Stop measuring your dado stack and make this jig!
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Dado stacks are fantastic tools to use but trying to measure them can be very difficult. I like to use this simple jig to find the correct blade and chipper combination to meet the width of the board I am trying to match the dado to. This requires no measuring and allows a quick setup to avoid the multiple checks that is often required to verify the dados used.
Chapters:
00:00 What is a Dado and who it is made
2:38 Issues measuring the Dado stack width
4:07 Making the Dado measuring jig
6:09 Using the Jig to measure a random board
9:56 Evaluating the dado cut from the measuring jig
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As an old cabinet builder I like this jig. I was trained by an old timer. He told me not to slam together the carbide on the blades.
you definitely can't overlook the importance of that! And thanks for the positive look in the jig!
Great idea and one that I will surely make for my shop. I had bought the Freud micro adjustable dado and found even that is rather iffy to adjust on the saw arbor to get an exact fit. Your jig will eliminate that "TEST" (waste) cuts every time.
That is exactly why I love it! 🙌
This little jig is incredibly efficient with my wobble dado. Nearly instantaneous blade setups
Fantastic brother! I’m so glad to hear it!
Simple and effective! Thanks!
That could be my motto! Thanks and thanks for watching!
This is a great tip for a jig~! I'm heading out to my shop to make one. Thanks much~!!
Glad it’s helpful! 🙌🙌
Well done. These are the types of videos that will be watched for years to come. It's not about the latest fad (laser engravers etc.) Simpler the better! !! !!!
I hope so! Thank you
I will be making this jig. Thanks!
Glad it’s helpful!
Brilliant!
Simple solutions are the best.
Exactly! I’m all about the KISS method!
I like this. Very simple and easy to set up
And effective! That’s my favorite part! 😁🙌
Awesome jig! I went out and made one right after I saw the video. Saves a lot of time and aggravation fine tuning the stack by trying shims over and over. Thanks.
That’s awesome! Thank you!
Simple and effective, the best!
Absolutely! That’s always my goal!
Great video. Subscribed and hit the notification bell. Gonna make one! Thanks.
Can’t wait to hear about it!
Wow…great idea! Thanks
Glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank You
I’ve been woodworking for 40+ years why didn’t I know this super simple jig before. Definitely one of the first projects when I get into my new shop hopefully before spring (possibly construction delays).
I just subscribe.
Thank you! I made it up to help me - I’m glad you liked it! I hope that you get in soon!
Thanks to this video i will start using my dado stack again, and I'll subscribe.
I’m glad it’s helpful! Thank you!
I avoid dados a lot because this sizing step is time consuming. Will def try this jig out.
It’s always a pain trying to measure and feel and go back-and-forth. I just use this all the time and I haven’t had an issue since then.
I’m going to make one right now.
Thanks! 🙌
Damn, man! That's brilliant! I'm going to make one this afternoon! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Keep me posted!
I definitely need this. Thank you.
Glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting too
Very cool. If I ever get a dado stack I’ll make this jig first.
Thanks for watching bud! The ridge carbide is expensive, but good. For your first one you might find one a little lower cost
If you do get a dado stack, get the Freud Dial-a-width dado stack. A chart comes with it that is pretty darn close to being perfect the first time. If it isn't, all you have to do is LOOSEN the arbor nut and turn the dial a few clicks then tighten the arbor nut and your ready to try it. I use it and really like it.
Great video!
Maybe edit it to show us how it works before we have to watch you build the whole jig. Kinda time-consuming…
Thanks for that feedback! Next time I’ll try that
You rock
🙌🙌
I just measure the stack on the saw with calipers. Then I know exactly how much I need to add or take away. Just make sure when you place the two outside blades you line up two teeth facing out. This way you have a place to measure.
Sounds like a good way for you to do it! I don’t like putting the blades on the saw and then measuring. This is much easier for me.
Now set it up for PLYWOOD! And No to the naysayers. Ply is METRIC!
You don’t have to set it up for anything! This is accurate, no matter what measurement system you use because it measures to the piece.