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The traditional router jig used
to cut dadoes often involves wrestling with C-clamps to hold it in
place, and requires the calculation of an offset to align the jig and
bit with the location of the dado. In short, when faced with several
dadoes—say on a case side—it can be a bit tedious.
Woodworker Kent Shepherd's clever jig makes
cutting multiple dadoes a breeze. Although it requires a bit of time to
construct, this jig more than pays for itself in ease-of-use,
adjustability, and accuracy.
The jig sports an integral clamping
system that secures it to the workpiece using simple cam-clamps. With
one fixed rail and one adjustable rail, it's easy to dial in the
thickness of your shelf material for a dead-on fit. Plus, the jig's
inner edges act to prevent chipout along the edges of the cut, leaving
you with clean, gap-free joinery.
Watch the video for a complete
overview on how the jig works, and learn how to build it yourself in FWW
#226. Plus, put this jig to use building a beautiful bookcase of white
oak in our Getting Started in Woodworking video series.
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