Accurate & Repeatable Dados With This Super Simple Router Jig

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]

Who else likes race cars in the neighborhood?

[sparks]

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.

[hogue]

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.

[mightyporky]

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.

[DunerecordsGent]

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 Youtube " thing... Really love that humbleness and a simple but clever idea..

[yoohjeaneabe]

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...

[danielrisberg]

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!

[NZdiagnostics]

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.

[wannabefunnyman]

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.

[JeffJeffJeffJeff]

Perfect timing for my need to making a slightly odd sized dado. You rock! Thanks

[MySickstring]

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.

[calyodelphi]

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

[shaynesabala]

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]

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!

[ThemmProfessor]

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.

[briankranson]

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

[gerdashupe]

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

[jodeath]

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

[nevillewebb]

I prefer the ‘live’ commentary ! Great content, calm and very professional 👍

[michaelmaier]

This'll be a great jig for doing bookcases.