JOINERY
Dados & Rabbets
Guides about dados & rabbets.
3 guides
CONCEPTStechnique
Dado Cut: What It Is and How to Cut One
Three methods, one for whatever tools you own
A dado cut is a cross-grain channel that holds shelf ends on three sides. Learn to size and cut one with a router, table saw, or circular saw.
Beginner16 min read
CUTTING ON THE TABLE SAWtechnique
Dado Joint With Table Saw: Setup and Technique
Stack configuration, undersized plywood, and troubleshooting
How to cut dado joints on a table saw using a dado stack. Setup sequence, dialing in width for undersized plywood, safety, and troubleshooting.
Beginner22 min read
CUTTING ON THE TABLE SAWreference
Choosing a Dado Stack for Your Table Saw
What They Are, What Size to Buy, and How to Use Them Safely
A dado stack cuts flat-bottomed grooves from 1/4" to 29/32" wide in one pass. Learn which size fits your saw, what to buy, and how to set one up.
Beginner14 min read