Perfect Fit Every Time Dado Jig - Essential Tool For Woodwork

Perfect Fit Every Time Dado Jig - Essential Tool For Woodwork - Easy to Make

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Cut dadoes the fast easy way and get a perfect fit every time. Best if this jig is made this size for narrow stock, but also longer for wider panels. Like I said in the video, a longer one would need the locking clamp on both ends to keep it from opening up. I'll be making the longer version in an upcoming video.
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@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

Cut dadoes the fast easy way and get a perfect fit every time. Best if this jig is made this size for narrow stock, but also longer for wider panels. Like I said in the video, a longer one would need the locking clamp on both ends to keep it from opening up. I'll be making the longer version in an upcoming video.

@ckookla 2 жыл бұрын

Your link for the saw blades don't even ship here in Canada in the very country you live in. So much for that purchase. 😭🤬

@norbertkern4183 2 жыл бұрын

Gut gebaut.

@vanshankguitars 2 жыл бұрын

That was very easy to make John. I find it amazing how when we really stop and think about what we need to do a job that the solution is often very simple and easy to implement. Thanks!

@MildarValsik Жыл бұрын

Wood working is all about the jig. Any way to make something faster or more convenient is the way to make anything doable and satisfying. That's one reason many want to do wood working because it creates a little pocket of happiness.

@rafvdp6391 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think there is a woodworking task that John doesn’t have a simple and brilliant jig or solution for! Great jig 👌👍

@cubeqb 2 жыл бұрын

The simplicity of some of your designs, with its functionality is just making me think "oh wow! How couldn't I think of that!" You're the MAN!

@redoorn 2 жыл бұрын

i've been thinking about the design for a dado jig for far to long and this simple and elegant tool looks just like the way forward. truly, the Cockford-Ollie :-)

@briannewton3535 Жыл бұрын

I love this. I love the simplicity of it. I often cut dados on my table saw, without a dado set, as I'm in the UK, and the short arbors don't allow them. This really is right up my street as a solution.

@seansysig 2 жыл бұрын

John this jig is perfect! I’m about to start a custom armoire for my newly remodeled bedroom. The upper most center drawer is 1/2”plywood with 1/4” dividers for ties & tie clips. The carcass and inside lower 3 drawers are 3/4” Baltic birch. I’ll be making all 3 jig sizes. These jigs will ensure tight accurate dados providing the strongest drawers, dividers, and shelves.

@lauram9076 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! So simple yet versatile. Would be very handy to have different sizes for different bits. It looks like if you take the second slide off it would be a good edge guide for a rabbet also. I appreciate the way your mind works John!

@MrGreenbakz 5 ай бұрын

I would like to nominate this video for an Oscar. I've watched it several times. It's a cool tool, too.

@jeffforbes3772 2 жыл бұрын

Always with the genius ideas John! Thanks for posting.

@walktxrn 2 жыл бұрын

Best jig for this that I've seen. Very nicely done.

@ElAnvaBar 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome jig. This is such a better solution than fiddling with the table saw fence. Perfect jig for my planned chuckbox project!

@slugore 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. What a valuable jig!

@philshock3805 2 жыл бұрын

Great one, John. Simple and precise!

@seymourwrasse3321 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! and so simple, same principle as a crosscut or ripping guide for a circular saw

@thomasbrubaker4627 2 жыл бұрын

Simple and foolproof! Thanks John.

@yoelai 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff as usual! Love your videos John :)

@AntonioMFerreira 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to make and awesome! Thanks John!

@jaysonx5576 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t use this exact jig, but a version. Helped tremendously. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! 👍🏾

@mraarone 2 жыл бұрын

The quality on this video is outstanding. I noticed how you took a less explanatory approach which made the video shorter, and you introduced a product, with the makers’ mob plug twice split up to not make it too long. Really top quality. Oh, and your new rekindled focus on acoustics is paying off, too, lol, the new music is fancy. Like I said top quality. Great job, as always!

@markjacobsen605 4 ай бұрын

Simple. Useful. Brilliant! Video has perfect pacing.

@VerdeRiccardo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again, you're a constant source of inspiration!

@hassanal-mosawi4235 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

@nobuckle40 2 жыл бұрын

Great jig John! Definitely going into the favs.

@VampireOnline 2 жыл бұрын

John! Seriously sometimes I think idk how he could make this any better than the others that are out there and BOOOM! you do it! I need this!

@user-yb2uz2bh7z 9 ай бұрын

Thanks , dato jig is a must have. I will start on it tomorrow.

@szcustomwoodworks6401 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that really is brilliant!!! I'm in the shop right now, I'm going to make one!!

@Jason-uz8hj 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for a simple solution

@tree_carcass_mangler 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great jig. Thanks for posting, and thumbs up!

@jose_500 2 жыл бұрын

great idea, and inspires all kinds of modifications. bravo.

@KipdoesStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea John. I don't make a ton of dados but as easy as this jig is to make it pays for itself after one use. (using scraps and its paid off before the first use)

@garyhardman8369 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent jig. Thank you for sharing Sir!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the dado jig John! Thanks for sharing the video with us!👍💖😎JP

@MCsCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, John! Really well done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@daveengstrom9250 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, this is genius! I am going to make one. By the way, I stumbled across one of your videos a few years ago regarding installing drawer slides with a framing square. I made my whole kitchen using that method. Thanks for making these videos!!!

@tennewsongs 2 жыл бұрын

Just got some blades and gonna build the jig! Thanks John.

@stingk5295 11 ай бұрын

I just love this Jig, I am going to make one, Thanks!

@johnvodopija1743 Жыл бұрын

What a terrific jig. I will be making one to use for my next project. Thank you for sharing your knowledge good sir. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺

@skogsmats 2 жыл бұрын

Again a very nice and simple jig. Thanks 🙏🇸🇪

@EarlyRiserWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Far more versatile than making fixed spaced jigs as I've been doing.

@ReidArnold-wq9gh 4 ай бұрын

One of the most useful jigs I've ever built.

@bradleytuckwell4881 2 жыл бұрын

Simple but very accurate thanks for sharing

@kubarber8936 2 жыл бұрын

John you are my motivation thanks

@johnross278 Жыл бұрын

You, Sir, are quite simply a genius!

@LifeHappensLetsFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

Ingenious... as always. I will make this today from scraps that I meant to throw out yesterday. Oh... and +1 on the CMT blades... LOVE them.

@andref8246 2 жыл бұрын

You throw away your scraps? 😉. I keep all my offcuts. They eventually come in handy

@LifeHappensLetsFixIt 2 жыл бұрын

@@andref8246 yeah. I keep ‘em until there’s no more room! Lol

@georgevalenzuela2489 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever! Thanks for sharing!

@alfredneumann4692 2 жыл бұрын

For any other dado you can use a drill-bit as the reference. I like this jig!

@mtran66 Жыл бұрын

never ceases to amaze me

@stevedaniell7643 5 ай бұрын

So simple. Recommend putting bolts on both ends. Thanks John!

@coryhelmer247 2 жыл бұрын

This jig gave me a “well duh” moment. It’s so simple. I love how you can reuse it.

@jimhinkle7245 2 жыл бұрын

Very good idea!!! Thank you.

@DanCarlyon1 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant John!

@baconsoda 2 жыл бұрын

That's clever. Good job.

@wolfman75 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Great project!!!! Thank you John!!!!! 🔥👍😎😁🤘

@mhwg888 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@FreshAnton 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS GENIUS!

@amiran_g 2 жыл бұрын

Вкусно делаешь! Очень нравится. Удачи в бизнесе!

2 жыл бұрын

buenísimo maestro!

@JamesDeese 2 жыл бұрын

I love your jigs. In the 1970s there was a book on making jigs. Sold like hotcakes. Who knew? Thank you for the video!

@timhautzinger6697 6 ай бұрын

love it

@straightup937 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great job 👍

@draztiqmeshaz6226 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah those blades are baller! Love em! And they go on sale pretty often

@terrytopliss9506 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea John.👍👍

@shaunbarrickman6339 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@richardarsenault1471 Жыл бұрын

Has always sir, amazing work thank you for sharing

@GregsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

"it's a little less convenient to cut a 3/4" dado with a 1/4" bit"... Yeah, it takes about 10 extra seconds! :D:D:D:D. I'd say it's worth the effort John! Great jig.

@JohnHeisz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg :)

@MorRobots 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, running a 3/4 bit in my full size router is 10x more hassle then just using a trim router. Also your not doing a full 180° engagement cut and can get a clean cut on both edges.

@ElAnvaBar 2 жыл бұрын

To quickly take out the middle bit. Just scew the router. When you contact both sides of the jig you're straight in the middle.

@BDL090754 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this John - It's a pisser, I've looked at lots of these dado jigs, as usual, you have done this video well.

@gregmize01 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool 😎

@dougprentice1363 2 жыл бұрын

I agree on using a good quality blade. Such more enjoyable and better results.

@larry78cj7 2 жыл бұрын

Well done

@bradley3549 2 жыл бұрын

Nice jig! I built something very similar but I use a top bearing router bit. Adjusting the dado directly to the plywood you are using is 100% the best way to do them.

@josephhfry 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer this method as well. Then you can use any top bearing bit (as long as it's smaller than the slot) and any router.

@MV-wb2cz Жыл бұрын

Bradley, Your idea is brilliant! I like that better! I will make one. Thank you for the idea.

@zoraidaherrnandez-id7tg 11 ай бұрын

👋😁thank you Mr John for your tutorial, very helpful, I also liked all your tools , and how u explain very clear , 👌👏👏👏👏👏bravo

@petenelson8136 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!!

@UberAlphaSirus 2 жыл бұрын

Jolly good.

@tk_customwoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@sarademaio7500 2 жыл бұрын

Ottimo 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@zahidkarimhunzaicarver2402 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice good job 👌👍👍👍

@francisconascimento2034 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic very good Brasil 🇧🇷🇺🇸

@jamesgsmith5379 Жыл бұрын

You do some fantastic jigs! I review your videos time again to check-How did he do that !! Great job!

@DjBounce60 2 ай бұрын

works well I tried to add photo of the one I made haha to old didn't know how!!

@mechminded2207 2 жыл бұрын

For someone doing a lot of this, it'd be a great jig to have to hand.

@albertjoseph1674 5 күн бұрын

Nice

@alexpratti5679 2 жыл бұрын

Perfeito!

@37south47 4 ай бұрын

I need this big as I’m about to build a set of bookshelves. I’d actually like to buy one that’s machined instead of taking the chance that I would be off on the squareness part.

@MRrwmac Жыл бұрын

John, I had to come back to see this because I’m sending it to another woodworker that i think will build it!

@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I'm usually on site with a jobsite saw so never bothered with a dado set. I just use a 3/4" router bit for built in shelf dados. Always so satisfying how perfectly a piece of 3/4 snugs into the slot.

@bradley3549 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately lots of 3/4" plywood is a lot thinner than 3/4". Which if you want a sliding fit is convenient. But less-so if you want a tight joint. While you can buy plywood specific router dado bits, still it's hit or miss. I use a top bearing router bit and a similar jig to this or just two plywood off cuts depending. Always a perfect dado, custom fit to the plywood you are using.

@Markkrochuk1979 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked jig

@dgperforms1 Жыл бұрын

I want that router table!

@valiany 2 жыл бұрын

nice.

@42fontenator 5 ай бұрын

You guys up yonder must have access to a great selection of plywood. Not so much in Louisiana.

@jorgeconcheyro 2 жыл бұрын

You've beaten Tamar 3X3 with this one. ;) Cheers mate!!!!

@LPH2004 Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Perfect and easy to make jig. What about the acrylic rectangular base? Mine is just circular 😊

@MV-wb2cz Жыл бұрын

just make it to fit inside, same jig doesn't matter if circle or square base.

@eddieoquendo8988 9 ай бұрын

I have invented the missing link to that jig on a router table that you can also use to make rabbits and dado’s and styles and rails all in one

@AriOjala Жыл бұрын

Seems like someone has hijacked John's channel.

@1revdes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi manythanks for your excellent tutorial, could u also tell me please what table saw are u using, or did u make it your self Des

@joewhitney4097 2 жыл бұрын

John, what was the reason to put the knob for the width adjust on the bottom vs. the top which would be more ergonomic. Just curious. Thanks for sharing.