Nick I have been doing wood working for longer than you have been alive and you just taught this old dog a new trick! Thanks
@NickFerry5 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome - might not always be huge things but i try to pick up new stuff every day
@JakeApperson5 жыл бұрын
The drill bit part was the best thing I have seen on woodworking in a long time! One of those "DUH" moments when it hits you that you could have been doing that for a long time and just never thought about it! Will never be forgotten for sure! Thanks!
@NickFerry5 жыл бұрын
No problem - glad you liked it
@steveshelton23225 жыл бұрын
Just watched another guy make a kerf marker and used a little screw stop for blade thickness. We amateurs tend to forget about blade thickness when getting precise measurements. Great little tip and video. Thanks for sharing.
@NickFerry5 жыл бұрын
No problem - glad you found it useful
@terryallen66882 жыл бұрын
I've done this technique. Thanx for the information. It has been years since i did this. Only once when the city shop I worked in lost the daddo stack they had, so I improvised. It worked great. Actually I have a daddo stack I don't use as I'm a little intimidated by it. Thanx again!
@NickFerry2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to check it out
@alangardiner8722 жыл бұрын
Great Video, No ridiculous Music!! clear common sense, clarity and not full of crap!! excellent man...one small comment, as a now retired engineer who is a keen woodworker, when you refer to friction fit, in engineering terms best described as at "Transition fit" ..no impedance as friction implies.. In summary, thanks again. loved the video and will be using this method. Top marks.
@NickFerry2 жыл бұрын
thanks much - good to know on the transition fit - learn something everyday
@sanfordbernard92604 жыл бұрын
"But enough on that, I'm not even sure anyone reads these things." I do and did read your lengthy paragraph. Thanks for the explanation and demonstration. I built a sled for my compact jobsite table saw so that I could make drawers for the "quarter quarter quarter drawer method" but was unsure how I could make accurate dados and rabbets without a dado blade. My saw won't accept one. Excellent job for making a meaningful video that I could understand!
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Haha - you were probably the first person that ever commented that congratulations - i’m glad you found this helpful I don’t always use it but it definitely helps out at least knowing that it’s something at your disposal
@55418und6 жыл бұрын
R&D Machinist 50 years, I am impressed with your nice work. Excellent training video.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks much - that means a lot!
@legatichristi6 жыл бұрын
I love "common sense" measuring techniques like this. I second guess my measurements a lot when things have to be super accurate. I will definitely be using this in the future. Good job Nick!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Awesome - glad you could pick up an idea or two
@johnbshara9352Ай бұрын
Fantastic! Perfect timing for my project.
@mudtosser6 жыл бұрын
"I have these drills, but I have not bits!" - That's. Just. Awesome.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
haha thanks!
@LinhNguyen1010104 жыл бұрын
I feel very seen.
@GonzaHero3 жыл бұрын
"I have these drills but I have no bits!" hahahah that was hilarious. Thanks for the video
@tfwoodcraft2 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite solution to this of all the bazillion videos I've watched!
@NickFerry2 жыл бұрын
Nice - A bazillion ways to skin a cat and I’m glad you found the one that works for you .
@md87443 жыл бұрын
So good and easy. Man...there are too many guys showing their tech. For what like u said....calculate, setup, explaining, math, all kind stuff danm......thks bro
@NickFerry3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure - glad you got something from it
@CarolinaGirlCreationZ4 жыл бұрын
OH my gosh I'm so late to the game but dayum! I LOVE this video to bits! For someone who is just starting her journey into wood working after growing up watching her dad build the most beautiful furniture, and crown molding, I am stoked to know I can still make a dado even without dado blades! Thank you so much for a wonderfully helpful video! #newsub
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Thank you - good luck with your woodworking and I’m glad to have you here
@we_arenot_amused16173 жыл бұрын
Good tip. I appreciate the superior production quality too. Lights/camera sound.
@EduardoGomez-eq3uf4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick!! This is exactly what I needed for some shelving I was working on. Dead simple. Subscribed!
@zecententini8769 Жыл бұрын
now this is one of those true craftsman tricks
@NickFerry Жыл бұрын
Something to mess around with in the shop - I’m surprised many times what can be used to measure in the shop
@KRColson6 жыл бұрын
Well done Nick! As you say, there is nothing that can take the place of measuring than the material itself! You really can't go wrong that way. Cheers!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks Kevin!
@smgibv4393 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Thank you. God Bless from The Netherlands.
@NickFerry Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
I also have some blade recommendations in the article here - nickferry.com/2017/11/perfect-dados-without-a-dado-blade-no-measuring-no-math-ep82/
@ManCrafting6 жыл бұрын
So, what you're saying is, size matters. Especially if you want a friction fit.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
yup yup
@RobyWanKenobi6 жыл бұрын
Would you still use a full kerf blade on a job site saw just for dados?
@Tgmail776 жыл бұрын
Good process, Nick - and timely! I purchased your sled plan last month and am nearly complete with it (blade guard & attachments next). I was thinking about dadoes last night and here you are with the answer. You're a full service KZfaqr! :)
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
I try - and I have another coming up pretty quick for the sled that is pretty cool too - stay tuned!
@pterafirma5 жыл бұрын
Forget the extra steps with the drill bit, and the accumulated error it induces. Saw perpendicular the thickness of your insert piece (so as to remove 1/8" from its thickness), then glue-&-clamp the two halves back together. Now you have a spacer to use from now on whenever you cut that dado width.
@goodcitizen37804 жыл бұрын
Ah, no joke. Didn't think of that one
@sungsupaek7 ай бұрын
Sorry complete novice here, would you mind explaining what that means in somewhat simpler terms?
@vjm34 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You saved me $40-$90. This is especially useful for my cubby project where I'm making multiple long (but shallow) cuts.
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
awesome - glad I could help save you some coin
@charlesreicks6486 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks Nick some times the simplest things can make such a big difference. Thanks
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thank you Charles!
@timguba88876 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Nick. Timely too, since I am about make a crap-ton of these types of dadoes. Well done, sir. I applaud you, I salute you, and I give your regards to Broadway!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thank you Tim - it is now time for my curtain call!
@quirtdrozario99833 жыл бұрын
I saved this video for reference. Thank you Nick.
@jimstortz94916 жыл бұрын
You’re a nut Nick!!! I love that you don’t take yourself too seriously
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks man - life is too short for any of that
@gholam136 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Nick and they are some of the only videos I find myself saving and watching again. I just used the technique you did with Jay for organizing drawers and it made a huge difference in organization. Thanks and keep up the good work!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support - glad to hear you like them!
@edreusser47412 жыл бұрын
wonderful i love to learn cool techniques like this.
@pathardage18804 жыл бұрын
Thank you; this has been driving me crazy.
@rottenluck6 жыл бұрын
Another great tip, thanks Nick. I will use it building a book shelf with my son this weekend,
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
very cool - glad I could help - father son projects are always good
@stevewhitsett77446 жыл бұрын
Such a simple yet incredibly useful tip.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks Steve - I think so too
@northshorepx6 жыл бұрын
Thankyou from all us beginners who never have a dado blade.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so and noticing - granted I love using my dado set but I know not everywhere people can have them and I like showing alternatives from time to time
@farinonivert32563 жыл бұрын
Im a new woodworker and you just saved me from buying a table saw that takes dado blades. THANKS!
@NickFerry3 жыл бұрын
I’m excited to hear that - as you get into the hobby more the need will arise more for a Dedo stack and you might find yourself wanting one but this is a good fix that’ll get you by in many situations
@colleenwilson70614 жыл бұрын
What a great method! I'm using it next time i'm running datos. Thanks for sharing
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Great - thanks for watching
@mc4kvb6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this cool trick or hack which ever way you want to say. Dado’s are a little intimidating to me as of now. I’m a newbie as far as being a woodworker and 65 year old widow. I have a small shop and I’m in it everyday working on projects or cleaning up sawdust!!!! Don’t ya just love sawdust. I’m working on some sort of dust collection slowly but surely. I enjoyed watching your videos Nick and it’s nice to meet you.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thank you - glad you could pick up a few ideas - I agree, dados can be tricky starting out - I was just hoping this would point people in the right direction
@bjmgraphics6174 жыл бұрын
Wow! I can use this technique to make finger joints. Thanks.
@harrypowers94126 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT! This is very clever and the easiest method I’ve seen yet.
@harrypowers94126 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on making bridle joints?
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thank you - not specifically but check out my tenon jig video - it makes bridle joints super easy - nickferry.com/2016/05/how-to-make-a-spline-and-tenon-jig-ep67/
@galland34966 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick , that's helped a lot of people In Europe as we are not allowed dado blades, they are prohibited by the health and safety executive !
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
no problem - I'm aware of the no dados rule - if I remember correctly some, if not all the EU you can still fit 2 of the 1/8" outer blades on the arbor and still comply with the run down time - you'd have to check to be sure though
@wesleylawson56836 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! I’ve been watching quite a few videos on miter sleds and dados, but I really like yours a lot and I’m gonna be making one soon. Keep up the great learning videos man, you’re awesome!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wesley - you'll have to let me know how it turns out!
@lewisgottschalk21784 жыл бұрын
Thanks, technique worked great. Was going to buy dado set and then make dado throat plate, but no need to now.
@MySickstring4 жыл бұрын
You still should. This one type of cut has its uses, but a good dado set makes your life easy when doing true dado work. This trick won’t help with anything other than edge cuts.
@BearsAtticWoodshop6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Nick. I am going to need this tip in the next few weeks!!! and I even have bits!!!!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks, if you have the BITS you're halfway there!
@BearsAtticWoodshop6 жыл бұрын
LOL...
@rickcook53356 жыл бұрын
Nick, I really like your videos. I need to build a new sled (building kitchen cabinets and mine will not accommodate the 31" I needed for base cabinets. Great technique. I always learn something from you. Heading to Waukesha for Thanksgiving. I grew up there and maybe some time when I visit, I can take some time and visit your shop and shake your hand. Keep up the good work.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
very cool - kitchen cabinets are a big undertaking - if you end up in the area let me know and maybe we can grab a beer
@steveszabo73054 жыл бұрын
Nick i liked your detailed well explained video. Learn a new trick using drill bit for spacers. Thanks keep up a good work.
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it
@elaprendiz0076 жыл бұрын
Awsome! Its the best technique about dados I have ever seen! Grats!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks much - glad you liked it!
@j316finewoodworking65 жыл бұрын
WOW...I'm gonna be binge watching your channel. I can't believe I haven't found your channel before. 🤔
@NickFerry5 жыл бұрын
Very cool - take a look around and let me know if you have any questions - glad to have ya here!
@j316finewoodworking65 жыл бұрын
@@NickFerry Thank you. You tube is where I learned Woodworking and so far you have had tips I never thought of. I'm really new so I may ask so questions. If you're ever on FB check out J316 Fine Woodworking and let me know what ya think.
@bardmy4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips. Thank you 👍👍👍
@64maxpower3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.just what I was looking for
@NickFerry3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@TheMartinlt10002 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing man!
@chaney22776 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you on you tube more regularly. I always like your videos. Thank you
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Greg - I hope to be at it a bit more regularly now
@DavidStanton6 жыл бұрын
Nice idea for single dado's Nick. Good to see you back into it!!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks Dave!
@TheWoodYogi6 жыл бұрын
Great tip and well explained. The bit about no bits made me laugh. Thanks :) ॐ
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks, then my mission was accomplished!!
@jeffreyesguitar51293 жыл бұрын
This is great. I was going to cry having to pay so much more for a dado stack capable saw. I'm never going to have to crank out massive quantities of stuff with dado's to justify spending that kind of money to save a few seconds of work.
@NickFerry3 жыл бұрын
Perfect - glad my video helped you
@AngieWilliamsDesigns6 жыл бұрын
OMG!!! The "I have these drills but I have no bits"... I don't now why I laughed so hard. But that was so hilarious. Great information in the video too. So glad you are back.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks Angie - had to put that part in
@AngieWilliamsDesigns6 жыл бұрын
Watching some of your videos again today. Still laughed way too much at that part. I love it!
@georgezammit73696 жыл бұрын
Great way to cut a dado Nick, I’m going to try that!!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Awesome - let me know if you like it
@domgreco74 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great little trick. 👍
@dcphotosmile4 жыл бұрын
Very awesome thank u so much keep them coming
@1habicher5 жыл бұрын
Fine instructions, very clear all. I will try to do as well as You!
@NickFerry5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@johnallen86802 жыл бұрын
Good video for us in the UK as our non commercial/hobby saws have short arbours that are designed to prevent the use of dado stacks.. I think safety regulations to do with DC braking ( extra weight of the dado blades ) and the omission of the overhead blade guard that are the issues.
@NickFerry2 жыл бұрын
Right on - it’s great for short arbors
@Spratlyk94 жыл бұрын
This is really nice and practical, without having to put dado blades! Can I make a series of finger joints using this technique? Hope you can create a video on how. I'm a newbie and am looking for simple way to create finger joints. Thanks!
@strale6 жыл бұрын
Always nice to learn new tricks, thanks!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
You're more than welcome man
@Cre8tvMG4 жыл бұрын
Hey, drill bits is a brilliant hack. Thanks for the idea!
@zfolwick Жыл бұрын
this is perfect for me. I think you could move it back and forth from left to right to clean up the bottom. I'll try it tonight and see if that works. What would be really nice is a way to rip a dado this way. I imagine there's a way...
@NickFerry Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear - and, there are ways…
@gbjones546 жыл бұрын
Great Tip Nick. Very well explained. I'm looking at making some stools based on my Grandpa's (Long gone now) design and this will help. Good to see you back. The lives have been crazy fun
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks Gary - so cool you said that - I am using this to make benches I designed (shaker-based) almost 20 years ago
@gbjones546 жыл бұрын
Nick Ferry Maybe I can teach little Blakey how to do this someday when he get's a bit bigger. Have been working my older grandkids when they visits. Love it and wish they lived closer. I still remember working my Grandpa's. Fun to pass it down.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
absolutely - it's those moments and the feeling of passing on valuable things that makes it all fun
@valvelifter19516 жыл бұрын
Great method. Thanks. Well produced video.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks, glad you liked it
@terrywong78794 жыл бұрын
Thank You, well done and planned with little effort. appreciate the pointer.
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@diggler3066 жыл бұрын
A (not so) Ferry Quick Tip! Love it.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks Josh - maybe that'll be a thing lol
@MichaelDBauer2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Loved the video.
@NickFerry2 жыл бұрын
Glad you dug it and took the time to watch it
@johnparker79456 жыл бұрын
Nice Video!! Good to see you back on the air! thanks for the feedback about the watco danish oil during your live session the other night! lesson one, don't use any stain on HD pine boards...
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
haha, no problem #embracetheblotchy
@johnparker79456 жыл бұрын
at least it's my brothers Christmas present
@garethwilliams74146 жыл бұрын
You make great videos Nick, you should make more!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thank you - now to find the time
@archivestereo2 жыл бұрын
This is so great!
@kevinbowker23856 жыл бұрын
Always a treat to see your videos!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated man!
@bgorley2 жыл бұрын
That drill bit gag made me truly Lol
@edjanssen66356 жыл бұрын
Good job on the video - very clear presentation!
@Vintauri6 жыл бұрын
Nice demonstration of your dado method. I might give it a try soon. Time to make a trip to HF for an electronic fly swatter! :D
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
for sure - had one land on my camera lens and had to reshoot a bunch of this because of it
@handydan15916 жыл бұрын
Very awesome nick.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thank you Dan!
@carlroberts20296 жыл бұрын
Simple and easy. Thank you.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@micke19066 жыл бұрын
awesome tip, thanks! subscribed!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Nice - glad to have you here!
@wendywhales23106 жыл бұрын
Well Explained young man,Thank You.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@barryroberts64706 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick, a great tip considering we don't have or can't find dado blades here. Barry (ENG)
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Gotta keep it real for my EU buddies!
@barryroberts64706 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Barry.
@misterikkit6 жыл бұрын
So simple and smart!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
+Jonathan B thanks man!
@BronkBuilt6 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks for checking it out!
@helensarkisian74916 жыл бұрын
I like the way you teach.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SimplyWoodenCreations19806 жыл бұрын
Great information, enjoyed watching
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thank you Russ!
@onlineoffgrid5 жыл бұрын
Nice tip Many thanks I use a Dewalt flex volt cordless table saw and it won’t accept a dado stack but I like to try use it for a little dado job I have to do, even though the flex volt table is not really a ‘shop saw’ and more of a site table saw in real terms I am hoping to give it a try to hopefully achieve the cuts I need.
@NickFerry5 жыл бұрын
Awesome - always more than one way to do - hope it works for you
@onlineoffgrid5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick I am a little rough around the edges but nothing that a good sanding will not sort 👍
@DhulstDirk6 жыл бұрын
Excellent method. Thanks!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks for checking it out!
@CReevesMakes6 жыл бұрын
Great tip Nick! Thanks for saving me the cost and time of a dado set!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thanks - don't get me wrong, I love my dado blade, but this works pretty well in some cases
@pablomax30456 жыл бұрын
That's pretty clever. Dado stacks cannot be purchased here in Europe, so this is really a helpful technique and should be quicker than using the router table. I don't know the reason they are illegal here, but...there it is.
@adammabe58194 жыл бұрын
Every now and then, I like to stop by this video just to hear you say, "I have these drills, but I have no bits!" I'm not exactly sure WHY it makes me laugh like a hyena, but it does. Good stuff. Hope you're well.
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Haha - we must share similar levels of odd
@Reticentone2 жыл бұрын
Very cool trick, thanks
@NickFerry2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@johngoins1902 Жыл бұрын
Love it I'm trying this!!!!!!!
@NickFerry Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes ✌🏼
@johngoins1902 Жыл бұрын
@@NickFerry as soon as work slows down and I can wood work again I promise I will lol
@mcremona6 жыл бұрын
Do that no bits bit again!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
haha!
@Fleenoreric6 жыл бұрын
I woke the kids up I laughed to loud. 😂
@joebrown13826 жыл бұрын
That was funny. A woodworker with a sense of humor.
@muhametkonushevci32496 жыл бұрын
Matthew Cremona n
@artiet59825 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@greenkitty64826 жыл бұрын
Great tip, Nick!! Thanks for sharing : )
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
no problem - thanks for watching!
@jprevard4 жыл бұрын
When he said "I have these drills, but I have no bits!" I immediately liked, subscribed, and commented. hahahah! lol fr
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Haha - then you should definitely try and find my earlier bloopers video
@littleshepherdfarm21283 жыл бұрын
@@NickFerry That's one I GOTTA SEE!!! You were cracking me up in this one!🤣🤣🤣🤣
@NickFerry3 жыл бұрын
@@littleshepherdfarm2128 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8Cdfcln0KmdlqM.html - i'm a huge goof, you have been warned
@MikeKapotsy6 жыл бұрын
Nice technique Nick!
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!!
@toddreimer11586 жыл бұрын
Flys! I think I saw your mind driving by on 41! Great vid, thanks.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Flies are the worst! My mind is everywhere
@Uncle_Buzz6 жыл бұрын
Super cool bro! Cheers, Chris.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks Chris!
@FredMcIntyre6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Nick! 👍👊
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
thanks as always Fred!!
@TeamProsperity4 жыл бұрын
Use a flat ground blade, good tip Nick
@NickFerry4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ryanpinkham67846 жыл бұрын
If you are using an 1/8" kerf blade to make your cross-cut sled, you can use the edges as guide lines. Just a little observation, that could save you a ton of time.
@NickFerry6 жыл бұрын
Over time with blade deflection or even just the taking the sled on and off past the blade the kerf is not exactly 1/8" and I wouldn't rely on referencing off it