A well thought out jig, to very simply make dados that are parallel to each other. Magical. And somehow done without 15 minutes of wasted time talking about stuff we don't GARA about. How can this be on You Tube? Thanks Nick, well done.
I am a fairly accomplished woodworker having trained, worked in shops and had my own although it is my hobby now. That said, I enjoy and learn from your videos (Jay Bates, too) especially the jigs. Simple, staight forward designs without over engineering. Thanks.
Thankyou Nick.. I have begun a 18 bay side by side storage rack ...my dado's needed to be @5 1/2"...your jig made it so simple to set up for my palm router...finished with 36 dado's in less than 1 hour.... Thanks again
Nice Jiggle I have plenty of scraps laying around I'm going to make one. I enjoy watching your videos you seem to be a little on the crazy side. Which is good you're not boring.
Good laughs at the end too! I gotta say dude. Well done video. Good teaching ability, concise, well spoken. I just learned a good trick for my next project - a DVD shelf unit.
The jig is awesome but I really like your tip on making the first dado cut. I never thought of drilling two guide holes and using the router itself to set the straight edge guide. Thanks!
Very clever and useful jig. Thanks for sharing. The video is also very, very well done. Concise and clear, easy to understand and entertaining. Great job.
Hi Nick. This tutorial is perfect for what I'm needing to do! I'm needing to cut many of evenly spaced dados. And I don't have a large router table so this is great. Many thanks!
Awesome jig, I like how it can cut any length and yet remain small. Perfect for repeat, evenly spaced, and parallel cuts. I will look to see if the adjustable version is around, but either way, it's easy and quick to make so it wouldn't hurt to have different ones for different needs. 👍 Oh, and the pre-drilling holes to align the router advise was also very helpful.
Man, I just bought the Wood River Guide Rail System from Woodcraft today. Glad I didn't open it yet. Yup, it's going back and I'm doing it this way! Thx Bud!
I was just about to ask why on earth you needed so many repeatable dados, and go through the trouble of making the jig, when you answered my question at the end. Looks like a cool organizer. If I ever need to make lots of dados like that I'll take the time to make the jig, thanks.
I'm totally psyched. Can't wait 2 try this out tomorrow. I am a newbie, and I really want 2 set up my dovetail matchfit work top so clamping things down won't b such a hassle. Good luck with ur project. Keeping my shop from being messy seems like a full time job. 1st u have 2 have a place 4 everything, then everything n it's place. :D
GREAT video Nick. If I had a 40 bin organizer, I would have to have an Excel Spreadsheet to tell me where all my stuff is. I like the jig. Simple to make YET works like a charm. Good Job!!
haha - I was just talking to a buddy the other day about knowing where things are in our shops and when we move stuff how long it takes us to remember that we moved it - that cabinet will be a good memory test for me
Hey Nick, I was watching a dado video, and I remember this one you built, and I'm going to modify my version to screw the base to my router, then have it run in a channel on a piece of plywood so I can rout dadoes across ripped down 2x4's without my router "wandering" along the highway in the moonlight 😄
haha - get some popcorn first - here is one of my faves - czcams.com/video/vfyLayWU7ic/video.html - if you like them consider sharing them on social media - helps a ton - glad to have you here!
Oooo. That's a great idea! I am getting ready to need to make a bunch of dados like that myself I think... I will definitely be borrowing this idea! Cheers!
We just tried to make evenly spaced dados with our (new) router--and my first spice rack isn't going to be perfect. But my husband is planning on making something like your planned storage setup, and we'll try the jig idea out for that! Now I'm off to go visit your website! Thanks!
Excellent jig. Maybe one way to make your jig adjustable is to use threaded inserts to screw in the runner, instead of gluing it. This way you can move the runner to different positions on the jig. I thank you for this cool idea.
Hey Nick, love the jig! Think I'm going to do the same becaude.... Time to build some shelves andclean up the garage.... Tip? Maybe add a spot on the jig you can add a shop vac hose so you don't have to stop and clean out every spot. May be easy or I may be talking crazy talk...
thank you - I talked about the dust in the podcast - mostly wanted to be able to show it in video better but I might be cutting a hole in the back of the base for DC in the future
The adjustable template is a good idea... I'm just just going to make one for each size ( kinds like a set of wrenches) mark them and put them on a hook..good vid..you have a new subscriber 👍☺️
I really like the simplicity of this design. It's so efficient. I'm looking forward to seeing the adjustable version, if you are still planning on putting out a version 2.0 of this great jig. Thanks again man.
Good stuff, new subscriber. When you think your shop is a mess and you can’t move around let me know, I’ll FaceTime you and let you see my mess. Good lord I need more room. I just started on a French cleat wall and hoping that will give me some relief. Thanks for the video.
nick keep up the great work I'm an aversage woodworker learning a lot from you video"senjoy learning all diferent skills you show again thanks for the info
Great video Nick. All around great one. Love the end too. Wish my shop was 1/1024th as clean as yours! Thanks for posting. I need to check out your organizer.
A well thought out jig, to very simply make dados that are parallel to each other. Magical. And somehow done without 15 minutes of wasted time talking about stuff we don't GARA about. How can this be on You Tube? Thanks Nick, well done.
Haha, thanks much
Your videos are great. You do fantastic job breaking it down and not over complicating things. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Much appreciated 👊🏼
I am a fairly accomplished woodworker having trained, worked in shops and had my own although it is my hobby now. That said, I enjoy and learn from your videos (Jay Bates, too) especially the jigs. Simple, staight forward designs without over engineering. Thanks.
very cool to hear - glad you are enjoying them!
Thankyou Nick..
I have begun a 18 bay side by side storage rack ...my dado's needed to be @5 1/2"...your jig made it so simple to set up for my palm router...finished with 36 dado's in less than 1 hour....
Thanks again
That’s awesome to hear - you are most welcome
I love making jigs! Some times making the jig I need is more fun than making the project.
It's very cool if you to reply to all the comments,you are one of the few! Keep up the great work.
I try - a few slip through but I do my best - love the comment section - a lot of cool people! Thanks!
Cool - basically the same idea as the common box joint jig, but I’ve never seen it used for this before. Good idea.
Thanks
great video, and the best bit. ,NO ANNOYING MUSIC. brilliant thanks for posting
thanks much!
Nice Jiggle I have plenty of scraps laying around I'm going to make one. I enjoy watching your videos you seem to be a little on the crazy side. Which is good you're not boring.
haha - thanks John, and to think I "tame it down" for the videos!
Nick is one heck of a smart cookie. _Thank you, Nick_
My pleasure, I try to have my moments - ✌🏼
Great job Nick! Things are so much better when they are kept simple. Yes, would love to see you elaborate on this idea.
Thanks - something I want to get back to for sure
Excellent ideas from cost effective left overs. Doesn’t come any cheaper than that. Great job.
Thanks 👊🏻
This jig produced a great result, and the future adjustable one sounds very useful.
thanks much!
I built one to make grooves in Bat houses....so much simpler than the setup I previously used.
so cool to hear!
Perfect timing to see this video. I am needing to do exactly what you did. This will save me a lot of time. Thanks.
no problem - glad you found it helpful
Nice I am currently trying to cut dado grooves for a sand paper slots thank you this will hell out tremendously
Awesome - let me know how it woks out for you
So simple and elegant.
Thanks - And the dado jig is pretty cool too :)
Good laughs at the end too!
I gotta say dude. Well done video. Good teaching ability, concise, well spoken. I just learned a good trick for my next project - a DVD shelf unit.
Glad you could pick up a technique - let me know how the shelf goes
The jig is awesome but I really like your tip on making the first dado cut. I never thought of drilling two guide holes and using the router itself to set the straight edge guide. Thanks!
Thanks - glad you could pick up something to help you out
I have been looking for a video on how to make a jig exactly like this for months. Thank you, Nick great video!
impeccable timing then!
Nick that is bloody genius 😮.
Thanks - it’s been something I wanted to to make work for a while
Thank you! I spent an hour trying to find a video with this exact solution.
Awesome - glad I could help
I spent a couple of days 😬
Excellent simple, no bells and whistles and good commons sense makes perfect.
thanks for posting !…
thanks - yeah I really love how it came out - hopefully I can design another in the future to be adjustable
Very clever and useful jig. Thanks for sharing. The video is also very, very well done. Concise and clear, easy to understand and entertaining. Great job.
thanks - it means a lot to me to hear what I'm doing is being enjoyed by people - I appreciate the comment!
Very useful. I’m planning a tall bookcase and this jig will save me a lot of time. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you found it useful - works like a charm
*You've given me a great idea by simply using the long level without using any jigs,lol thanks man*
awesome - glad you could pick something up!
*King Of Kings*
Great video
Hi Nick. This tutorial is perfect for what I'm needing to do! I'm needing to cut many of evenly spaced dados. And I don't have a large router table so this is great. Many thanks!
perfect - glad i could help
Simple and brilliant. Thanks Nick!
Much appreciated - take care ✌🏼
Awesome jig, I like how it can cut any length and yet remain small.
Perfect for repeat, evenly spaced, and parallel cuts. I will look to see if the adjustable version is around, but either way, it's easy and quick to make so it wouldn't hurt to have different ones for different needs. 👍
Oh, and the pre-drilling holes to align the router advise was also very helpful.
I'm building a set of drawers at the moment and was wondering about the main body. My problem is now solved. Thank you.
You’re welcome - glad you found it useful
Love that organizer. Work great for my vinyl
Awesome to hear
Man, I just bought the Wood River Guide Rail System from Woodcraft today. Glad I didn't open it yet. Yup, it's going back and I'm doing it this way! Thx Bud!
Very cool - glad I could help!
I was just about to ask why on earth you needed so many repeatable dados, and go through the trouble of making the jig, when you answered my question at the end. Looks like a cool organizer. If I ever need to make lots of dados like that I'll take the time to make the jig, thanks.
Hope to have the organizer done sooner than later - it should be pretty awesome!
Hahahaha..!
Not only are you good with your plans, by a pleasant dude to whatch working.
Thanx big guy... 👍
thanks!!
Can’t believe that CA glue holds on the edges like that... impressive
It’s handy stuff
Short, yet very informative. Subscribed
Glad to have ya here
Very, VERY good job Nick!
Thanks Don!
Wow! Great timing. I just measured my Harbor. Freight storage containers yesterday, thinking to make a bin tower. Great jig. Thanks.
great - I am hoping to have that video out in a week or two
That's too cool! And timely too. This will work perfectly on an upcoming shop project.
awesome - I'm normally not so timely, lol
Speechless.... Awesome.. Thanks for sharing.. 👍
Glad you liked it
Very cool technique Nick I'll definitely be using this!
Awesome - glad I could help
Thanks for coming on my live show nick
no prob man
Awesome jig. Adjustable is better, not only for dadoe width but also the variation in sheet thickness as well
Thanks!
I'm totally psyched. Can't wait 2 try this out tomorrow. I am a newbie, and I really want 2 set up my dovetail matchfit work top so clamping things down won't b such a hassle. Good luck with ur project. Keeping my shop from being messy seems like a full time job. 1st u have 2 have a place 4 everything, then everything n it's place. :D
How did it go?
GREAT video Nick. If I had a 40 bin organizer, I would have to have an Excel Spreadsheet to tell me where all my stuff is.
I like the jig. Simple to make YET works like a charm. Good Job!!
haha - I was just talking to a buddy the other day about knowing where things are in our shops and when we move stuff how long it takes us to remember that we moved it - that cabinet will be a good memory test for me
Cant wait to see that big monster storage
You and I both - hoping to find time in the next couple weeks to get working on it
Hey Nick, I was watching a dado video, and I remember this one you built, and I'm going to modify my version to screw the base to my router, then have it run in a channel on a piece of plywood so I can rout dadoes across ripped down 2x4's without my router "wandering" along the highway in the moonlight 😄
very cool - let me know how it goes!
Thanks for taking the time to share this great idea.... well done...
Thanks much - glad you found it useful
I got a feeling I'm going to be binge watching some Nick Ferry.
haha - get some popcorn first - here is one of my faves - czcams.com/video/vfyLayWU7ic/video.html - if you like them consider sharing them on social media - helps a ton - glad to have you here!
+Nick Ferry Please do a shop tour.
FISHMAC
Nick Ferry please do a shop tour!
FISHMAC by6
This video came at the perfect time as i was going to make cabinets for my stanley organisers. This is going to be a great help. Thank you.
awesome!
Great jig. Very creative and simple... Usually the best ones are!
I agree, thanks man!
Excellent production on you videos. great lighting and camera work and explanations. A pleasure to watch.
Thanks - I try to keep them clean - cleaner than my shop anyway
Much appreciated. A very simple & easy explanation. Very helpful I must say.
Awesome, I’m glad you found it useful
Mind blown on these methods. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks dude, glad you liked it!
Ok, that was rather cool! Thanks for the tip on squaring up the base to the runner. Very slick! Thanks for sharing!
thanks Kevin - glad you could get something from it!
Can't wait to see your adjustable jig Nick!
thanks - don't know when it'll be but it should be cool
Sometimes when watching woodworking CZcams videos I am picking my jaw up off the floor. This was one of those times. Nice jig.
+David Hale wow, thanks man, glad you liked it!
I am so envious of your talent.
Practice and I'm always learning
Thx so much 4 making this vid. Good luck on ur project.
Love the table saw sled
thanks!
definitely speeds things up nick. nice job on the jig
thanks Moy - good hearing from you, it's been a while
Oooo. That's a great idea! I am getting ready to need to make a bunch of dados like that myself I think... I will definitely be borrowing this idea! Cheers!
very cool, thanks!
Nick, thanks for the great tutorials, I have been trying to find an easy to listen to wood worker and you are it. I’m sold as a subscriber!
You may be in for a bumpy ride then - I changed the format slightly - check out my most recent video
Pretty smart and useful router jig! I can imagine lots of situation that this would be really helpful! Thanks for sharing!
much appreciated - it works out pretty well!
very cool I learned two methods. love the predrill holes to line up router fence idea. And simple but effective jigs are the best. thanks for sharing.
so cool to hear you picked up a couple things - makes what I am doing so worthwhile!
+Nick Ferry Def brother. can't wait to see your next video.
Very smart! wish I saw this 2 days ago!
Now you can on the next one ✌🏼
Nice jig! Can't wait to see the monster organizer
thanks John, me too - was working on it the other day and I'm super pumped!
Great how-to and great end product. Thank you
Thanks for checking it out
Great invention.
Thanks much 👊🏻
We just tried to make evenly spaced dados with our (new) router--and my first spice rack isn't going to be perfect. But my husband is planning on making something like your planned storage setup, and we'll try the jig idea out for that!
Now I'm off to go visit your website! Thanks!
you'll have to let me know how it goes!
Excellent jig. Maybe one way to make your jig adjustable is to use threaded inserts to screw in the runner, instead of gluing it. This way you can move the runner to different positions on the jig. I thank you for this cool idea.
Thanks much - that’s along the lines of what I had planned
@@NickFerry great minds think alike. HA!
Very inventive Nick i always enjoy watching you and also learn something every-time
Thanks - glad to hear that!
Awesome idea! I didn't quite get all the steps in the box style jig. Will have to go back and re-watch in slow-mo :)
thanks!
Very nice, I'll have one of these by the end of the week.
let me know how it goes!
Sweet jig! The special FX weren't too bad either!
thanks DS!
Nice jig. quick and simple
thanks Craig!
Thanks man! Very easy to watch.
Awesome - glad you liked it
Hey Nick, love the jig! Think I'm going to do the same becaude.... Time to build some shelves andclean up the garage.... Tip? Maybe add a spot on the jig you can add a shop vac hose so you don't have to stop and clean out every spot. May be easy or I may be talking crazy talk...
thank you - I talked about the dust in the podcast - mostly wanted to be able to show it in video better but I might be cutting a hole in the back of the base for DC in the future
What a great idea. That’s really useful thanks
No problem - glad you liked it
This thing is genius man. Nice work!
much appreciated Brian!
The adjustable template is a good idea... I'm just just going to make one for each size ( kinds like a set of wrenches) mark them and put them on a hook..good vid..you have a new subscriber 👍☺️
Not a bad idea - glad to have you here!
I really like the simplicity of this design. It's so efficient. I'm looking forward to seeing the adjustable version, if you are still planning on putting out a version 2.0 of this great jig. Thanks again man.
thanks Andrew - hope I can get to the 2.0 at some point
@@NickFerry did you ever do the 2.0 video?
Dude, you're a frickin' genius. Love how you drilled those 1/4" holes then clamped down a straight edge. Super easy way to make dados.
glad you liked it - works out really nicely
Thats really a timesaving jig Nick. Fun video too.
I really appreciate it Ted!
Good stuff, new subscriber. When you think your shop is a mess and you can’t move around let me know, I’ll FaceTime you and let you see my mess. Good lord I need more room. I just started on a French cleat wall and hoping that will give me some relief. Thanks for the video.
Lol - my pleasure
For the first cut which isn't at 2.5 inches, you could make something like your door board specific to that router bit, if you use it often.
you could for sure - I may do that at some point
Nice video, Nick. Just what I was looking for.
awesome - glad I could help
I'm very much looking forward to seeing your 40 bin organizer vids, but more so for your adjustable jig.
thanks - who knows when I'll get to the other jig but it should be cool!
hah, I'm sure it will be. I guess I'll wait...
Great work mate. I love the way you positioned your first dado with the drill and straight edge, why have I never thought of that before.
thanks - works nicely!
Another useful jig , Thank Nick
thanks much!
nick keep up the great work I'm an aversage woodworker learning a lot from you video"senjoy learning all diferent skills you show again thanks for the info
glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Nick. All around great one. Love the end too. Wish my shop was 1/1024th as clean as yours! Thanks for posting. I need to check out your organizer.
thanks much - it's always in varying states of mess
Nice work dude, keep it coming.
thanks man!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Subscribed! Now I need a functional table saw. Lol
awesome - glad to have you here!
i had an idea like this but i severely over complicated it, this is wonderful.
Still try it out - you may come up with something new for a different purpose
Very good presentation!
My pleasure I’m glad you enjoyed it
Sweet. The perfection of simplicity ;-) .
gotta love simple!
Use thin CA glue to coat your runner/wearable surfaces then sand lightly with 220 for increased durability.
Very good tip - a pain to sand if you apply too much but a good tip nonetheless
Spot on chief that was great!!
Thanks
Nice work Nick!
thanks much man!