3 Ways to Cut a Housing Dado | Paul Sellers

At least half of my woodworking life has been dedicated to demystifying the art of hand tool woodworking, and this video proves the truth of it.

The simplicity is this though; with just a handful of hand tools, I create three housing dadoes in 4" wide hard maple, and the watch strapped to my wrist tells it all. I hope you enjoy seeing this video as much as we had making it.

We wanted to show you exactly how hand tools are still current technology at its best, and it's available for everyone, including your kids!
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[Astra]

It always looks so easy when Mr Sellers does it.

[JoséCastillo-rt]

Thank-you Mr. Sellers, you are a good teacher.

[jackwaycombe]

Half a century ago, newly married and trying to fit out my new home, I had a particular set of drawers to fit. Few of the convenient manufactured fittings we take for granted today were available. I needed a couple of dozen dados to take runners on some small drawers.
Range of options. I settled on an old wooden grooving plane that had belonged to my father - and a clamped guide.
I amazed even myself by finishing the entire job in an hour.
We don't always need machine tools - and there's SO much calming satisfaction in doing stuff with tradtional tools.
One of the secrets - my father taught and I found to be true - is that sharpening stones are used ALL the time, not just when you get around to it.

[SanGiovannidellacroce]

Complimenti Signor Paul, precisione, pulizia e il commento.
Un caro saluto dall'Italia 🇮🇹

[jsmxwll]

i bought Paul's router kit a couple years back. i'm a sucker for shopmade tool kits. Pauls kit is really quite good and you can adapt the final router to your specific needs. i highly recommend it.

[ianpearse]

You always make things look so easy. Lovely to see.

[chainreaction]

As always, thank you very kindly, Master Sellers.

[robertr]

Thank you for showing different methods of cutting a Dado joint by hand. Things that are good to know.

[radharcanna]

Great to see you back again Paul and doing what you do best, practicing your art and craft. The beauty of it is that you treat the beginner with the same respect that you do the experienced woodworker.

Having done woodwork in my first year at secondary school, I’m tempted to take it up again, just from watching your wonderful videos. Looking forward to seeing many more.

[kato]

Thank you sir … I love this instructional videos. You done these before … but these are like a refresher video. Love to watch a master at work, never gets old. Glad to see you doing well after the incident. From nyc

[FearsomeWarrior]

I feel like I was just in a race that I lost. Paul is cutting and knocking out these dados like it’a the easiest thing. Totally expected because we’ve seen him doing it for a long time now.

[johnford]

Very clear and complete. Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.

[mariaaparecidacarvalho]

Many thaks Paul.
You're an artist. Everything you do is a piece of art.
Congratulatios from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

[maddiethomas]

Thank you, Mr. Sellers. My papa is a woodworker. He DOES teach me when I'm in the workshop but he mostly does woodworking while we're at school. At least I know what a daydo is, now. 😂

[gordonkerr]

Thanks again for your excellent video. You are an inspiration and your videos are a joy.

[jimfelton]

The joy comes from the journey. The happiness comes from the smile you're project puts on the receiver's face.

[tintansigloXXI]

Esto simplemente es una máster clas, perfectamente explicado, rápido y con la intención de enseñar, gracias y saludos desde Méx

[fmct]

Thank you Paul. This another great video. Your videos are a fantastic resource to all budding woodworkers.

[MCsCreations]

Amazing, Paul! Thanks a bunch for the lesson! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[stephenlines]

As always Paul, informative masterful and encouraging. Thank you.