A Simple Router Jig for Making Dados / Easy Dado Joints

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6 жыл бұрын

Learn how to make a simple router jig for cutting dado joints.
Dado Jigs are handy items for making shelving units and for cutting the slots that shelves fit into making them sturdy and professional looking. This jig uses a Top Mounted Bearing Router Bit, sometimes called a Template Bit, and makes excellent adjustable dado widths.
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@G.I.JeffsWorkbench 26 күн бұрын

Simple, effective and accurate. Thanks for sharing.

@rrp1127 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip on this. Built the jig yesterday and this morning (early - sorry, neighbours) I'm routing perfect Dados.

@lisalaughter1416 2 жыл бұрын

You should be called the Kindness Woodworking Web...so grateful for you!! Thx, Lisa

@jaybraun9113 Жыл бұрын

Built this jig "exactly" as described in the video, EXCEPT, I didn't have 3/4" plywood, so I used 5/8". I also purchased the Diablo template router bit, but didn't realize that the cutting area was so large. I'm using it on my Ryobi trim router, and I discovered that, with 5/8" plywood, the bearing would not ride on the edge of the jig; it was still up within the router guide. I put 1/4" plywood under each of the jig sections, which brought the height to about 1". Extending the router bit all the way out, I was able to make a dado in my shelf unit that was half the thickness of the 5/8" plywood being used. An excellent, simple jig for dadoes for one who does not make many dadoes. Maybe I'll be able to make more now that I have the jig.

@learemington1700 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. I learn something every time. I have always run my dadoes all the way out for shelves and used iron on edge trim to cover seams. Never again. Thanks soooo much.

@dahuskey81 5 жыл бұрын

I love how happy you are!! Your excitement made your video awesome not to mention very informative. Thank you !!

@ricknelson4741 2 жыл бұрын

Used the process you demonstrated to cut some dados for a book shelf I’m building and it worked beautifully! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@stefanmikenorway 6 жыл бұрын

Your simple and quickly built jig is perfect for those of us who only occasionally cut dados and who just want to get on with our projects without having to waste a lot of time making something fancy that will seldom be used.

@grizwoldstad9956 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I had had you for shop a century ago you don't miss a step and you don't talk down assuming everyone knows what you do. Thanks a bunch.

@cliffcarlo180 6 жыл бұрын

As you often demonstrate Colin, the simple ideas are often the best.

@mgreene939 4 жыл бұрын

This is much easier/better than any other dado jig I’ve seen!

@thomastucker5686 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great lesson all the way around. Thank you so much!

@regionallyrustic5513 6 жыл бұрын

You rock, Colin! Love all your videos!

@Thom4123 6 жыл бұрын

Such a simple but perfect jig, and the trick with the shim and shelves to cut a perfect fit Thank You as always.

@johnolson7443 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@joewhite3639 5 жыл бұрын

Thom spillane bb6

@IsaKocoglu 6 жыл бұрын

Whilst the whole thing could have been refined, you kindly show us another way to accomplish this task. I plan on building my shelves with this method. Thank you Colin, keep pumping out your videos Buddy!

@AndrewMcQuillen 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea Colin thanks for that

@woodprojectswithalex2692 3 жыл бұрын

Colin, I'm really interested in seeing your channel and your job always! thank you for sharing that with us.

@hgbarria 4 жыл бұрын

Your good spirits is contagious, greetings from Panama

@BigTone0777 6 жыл бұрын

Great jig and as a newcomer to woodworking I found the top for trimming the shelf very helpful, I would never have thought of it and tried to butcher the dado. Thanks so much for your very helpful and educational videos!

@MrGoosePit 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice jig. Thanks for another excellent tip Colin!

@clemmcguinness1087 6 жыл бұрын

Great technique. Thanks Colin

@Buddygold9509 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Simple and efficient. I really enjoy your enthusiasm. You’re a great teacher.

@castillosammy7886 6 жыл бұрын

I watch most of your videos, my friend & have learned a lot from you. I appreciate you. you sound like a nice guy & explain it all very clearly. muchas gracias amigo!

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@briant9764 3 жыл бұрын

i wish i was smart and could come up with simple things like this. Great idea

@rayrodriguez9840 5 ай бұрын

Good job Colin. Love the simplicity.

@PCJ52 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, a very clever and easy solution.

@3x3CustomTamar 6 жыл бұрын

So simple. I'm going to try and remember this one

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@peterdejoseph5197 2 жыл бұрын

Lol one day I'll watch a video that will help me. I'm an old timer like yourself lol less gray hair. We find solutions. Keep up the good videos.

@rick91443 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Colin. Always enjoy your videos; great tip too...cheers...rr

@MondoRockable 4 жыл бұрын

Another great jig tip. Thanks!

@chrislambert1617 5 жыл бұрын

Colin, thankyou for this presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England

@nicogeo9512 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you more than you know for posting this video. This helps me immensely. Thank you!

@renelainez2526 5 жыл бұрын

Once again thanks for a great video. Greetings from Honduras!!

@davidashurst3242 4 жыл бұрын

Simple jig that is quick and easy to make. Excellent instructional video. Thank you.

@dc5723 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome simple jig, thanks very much!

@justinstewart3060 6 жыл бұрын

Simple project, awesome idea.

@ginosmovies 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting, it is very much appreciated, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

@cmoi94 6 жыл бұрын

I'm very impress. So simple and so practicle. I will do one this afternoon, Thank you so much for all your videos and tutorials. You are a source of inspiration for me and my wood working (as a hobby). Congrats from France! Thierry,

@FrankDoesIt 6 жыл бұрын

I like the Jig Colin! good idea!

@shahidhameed4950 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing,really I learn a lot from your tricks

@Vridar 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. 75 years old and still learning.

@dufftime 6 жыл бұрын

I have more built more jigs than actual projects thanks to Colin.

@rickthatcanadianguy 6 жыл бұрын

Great jig Colin.

@sajidrafique375 7 ай бұрын

what a simple idea. I liked the shims you used to saw of f the board

@jerryclark1175 6 жыл бұрын

Keeping it simple! Thanks for the video.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome!

@felixreali7101 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this. some great little tips there :)

@maaaquemeseyo 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thx for all your great videos

@bobvanwest 6 жыл бұрын

What a great Jig, Thanks for the video.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bob

@kathleenbasieiwcz4636 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the perfect jig. You rock man.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@JerGoes 3 жыл бұрын

I made myself a very similar jig some time ago too, but I also stuck some fine sandpaper to the bottom of the jig to help stop it slipping when it use.

@bikingmonkey1535 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this jig.. Simple, but gets the job done. I'm off to build one.. thanks.

@aaudain1 6 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos, very simple, you are awesome

@JN282 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructional video! Excellent!!! Thanks!

@rmhutchins7 6 жыл бұрын

I woke up this morning; and, as I was preparing for my day, I thought: "What can I do today?" Then, I thought: "I know; I can watch Colin Knecht on KZfaq!" That's, literally, what I thought -- obviously, I enjoy watching Colin Knecht on KZfaq! This is the first of his videos which showed up this morning; I have watched many of them several times -- they are, always, informational and entertaining.

@elliotdance7790 5 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I need!

@cobberpete1 6 жыл бұрын

When I look at the fancy do dars I have for cutting Dados, and the the 'Exact' dado jig with sliding bars and lock nuts. You come along and show me/ us how we waste money. 'Why' didn't you show us this at least three years ago? I / we could have saved a lot of money. So simple and no expense. Big thanks Colin, I will definitely be saving a couple of off cut boards and making this Jig.

@alexjimenez3551 6 жыл бұрын

Always find the solution simpler and more ingenious. Good trick

@colingrist6932 5 жыл бұрын

WOO WOOD WORKING U TUBE .

@colingrist6932 5 жыл бұрын

UTUBE WOOD WORKING

@checkdacontract 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful. I'm a beginner building a mobile closet on wheels for my garage. Trying to decide which is best to use to make dado cuts between radial arm saw, table saw or router.

@rayswoodshop4467 6 жыл бұрын

Nice ! Thanks for the video !

@giovanypuerta 6 жыл бұрын

thank´s .... easy and practical for me, i like it

@andrewknots 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, will help with an upcoming project

@josefranciscorojasluna3757 2 жыл бұрын

muy buena idea. gracias por compartir, me gustan sus videos y la manera en que explica , los sigo desde hace ya tiempo,

@GaryLane080157 6 жыл бұрын

I am 60 years old and have been working with wood just about my whole life and I have always run my day to all the way to the end. This looks so much better! Thank you so much!

@karlgolles766 3 жыл бұрын

up there for thinking, outstanding, thank you

@890mikes 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Jig. Thank you.

@damionbirge8265 5 жыл бұрын

Magic! You make everything look easy. Great Video

@knecht105 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@DJL609 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir this was right on time....Wow!!!

@markmiller2263 6 жыл бұрын

You the MAN!!

@robertbrunston5406 6 жыл бұрын

Very good! Thank you.

@MYT1FL 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@chipsterb4946 4 жыл бұрын

Neat trick with the veneer shims 🤩

@richardfrost6473 5 жыл бұрын

Great jig so easy and fast to make .

@RiaanOliver 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much really like how simple it is. Great job 👍

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Riann. Thanks for watching!

@A6Legit 6 жыл бұрын

Nice. This will work way better than my cheapo table saw.

@omarpereda1074 6 жыл бұрын

Hola muchas gracias por todos estos tips!

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@photovore099 6 жыл бұрын

Slick design...easiest jig I have seen yet.. Thanks!!

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@Crichly 6 жыл бұрын

Good tip! Good vid! Thanks I'll try it.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bernym4047 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips again. Thanks Colin.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ... thanks for watching!

@davidlovell4390 5 жыл бұрын

Top Tip!!

@cocolonger 6 жыл бұрын

Props Colin, good video as always, keep it up!

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy!

@KingsDenStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome brother, appreciated!

@chapmaker46 6 жыл бұрын

good one .old school jig but still works great,,have you ever used a splining bit,we use them for putting 2 pieces of plywood together for over size bulkheads..but they work great if you have 2 small pieces of plywood to make a bigger size piece.

@manwithbeers 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for another useful tip.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Layne

@tvfrance3667 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson

@lastorianostra8173 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are more intelligent of the largest part of the people. thank you for this umpteenth trick!!!! as usual, greetings from Roma, Italia. AndreA.

@jamesholtman4912 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! So simple, yet variable and flexible. I’ll have to build yet another guide for my router. Thanks for the great videos! Jim H

@blackfender100 6 жыл бұрын

Great work as usual thank you.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joe!

@thomasruark803 4 жыл бұрын

What a great source of information! Thank you so much for making these videos.

@arthurperrea3714 2 жыл бұрын

Nice jig

@00ironcross 6 жыл бұрын

You got some skills old timer. Very informative videos. Just Subscribed

@castillosammy7886 6 жыл бұрын

good job, my friend! i enjoy all your videos, & always looking forward to the next ones

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@horsetowater Жыл бұрын

Freud is trend upside down lol never noticed that before!

@brukernavnfettsjit 6 жыл бұрын

simple = clever design! Thanks.

@knecht105 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@jusgibs Жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Thank you.

@laserfalcon 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tip

@josecaceres6853 Жыл бұрын

Great and simple. Thanks.

@bartoszrozwadowski5344 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and simple. I feel stupid that I didn't think of it 😄

@germangarces8194 3 жыл бұрын

Buenisimo.

@jessi330 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@SatishSharma-vm7yu 6 жыл бұрын

nice work