Dec 1, 2020 · A nice, tidy hand-cut dado is easy to achieve, even for beginners, with a simple saw appliance: a straight stick. During classes I show a couple of ways to cut dadoes by hand, but …

Feb 12, 2020 · SAW THE SHOULDERS. Once the layout is complete, you’re ready to establish the long shoulders of the dado with a couple of shallow saw cuts. This is best accomplished …

Using a hand held circular saw to cut dadoes. Two fences make it easy.http://woodgears.ca/shop-tricks/skillsaw_dado.html.

Mar 18, 2025 · There are two main ways to join lumber: a power jointer or a handheld circular saw. We’ll focus on using a circular saw for this article, as it’s the standard method. The first …

Jun 30, 2023 · After a dado blade, the router table is my preferred tool for cutting grooves, dados, and rabbets. They involve less set up than handheld routers — and there’s less risk of cutting …

Dec 3, 2024 · Using a circular saw to create dado cuts can be a practical and efficient method for woodworking projects. With the proper techniques and safety precautions, this versatile tool …

While demonstrating how to build a workbench and sawhorses with just a hand held circular saw, I cut a few dadoes with it. This led me to refine my technique, so I figured I'd make short article …

Jul 3, 2024 · I've seen several videos from different Tubers that show the mechanics of how to do it by hand. And many make it look like a tedious chore. But this afternoon I stumbled across …

The first step is to mark all the important lines you’ll need to make your dados clean and even. Take a marking gauge and mark the long side with the depth the dados should be. Then take …

Jun 6, 2021 · As long as you’ve got a circular saw, some jigs, and a whole lot of time, you can make simple dado joints effective! Curious? We can show you how it’s done.