This CLEVER ROUTER TRICK Might Be THE END of Jigs In My Shop / How to Route a Dado / Woodworking

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2 жыл бұрын

Up until now, I've always made jigs to route perfect dados. This may have all changed with this ingenious little trick I discovered that makes perfect dados, without the jigs.
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@InspireWoodcraft 2 жыл бұрын

To all who mentioned that I went too fast, I apologize! This video was a tough one to make for some reason!

@ILoveTheOarsman 2 жыл бұрын

A thicker router base like 3/8 mdf etc (w/ longer bit if necessary) allows for easily adhering the offcut to the router base edge with double sided tape and eliminates the masking tape shim, and allows for easy long dados/rabbets without needing that little nub edge to keep the router base tight to the straight edge.

@RobRobertson1000 2 жыл бұрын

Only a bit fast. As soon as I replayed 'the penny dropped :) :) Really cool idea.

@mightyporky 2 жыл бұрын

well I watched three times and FINALLY I got it, nice Jodie

@northernlightsrenovations1710 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

@nevillewebb2856 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I had to replay and pause the clip - simple idea but ingenious!

@cantstopthefunk22 2 жыл бұрын

My friend, you have rocketed to the top of my list of favorite woodworking channels. It's unbelievably refreshing to not have to sift through a 10-20 minute video to absorb 2-3 minutes of real information. You respect our time (and attention span) and I respect that

@jellen7332 2 жыл бұрын

Where is your video

@beniciomoldenado2315 2 жыл бұрын

First off. You did not go too fast. For those who don't get it, watch it again! I agree 100% with James Popp. KZfaq has devolved to a very low level and I am tired of watching long videos with loud introductions and awful music that end up being 2 or 3 times longer than necessary. Keep up the excellent work sir. I am not even a woodworker and I will watch more of your stuff. Thank you.

@dgrstl Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. first off super clever technique, I just created a new playlist for this type of video but I find I keep coming back to your stuff. Second, could not agree more with how much I appreciate the practical succinct approach; you have a gift.

@raytry69 Жыл бұрын

@@beniciomoldenado2315 I just wanted to say the exact same thing. :)

@emrehanli Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts! Such a refreshing video.

@Wyman642 2 жыл бұрын

For us college guys learning woodworking as a hobby, your videos are invaluable. Woodworking uses its own logic that is difficult to grasp at first for people not used to working with physical things, but makes perfect sense in hindsight. Thanks and keep the tips coming. I’m learning so much and finally getting a feel for how things work.

@vtlynch92 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly my experience as well. True talent for teaching.

@Richard-wk9le 2 жыл бұрын

Ya and your hands may get dirty......

@Wyman642 2 жыл бұрын

@@Richard-wk9le Never! My butler actually does all the work for me. But I supervise while reading poetry.

@coreygrua3271 2 жыл бұрын

An astute observation. I’d bet that more than a few of us exist and learning the logic can be challenging (but very worthwhile and good for the brain).

@groverearp2600 Жыл бұрын

For us non-college guys learning woodworking as a hobby, its common sense and aptitude . He explains it in a way that even college guys can understand.

@danielgallegos1528 10 ай бұрын

It took me FOUR-EVERRRR to understand this. Like embarrassingly long. I stalled on my shelves for a week. Even bought a smaller router because I didn’t think I could maneuver the beast I have. I’m a totally newbie. First time I do anything other than shape an edge with the router, but I really wanted some clean dados for my shelves and I really want to make plywood stuffs to solve organization and furniture needs around the house. So I persisted. On the day I purchased the smaller compact router, but never opened, I finally was able to wrap my head around this simple but WAY effective hack. My dados are tight and the only one that had a little play was the first one. I wonder if the process of passing the off cut against the fence sanded it just enough to narrow the piece and leave the dado fit a little more snug. Much respect to the big brain on Bob that figured this one out. I’m feeling PRO with these dado slots. And my big boy router made clean cut and worked like a charm. Thanks again.

@meangreen7389 4 ай бұрын

I too didn’t see the nuance in making the off-cut and making the prefect dado. But once it’s actually done, it comes together figuratively and literally.

@gordroberts53 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, definitely one of the best how to channels on KZfaq. Practical solutions to everyday problems and you respect our time. Thanks always for sharing!

@davidyoung353 2 жыл бұрын

Hands Down! the best woodworking tips online that I've found. Wisdom is the ability to make things simple. Any fool can convolute things.

@skigglystars9525 2 жыл бұрын

Always learning something new on this channel. It's like I'm getting a brain/knowledge fix drug.. without all the bad side affects. Once again rock on with all the new content. I've been a subscriber for quite sometime now and so grateful for all you share.

@spellingmistake1 2 жыл бұрын

We all know that the purpose of woodworking is to buy more tools

@Bigteddy552 7 ай бұрын

Over priced at that.

@narclem 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 no lies being told here!

@PerukanTimpuri 7 ай бұрын

Festools...

@manusalinas3994 6 ай бұрын

I convince my wife that was the purpose. Woo hoo

@mylesmoore4255 5 ай бұрын

The purpose of woodworking is to fix your mistakes.

@garymonroe6699 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your videos, and I’m so glad I did. The thickness of the materials we work with in wood working are so different, your ideas of getting the exact fit are priceless. Thank you so much for these brilliant tips to add to my toolbox. So helpful, and reduces the frustration factor greatly. Keep up the great work.

@JP-rr5zg 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribe many woodworking channels, but as others have already mentioned, you are my favorite too. Concise, easy to learn, yet super helpful, brilliant, and original. You deserve 10x more subscribers. Great work and thank you.

@pemtax557 2 жыл бұрын

You have become my goto woodworking channel to learn some of the coolest things ever. The beauty of it all is how common sense with a touch of clever is what makes your tips & tricks so darned good. Cheers!!

@sootys4024 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing and proof the best methods are the simplest! From starting your clear, padding free video to doing this in my own shop (and adding to my mental toolkit), ten minutes!

@alans1816 2 жыл бұрын

The difference between your approach and other related ones is that you show how to make the precise shims needed. That helps. A couple of comments: when you run your router against a straightedge, it's easiest to do accurately if the cutting forces push the router into the fence rather than pull it away. While cutting, routers tend to move to their left. Leaving on that tab to prevent slipping off the shim is brilliant. In most cases it's better than the usual approach of clamping something behind and in contact with the square, then using the shim between the two as you reposition the square.

@burntsider8457 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos. Informative, tightly edited, and no gratuitous BS. Keep 'em coming.

@ericprobinson 2 жыл бұрын

You have an inspirational commonsense approach to woodworking. All the stuff you explain just makes sense but it’s hard to think of on your own! Thank you for the insight.

@gonzaleznadia2 9 ай бұрын

I just finished building the handrail on my deck kzfaq.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z and used this great little router to clean up the top rail before the final sanding and stain. It was light weight but packed lots of power. Either size battery didn't seem to make it top heavy and I'm a 64 yr old women so I really appreciated how easy it was to use...................... CORDLESS only way to go !!

@MatterLabz 2 жыл бұрын

Another winner! I'll say it again, these no measure tricks are fantastic. Thanks.

@roystidomsthe2nd336 2 жыл бұрын

That's one of the reasons I really enjoy woodworking, I can exercise my old brain coming up with solutions to different problems. I'll never be on your level but your videos inspire me to stay vigilant. Thanks mane.

@waylandforge8704 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your presentation. Pure and simple and straight to the point without the usual hullabaloo I get on youtube, and you talked to me and not at me and you explained everything very well. I'm impressed.

@flowleopard893 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most useful videos for my tiny workshop EVER. Only 20 square meters, each jig I do not need to make truly matters. Great video

@robertpenoyer9998 2 жыл бұрын

You have provided some of the cleverest, most useful tricks and techniques that I've found on KZfaq. Thanks!

@Esuper1 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE it. And yes, trouble shooting and making the jigs onthefly as opposed to carrying yet more crap is always a plus. Trying to apply what I just learned to other applications is the mental candy.

@SJmystic 2 жыл бұрын

Love the cleverness! And the encouragement to solve problems using cleverness rather than buying more things. Better for the world!!

@tommythompson6278 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Your channel is one of the very few where I watch everything you post.

@Markevans36301 6 ай бұрын

I know this is an older video but the algorithm just now gifted it to me. I love stupid simple solutions and this one takes the cake. I've seen jigs for this that are all day builds and this is probably 10 minutes the first time and a lot less after that. thanx!

@akthumbpicker 2 жыл бұрын

Brother, you have an awesome way of approaching problem solving in the shop. Thank you for all these videos.

@Zambonick Жыл бұрын

Only seen a few of your videos so far but I love your emphasis on practical alternatives to established techniques -- without dissing on the established techniques, since they have their place, too. I'll take a big "mental toolbox" over a big physical one.

@ganjasmoke21 2 жыл бұрын

This came at the perfect time for me I was struggling with my router yesterday and this process really helped simplify what I was doing thanks!!

@terryt2910 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way you think. Problem solving and making do with what's at hand saves a lot of trips the the hardware store and yields much satisfaction. I grasp the basic idea,, here, but will have listen to the video a couple more times to clarify your process. Thanks.

@davidprinsen1100 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant trick… took me a minute to figure out the mechanics but once you understand it steps out by it’s simplicity. Thanks and thanks for your sympathetic videos. Great stuff ❤

@mitchmiller9658 Жыл бұрын

I just tried this and it worked perfectly! I dread using a dado stack especially on a longer workpiece. I didn’t brace the router like you did on the two black boards. I used my smaller router and just favored one side. Worked amazingly well! Thanks!

@MakeSomething 2 жыл бұрын

whoa! this just blew my mind. Brilliant!

@emrehanli Жыл бұрын

Great video! Content, staging, editing, and the duration of the video is just perfect. Thank you.

@johntailing5283 2 жыл бұрын

I’m now CONVINCED this is sorcery, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ! Another 2 minute master class - Great vid 👍

@Genpattonmd 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely ingenious, I've binged watched like 5 videos already. Awesome stuff and thank you for being that guy on youtube that isn't asking me mash a like button. Super appreciated

@egbluesuede1220 2 жыл бұрын

you really think about woodworking so differently than most people do. I learn so much from these quick tips. It makes the traditional ways seem silly!

@katingaman 5 ай бұрын

you just gave me an idea about this, as an HVAC tech i thought about an even easier way to do this, if it fits you thats great. there are spacers which we use to measure the gaps of the pistons of the compressors, its a set that has a bunch of them which have different measurements, you dont have to cut them every time you make dados, mechanics use them too. they're called spark plug feeler gauge or just feeler gauge, they come in inches and metric and super cheap. thanks for the tip!

@pcstar123 2 жыл бұрын

I used to move the clamp and sometimes it can be off a bit, but your method is much better, easier to control and always precise!

@stevesilva6478 2 жыл бұрын

Your practical solutions to challenges is very helpful in both the tip itself, as well as your thinking out of the box approach. Love it! I have gotten more useful information from you channel in the last two years than I have all the other popular woodworking channels combined. Thanks for posting and may this help you prosper.

@constantinosschinas4503 Жыл бұрын

a lot of the pleasure in woodworking is figuring out simple solutions like this.

@mburke1211 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Based on some of the previous knowledge you imparted on me, I was able to layer on a few pieces of blue tape to the edge of my router, to improve the fit of one of my dadoes. In this case, I had a bit very close in size to the dimensions of the ply, but it was not exact.

@barry10ish Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am so new I bought a router 6 months ago and you have given me knowledge and confidence to use it what a star no 5 *****

@ehudgavron9086 Жыл бұрын

Brother, you just got me back some more hours of life in the next year. The amount of time I won't spend making jigs and perfecting guides is TIME and TIME is all we have, SELL, SPEND, and LIVE. So, to put it simply: THANK YOU!

@dufreebell 7 ай бұрын

Super cool video, because you stated the problem and then provided a solution to it, and that too in a short 3 minute video. Thanks for sharing.

@briancampbell1413 Жыл бұрын

Great video, i did something similar a few days ago but instead of using a wooden spacer i used a drill bit to the correct thickness i needed. I simply taped it onto the router guide using low tack double sided tape, worked a treat.

@TheBlakerunner Жыл бұрын

What a great idea! Thank you for sharing! You jam packed this video with only what I needed to know, and for that I thank you. The way you present ideas is first rate. You are a talented teacher!

@smalexo Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing seeing this video. I have some light tracks to route into shelves and have been thinking of how I'm going to do it but this seems a fair bit easier than what I have come up with. Glad the delivery only arrived today instead of last week when it was supposed to.

@William9alex Жыл бұрын

Genius. Saved this video for future use. Thanks!

@Mr86tango Ай бұрын

Video was complete enough. Great job and good idea as usual. Thanks.

@vanillajustin 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're back 😆🤗

@stupot3588 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best woodworking tricks I've seen on KZfaq. Excellent.

@AlexGarcia-ur9dy 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant solution. Thanks for sharing.

@tomhargrave27 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your creativity! Thx

@stewartg2101 2 жыл бұрын

Top quality little tip, and well discovered. thank you.

@thegoodfight365 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful tip that's sure to be a great help, over and over again. Thanks for sharing your work 👍🏾.

@iFixJunk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant in its simplicity. Awesome stuff, sir!

@russellnentwich8745 2 жыл бұрын

Man that is a brilliant solution and like you said it cuts back in jigs and bushings. Makes it very easy all you need is a router and a square. 👍🏼

@wadesam6232 2 жыл бұрын

Jodi, for the life of me, I don't know why you don't have more subscribers. Your vids are always on point and are not filled with "filler" so to speak. Thank you and for the tips and education. Keep 'em coming.🤑

@aerialrescuesolutions3277 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@tmhogge 2 жыл бұрын

I love your little tips like this.

@liddonbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I’m loving the channel.

@guitfiddle 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great tip. Not too fast at all. After all, we can pause and replay it as much as we want. Thanks for keeping it under 30 min. :D

@bruce-le-smith 4 ай бұрын

yeah utoob has a little cog with a feature that let's you play the video slower... people are so funny

@haroon420 Жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. I just bought a router and have been learning how to use it. As a beginner, my results are not so good but I think this will help me without having to shell out for a fancy jig.

@curtisweller4138 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I learned something new today! That doesn’t happen often in woodworking because I’ve watched countless hours of the New Yankee Workshop and have been an amateur woodworker for 25 years. I watched your video twice to make sure that I understood the process. Now I have it down and will use this trick for years to come. Thanks man!

@lauramarshall6376 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Had to watch 3 times to get it, but that's not a problem for me. Thank you.

@gregmize01 2 жыл бұрын

You are a born teacher!

@saaid000 2 ай бұрын

Excellent idea. Thank you for sharing

@jansolo7963 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually impressed.. genius jet so simple

@jonwilson5236 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I tend to over think things and this is a perfect example of just keeping it simple.

@bigjoe8922 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this it’s going to help me a lot with case work and shelving

@patseevers262 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir, continue to amaze me! So many really great ideas & shortcuts. Thank you!

@mrb4408 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Simplicity is the key.

@murraytrimmer228 Жыл бұрын

Love it. I'm about to go and make one. "Woodwork is about problem solving". It sure is. I run into a problem and go straight to your channel. Thanks ever so much.

@dennisfoleyplumbing Жыл бұрын

Excellent and simple!

@20pump 2 жыл бұрын

Another great, no measure solution Jody, Thanks man.

@rudispruell883 4 ай бұрын

Pretty much brilliant. Very much like a chop-saw trick we use in millshops, using a speed-square and a block. Saving for future use. Thanks!

@csimet 2 жыл бұрын

You always have great tips and explain them well.

@woodturnermark8529 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip ! I had to watch the video 3 times but I got it , and will use this technic on my next dado cut. Thank You for sharing .

@trickster11300 Жыл бұрын

Just seen this video. Excellent little tip.Thanks for sharing I will be giving it a try tomorrow.

@richlovin2173 2 жыл бұрын

A very useful solution - Thanks.

@nafnaf0 Жыл бұрын

That is pretty brilliant. Very creative, good problem solve

@jameslynchsangster946 Жыл бұрын

Took me a while to understand it. Now it makes complete sense and is very useful! Thanks a lot!

@hayfahvytsen 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is simply awesome. 👍🏻

@Jons007 Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done!

@kevinthomson6324 8 ай бұрын

The tip about the dado is great but I’m just blown away by how you put the two sided tape on. What a time saver! Can’t believe I’ve never thought of doing it that way.

@Hardnox1911 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever. Thanks for sharing.

@marshallbueckert2098 Жыл бұрын

Great little video. Keep up the great work.

@peterharman8466 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip and remedy many thanks for taking the time and making your video it's just a brilliant yet simple solution 👏👏👏👏 bravo

@56gregg 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip that I plan to use! Thankyou!

@joshcedor1518 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant solution, thanks!

@andrebedard1816 2 жыл бұрын

Great solution. You are really a woodworker scientist.

@bobcarroll4031 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great gift! Thank you very much!

@robincooney1263 Жыл бұрын

This is a great piece of analytical thinking - and like all the best solutions, it is simple and it works repeatably

@homesformeremortals5935 Жыл бұрын

So simple its brilliant.

@ErHelper-ez1id Жыл бұрын

Best top 10 shop tip I ever saw

@almamdani6564 Жыл бұрын

i feel this trick is something my late father or grandfather would have shown me. thanks for sharing!

@mp180170 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool trick BIG thanks 👌🏼 from 🇬🇧

@seattledanr5363 2 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this twice and use my fingers and imagination to figure out how that offcut works, but I got it! Neat trick. You went through it quickly, but like others have mentioned, I appreciated not having to watch a 15 minute video to learn a 3 minute trick. Thanks for posting this. I subbed!

@caploader111 Жыл бұрын

Same here I watched it twice and still don't understand how he gets the off cut. A different camera angle might help.

@20thCenturyPox Жыл бұрын

@@caploader111 I have lost count of how many times I've watched this and I still don't know what's going on

@mikesmusicden 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, very clever. Thank you for making this video. I will be making some amplifier cabinets in the next few weeks and this will be really helpful!

@aj.8665 2 жыл бұрын

I like how to figure out things as well and I think its great too have as many tools in the toolbox. Just want to share I bought the Freud 12-114 (15/32-Inch -.466) Diameter Straight Router Bit with 1/2-Inch Shank for $19 and the HD Columbia Purebond Maple Plywood 1/2" (.453 / 12mm listed ?) fits perfectly. When making drawer dados on router table it made the work so much faster than my table saw dado stack.