Accurate & Repeatable Dados With This Super Simple Router Jig

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Today we’re making a router jig. Cutting dados with a router seems so easy and yet can be so daunting at the same time. With this quick and easy shop-built jig, you’ll be cutting accurate and consistent dados in no time!
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@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Who else likes race cars in the neighborhood?

@gusfavoreto2966 5 жыл бұрын

I like it!

@giantpune 5 жыл бұрын

Save time and money having to drive to the track to watch the cars. I like it when the neighborhood teenagers rev up their hondas with their fart can mufflers. They stomp on the gas and launch at the stop sign and they've already shifted gears 3 times before they reach the other side of the intersection. It really gets my ol' lady in the mood.

@nmoran2046 5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t exactly call of those racecars You could use the same idea for angled shelves to quote Izzy swan “jigs I love Jigs”

@adrianbrewer1708 5 жыл бұрын

It didn’t stop me from enjoying and appreciating the vid bro. Nice job

@kouathao88 5 жыл бұрын

No noise after ten where I'm from, the police are waiting lol

@sparks6666 4 жыл бұрын

Nice simple jig, vey useful. One thing you could do is make the jig long enough to do both sides of the shelf/bookcase. That way the shelf dado will be 100% lined up and you could knock 2 out in one operation.

@chriszeien9112 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. I am going to build one to do just that. Always a good idea to dado both, you know they will be right on or as close as I would ever get.

@danielrisberg2112 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I really appreciate you showing when you make a mistake as well so that I can try to avoid it myself. Thanks for the video!

@yoohjeaneabe5018 3 жыл бұрын

i've watched a few router jig idea, damn they make it so complicated, yours is the best! the simpliest yet very practical and beginner's friendly, thanks a lot for the idea, i'll make one for my use...

@samhoschar5794 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Petersburg Alaska. I have been watching your videos along with lots of other woodworking channels please keep them coming as I plan to build upper and lower cabinets for our kitchen. You put out great content and are safe at the same time. Look forward to your next ones. As always stay safe out there

@Hateweek1984 4 жыл бұрын

Really ingenious and simple, thanks for the share! Appreciate it and will be making one tomorrow for my cabinet projects!

@hogue3666 5 жыл бұрын

I love seeing jigs like this that you don't spend a month to make. Awesome simple ideas to get a job done right! Well done, sir.

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mightyporky 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched you instruct before and now I subscribed. I am old now and still work in my shop, when I am not there I am on youtube. When I began woodworking TV was very new to most folks and No way to learn except hands on. The approach you show here is practical and informative. The fit was perfect as you know from experience to leave our friend glue, some room.

@rico1319 5 жыл бұрын

I use stuff like this all the time! Great video and thank you for sharing it! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

@DunerecordsGent 5 жыл бұрын

Love the very calm approch of this... a soothing voice and not that over the top " Hé Mom look, I'm a DIY rockstar on KZfaq " thing... Really love that humbleness ..... and a simple but clever idea..

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

HA! Well I appreciate that. Thank you!

@JungleTedandtheLBP 5 жыл бұрын

Really love your videos. Editing is great, your camera angles are excellent, your volume adjustment (and speed up moments) for when tools run.. everything right down to your very easy and calming voice. Look forward to the next video :)

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Wow what an awesome comment. Thanks a ton for that. I don’t have a lot of videos under my belt and I’ve been trying different things to find a groove so comments like this are helpful. Thanks for watching!

@kouathao88 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I've been meaning to make one of these and had no idea what it's called. Now I can finally get on it. Thanks for these tutorials my man, I often refer to your videos when I'm looking to build something cool. Keep it up man

@wannabefunnyman 2 жыл бұрын

I love these problem solver videos. For those of us who don’t have all kinds of money to throw at problems it’s great to find these videos that usually don’t require much aside from a trip to the scrap bin and some ingenuity, graciously supplied by you.

@hassanal-mosawi6049 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how and sharing that, well done

@ladykenja2700 4 жыл бұрын

- Really good. I did this really simple jig for both my routers, palm & plunge. Thanx.

@jackieb1432 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am just learning woodworking and was looking for a way to make a jig so I could put a T-Track system in my workbench and this is perfect! I'll just make mine a little longer and then I'll be able to make 3/4" dado's at any time. If I need to, I can just cut it down shorter but if it works, don't knock it.

@jeannettehoward7990 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, so simple when someone with knowledge explains it. Thanks

@briankranson9195 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job! One thought is to add a strip or two of tape along the rails to tighten the fit a tiny bit. :)

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

You know I thought about that too, but then I waxed it to make it slide better so I kind of screwed up that idea. Thanks for the suggestion though!

@luimelo6280 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Super simple and awesome easy to set up. Thanks for sharing.

@charlessmith6636 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched many of these Dado jigs bud but this one was so easy to build thank you bud

@woodprojectswithalex2692 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't see this excellent method anywhere! wow! Fair and straightforward enough to have a precise dado. Thanks for sharing that with us

@adrianbrewer1708 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Enjoyed very much. Keep up the good work. Thanks from the UK 🇬🇧

@2sweetpaul 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great trips. Enjoy your video's. Will help alot

@jcsrst 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna use that idea tomorrow! Thanks.

@kennyg6482 5 жыл бұрын

Very clever idea and a time saver.

@albertandrade9743 3 жыл бұрын

Great Jig, been searching for something simple just like this.. Thank you for sharing...

@whomadethatsaltysoup 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Excellent, time saving jig! 👍

@poncho6784 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Your vid’s are really helpful and great format.

@kierannolan8859 5 жыл бұрын

Love it,, so simple,, i would love to try that with a Dovetail bit!!

@CalvinJ82 2 жыл бұрын

Genius. Super simple and extremely versatile. Thanks for sharing.

@dwayneford1990 2 жыл бұрын

Great jig. Thank you very much for this. Simple build with excellent results.

@robertodavanzo5711 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Simple and Smart design. Good job Friend

@shaynesabala Жыл бұрын

Love it. I’m pretty new to wood working but I’m good with my hands. I built my first jig last year out of simply safety. I had to make a ridiculous cut on a small piece on the table saw and saw bad things happening lol. I rigged up a simple jig and It worked great. I remember how satisfying it was to think it up and make it happen. I think that’s one of the things I like the most about wood working, one is only limited to their imagination. Thanks for the video.

@BeckyBlanton 4 жыл бұрын

I'm making a "murphy desk" with shelves this weekend and THIS is exactly the jig I was looking for for my 3/4 lumber. Fast, cheap, easy to make and it looks like it works great. Thanks for the video. Don't worry about the cars. My neighborhood is a bunch of high end whiny motorcycles - MUCH louder and annoying than cars. You don't even notice the noise on the video once you start watching you work!

@darrenvictor2648 2 жыл бұрын

Simple but so effective! Thank you! What I also like is that you made a mistake and show the correction... impressive!

@calyodelphi124 2 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely saving this one because I want to build some custom plywood bookshelves for myself and my boyfriend when I can afford to do so, and I'm going to need to cut some dados! :D

@michaelmaier2341 5 жыл бұрын

This'll be a great jig for doing bookcases.

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

YES! That's exactly what I was thinking too!

@jimscott64 3 жыл бұрын

That was a really good tip buddy. Works great. I hope I can remember this one the next time I have to do something with dadoes like this.

@mburke1211 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect solution for my planned project. Thanks for sharing!

@JonehJozieTM 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. It does help me. Keep it coming more videos like this. 👍👍👍

@The9mmProfessor 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Exactly. Simple. Build specifically for my router and bit of choice. This is what I wanted...well done sir. The race track is by my house too.

@heathcurry8566 2 жыл бұрын

simplest and best video for a router guide I've seen, thank you!

5 жыл бұрын

Hi this is great. congratulations. i watched with excitement. thank you....

@ytbillybob 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I like your style. As for those kids and their race cars just remember we too were crazy in days gone by.

@tcbridges Жыл бұрын

Great Idea and going to be very useful. I will be using it. TY

@TheWoodWerker 5 жыл бұрын

Well Done Man! 👍🏼 Thumbs Up. Thanks for the tips! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

@BDL090754 9 ай бұрын

So simple, so good, Thank you for this one.

@buzzpatch2294 Жыл бұрын

exactly what i needed- thank you very much

@gerdashupe1546 Жыл бұрын

Your jigs are the best, simple but effective,simple to make and use. Thanks for sharing. The best to you from Napa Valley, Ca

@the-handy-fixer 5 жыл бұрын

Great little jig!

@jarmstrong2843 3 жыл бұрын

A simple and sweet jig that's easy to make in a few minutes time. Thanks!!!!!

@timdales8300 2 жыл бұрын

Easy peezy!! Nice job! 😎

@mikedisimile2478 2 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining everything thank you

@DarylBambic 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great help for me! Thank you.

@waltermuehlebachn.5782 5 жыл бұрын

Nice simple solution, thanks.

@shamsularfeen1676 2 жыл бұрын

So simple yet so effective...thanks for the video.

@felixreali7101 4 жыл бұрын

really handy jig. thanks for sharing

@gregghernandez2714 4 жыл бұрын

Great little jig. Thanks. Continue with your excellent video content. I am pretty sure most of us have learned to filter out background noise. Do what is comfortable for you. Thanks again!

@deliaguzman1138 11 ай бұрын

Nice work, Jody!

@belindamanning9851 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Exactly what i needed. You made it easy.

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

SWEET! Thanks for watching!

@tinvy8291 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I being using Dado stacked table but can’t do anything longer then 30”, this will work perfectly.

@jodeath2000 5 жыл бұрын

That is so simple! I’ve watch several “Dado” videos and this looks like the easiest way. Thank you

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching! It was completely on the fly so I’m glad people are getting some use out of sharing it.

@jodeath2000 5 жыл бұрын

Inspire Woodcraft I’m going to use that method in just a few days. I’ll keep you posted

@nmoran2046 5 жыл бұрын

The only slight disadvantage is that that jig is best used with that size bit In order to use the fence cut to line up your router cut if you use a larger bit they no longer lined up,saves pencil marks all over the peace If that makes sense But they are easy to make and you could make a lot for the different size bits required

@whitey211 Жыл бұрын

I used a parallelogram jig that I originally made for doing cove cuts on the table saw and it was super quick and easy.

@paskmoe4969 4 жыл бұрын

thats so good...very nice build

@thetwogardens6048 4 жыл бұрын

Nice simple method ! Will give it a go !

@thehobbyfanatic4610 5 ай бұрын

I am way late on the video but finally, an actual EASY jig a beginner can replicate. So many videos say easy jig then you click on them and guess what? They ain’t easy!

@spacecraftbuildingservices Жыл бұрын

Really helpful and clear thanks

@MOSTAFA131160 3 жыл бұрын

Great job and idea, thank you.

@geoffreynicholson6704 Жыл бұрын

Video was great back ground noise sort of helped made it real 😊well done. Geoff from uk

@enriquesanchez2662 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man🙏 I gonna try that good job 👏

@rrpp1425 6 ай бұрын

Excellent and helpful.

@josecenteno1454 Жыл бұрын

Nice idea, congrats

@frogpondfarms3145 2 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your videos and they’re great. One idea would be have one arm permanent and then the other arm would be adjustable. That way it would be usable for a range of dado sizes and bits.

@MySickstring 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is three years old an you probably don’t read these comments, but a trick I learned about glue ups is, a pinch of salt in the glue will keep the parts from sliding around on you while you fasten them. Love the channel, the content and the simple way you out things. Hell of a job, brother. Keep it up.

@NZdiagnostics 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the commotion! It's somehow fun to realise that you are not in a studio but are a real person in a real environment. Don't stress over it.

@sprntkr 5 жыл бұрын

really enjoying your channel. keep it up

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks!!

@kenerickson4923 3 жыл бұрын

I have similar jig, but the 2nd cross piece is adjustable so I can use it on any width shelf. The edge pieces have a slot and the movable cross piece has a threaded insert with wing nuts to secure the cross piece in position.

@grumpywiseguy5992 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Shelves are my worst nightmare. I have never done a successful dado. Instead I use a Festool Domino to do blind shelves in wall units and bookcases. Alignment is always a problem however along with getting the dimensions of the shelf to match the interior measurement of the shelf at the position of the shelf in the case. I will definitely try this. Better than fooling around with $300 dado sets for a table saw. Thanks.

@arronnorton8457 Жыл бұрын

Cool idea just what I need

@christiancarrere319 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, very nice jig but better explanation! Thank for yr effort to do that appreciate. Grettings from Argentina. 👍

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

@chikowhitey 3 жыл бұрын

thanks from Australia mate....great vid

@mattdeardorff3367 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea, would you make your horizontal pieces with holes and an adjustment knob?

@popscoulter7587 3 жыл бұрын

I just built a cabinet with shelves. It turned out fine but this would have save me some time. Good video, good job. 👍

@johnawhiting 4 жыл бұрын

I like it, Thanks Soooooo Much. One more Jib to add to my ever growing list. :-)

@richardljohnson9727 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video just one day at a time take each day as it comes

@JimSlaughterOC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very good video!

@johnbell1012 5 жыл бұрын

Video turned out great!

@InspireWoodcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a ton for saying that!

@ncsouthernman 4 жыл бұрын

this is not exactly the idea that i had for my project, in that i have the correct size bit for my router, but this helped me alot. i believe that i can start working on my project soon. thanks for the help.

@hardrock1826 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You have created a simple solution for a big problem. Don't know how many times I have done the double pass so that the shelf will fit and it's been too big. And then there are the few that I had to make a third pass because the second pass was too small. A few projects I put a face trim on to hide my too big of cut channels. Embarrassment trim I call it. If I use white melamine stock. I can fill in the too big of a channel with some nice white caulk, that makes it look almost done right. I am definitely going to make one of your "neato race car jigs."

@jerrynelson4573 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, for the information appreciate it.

@dscritter614 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a newbie. Been practicing with my router 2 make a matchfit workbench top. Boy, do I suck! LOL. Looks like ur method might help me. I'm trying it tomorrow.

@obeezeed7843 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@melrosehawkins8294 Жыл бұрын

Great design. Making a dado jig was on my project list for this weekend. I wonder if one side can be made to slide to adjust to accommodate different dado widths, and possibly with marks for the adjustments, such as 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4".

@johnfitzgerald6294 2 ай бұрын

Great channel!

@noracares1349 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente su guía gracias ideal para aplicar en tiempos de ocio y cuarentena

@dubsbarry9963 2 жыл бұрын

Good video thank you. I wonder if you could run tape down one of the runners as a shim to tighten up that dado. Worth a try for a quick solution without rebuilding the whole jig. Thanks again.