation on how to use dado blades. What are pros and cons of using dado blades to make rabbet joints versus a router table?
One day I'll have a proper table saw. Not my flimsy construction site one and can enjoy dado blades.
Great video showing why no one uses their set of dado blades.
I'd really like a video discussing the best way to add folding arms to a mobile stand for either a miter saw or planer. I saw your miter saw cart and would appreciate if you could walk me through the decision making process of making something like that. Thanks so much for your videos, you've really helped me step into woodworking.
Steve, I didn't see a link to your dust mask in your Amazon list. Could you share a link for that product? Or maybe even film a video discussing dust mask choices?? Thanks all all you teach us!
Nice instructions!
I have the same dado set but the instructions set up grid from the dado set didn’t have those shims being used for the cut I wanted to make.
Or so I thought 💭 They use the word shim and spacer interchangeable and confused what I needed to do.
I think “spacer” is more appropriate for the blade and chipper protection and “shim” to adjust the width.
At least that’s how I will view it.
Thanks for another informative video.
Safety comment: Have your saw unplugged when changing the blades!
When I'm spreading glue on a narrow groove or something like that (also in tight spaces like box joints) I use q-tips to spread the glue. Just another alternative to brushes or your finger.
Hi Steve I Really like nice job I love it thank for Sharing
On measuring. I have found that my measurements are much more precise with wood that I have purchased rather than wood I have found for free.
ABC of Woodworking. W = working time
14:50 What witchcraft is this?! Pieces not falling out or collapsing?! You're a wizard, Steve!
Beard looks good on you, Steve.
Hi Steve, I bought some ratchet straps from our local pound store (for one pound amazingly) and I use them for boxes, I even went as far as to make wood corner blocks and keep them on the straps with 2 penny nails, they work great and if I need to strap anything to the roof rack on my car I can use them.
Good explanations always a joy. I'd like to clear up the myth in the UK that dados are banned or illegal. This is completely untrue. Many companies sell new saws to accommodate dado blades. Axminster tools and machinery being prob the best UK company. Sell UK made for UK or oversea markets table saws that accept them. I see see US woodworkers and sometimes UK woodworkers saying this all the time. They are not and have never been banned here in the UK. Rant over.
Use one all the time in Oxford England on my skill saw 99
Esteve very great show always with good info and great content thanks for all this great times and like always smashing my like botton from San Antonio tx yahoooooooooo kaboooooooooooooom
Been fallowing your videos for a long time. Dude Steve rocking a beard. Diggin it man. Dado on
Check your manual. I have a Dewalt compact that does not.
Check your manual. I have a Dewalt compact that does not.
Hi Steve I finally found the clamps you use on eBay, they called Face Clamp Grip Tool Vise Cabinets/G Type Adjustable Universal Fence Clamp For Table Saws
Hey Steve. Thanks for the content. I miss using my table saw because i sliced by right hand index finger 😞.It's funny, I wasn't even using my table saw. I was helping my dad take apart his old washing machine. I'll be back to trouble again soon don't worry 😜. Thanks for the content.
Somedays I spend hours in the good old woodworking, just fine, to cut my hand making a sandwich or something.
@@samuelsilva8364 well sometimes the simple sharp tools cause pain. lol
Was this originally content aimed at one specific person? Seems like you are talking to someone and mentioning what tools they do or don't have. Awesome lessons non the less! Thanks for making it available to us all!
Yes. This was during the Lockdown Woodworking series in 2020. Kinda hard to jump into day 173.
the true measure of any glue up is how many different brands of clamps you use on it
When you're all done with this, can you make a "Shoe Box Supercut" so we don't have to be overwhelmed with Catification amongst the rest? Don't get me wrong, love the cat-stuff, just would be nice to have a Shoe Box specific video. Thanks for all you do!
Steve. Can a picture frame with perfect 45degree angled corners be created without using a tablesaw or a miter saw?
If so… PLEASE do a very detailed video on how to do it.
Great video, again! Can you show us a real time speed cut sometime? How slowly do we need to cut? Thanxxx!
It would be great if you could do a video on safety equipment i.e. ear protection, eyewear, protection from dust, masks, first aid equipment etc..which tools make you use nose protection the most
Lost the Harry's deal huh? Does Microjig make razors? Wait, you said they dont sponsor you any more. Tell you what. If you send me a SASE I'll send you a razor! Thanks again for what you do. I have learned a lot that I have put into use.
Great video! Can you explain why you prefer to use your table saw vs. your router table for creating dados?
Thanks
Steve, you got me stuck on rabbet joints. I do have a question though, when you were cutting the sides to fit, I noticed how you used your mallet to tap them into place. Is that an indicator that it’s too tight? I’m always scared when I have to tap something like that in place because I’m not sure if it’s gonna break anything or bust the joint later on.
Use a soft mallet, no hammers, and use really light taps. You're not going to break anything, wood is pretty tough. You could do the same with a fist but then your hand could get hurt. The point is to be snug. If it doesn't look like you could push it in manually then it's probably a hair too big. Just take a very light skim pass and try again.
Using rabbet joints on a solid wood panel box like this one, I'm noticing you do get 4 joints that are cross-grain glue-ups. Has this ever given you a problem? I'm still learning the ropes here, and I'm not sure how serious this whole wood movement thing is. Some UA-cam creators just go on and on about it.
Lol... UA-camrs do like to go on and on about things! Wood movement on something this small is irrelevant. Probably immeasurable.
I didn’t know you had to use the shims between the outer blades and the chippers?
Steve is the only person I have noticed saying this. I looked around after watching this video and I can't find anyone else on UA-cam that tells us to use shims between the outer blades and the chippers. Very interesting!
Nice build so far - One thing I noticed when you were making your test cut. The board you were using was not flat on the tablesaw, so that you could end up cutting too deep.
You look like Michael Scott in this video.
Huh. When I built my wood toolbox, it had the same grain orientation as the shoeshine box. The ends were glued in too. Over the winter, the face panels really cracked, one nearly across the entire length. Would have leaving the ends "floating" helped?
Hi Steve, love your videos and have learned a lot. I was interested in the clamps you used for the sacrificial fence. I do not see links to them in your tools list. The closest is the Kreg clamp but it seems to be oriented the wrong way. Do you have a link to them somewhere or a name to search for them? Thanks
Ive watched several of your video over the last couple of years and am currently looking to buy a dado stack for my table saw. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on which to buy and if you could comment on the 6" vs 8" choices?
I miss Per Almered's music in your videos. I have them (as a patreon) so I guess I could play them myself in the background when watching your videos.
That beard is looking sick!
Are the plans showing on the bench only available when one buys the WWMM course?
Question! With the snug fit of the front/back, is there any concern about different grain directions causing splitting/spreading as the wood expands/contracts? (I'm early in the Weekend Woodworker course so trying to ask these questions early)
It’s a hare to big to fit in the rabbit.
Does your sacrifisal fence need to extend past your dado blade and why?
crazy looking grain looks like a psicodelic ostrich
how do you decide when to use glue or screws to secure a box (size wise)? would adding screws be incorrect for this project size?
Steve, quick question, do all table saws support a dado stack. I have a compact construction site Rigid table saw, is that compatible with a dado stack?
I see you use the Mibro Buzzz dado stack. How do you like it? I'm thinking of picking up a set. Also what are your thoughts on dado wobble blades?
I have that same exact set of dado blades