Building an adjustable router dado jig
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I'm about to embark on a woodworking project that I've had in mind for a long time but haven't prioritized - until now (or actually soon-ish). It's a baking tray (and other kitchen things) organizer for a wire rack in our kitchen. Something like: But that's a blog post for

I made this satisfying clickity clackity jig for a future project - it was a blast to make and try out! If you want to read more about it, follow the link and consider subscribing :)

  • NataliePortland@lemmy.caM
    1·
    5 days ago

    Cool project! I’ve made a jig to do this that’s so much simpler. It’s the same thing as a circular saw jig. I just clamp it onto where I want a dado

      • NataliePortland@lemmy.caM
        2·
        2 days ago

        Okay I have the jig clamped to a board here. I use a bit with a 3/4” diameter. If I run it down the length of this jig it will cut a 3/4” dado. So to make the jig I glued a piece of 1/4” plywood onto a wider piece of 1/4” plywood. Then I used a 3/4” router bit to cut through the wider piece by running it against the glued on upper piece.

        So wherever I clamp this jig is exactly where my 3/4” dado will go

        Here is the circular saw jig that is made and used the same way

        Did I explain it well?

        • HewlettHackard@lemmy.ca
          1·
          2 hours ago

          Yes, thanks! I have clamped one piece to guide my router before, but using two would be much easier since it eliminates the need to measure the offset to the “far” stop every time. Clever!