A Simple Router Jig for Making Dados / Easy Dado Joints

Learn how to make a simple router jig for cutting dado joints.
Dado Jigs are handy items for making shelving units and for cutting the slots that shelves fit into making them sturdy and professional looking. This jig uses a Top Mounted Bearing Router Bit, sometimes called a Template Bit, and makes excellent adjustable dado widths.
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[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Simple, effective and accurate. Thanks for sharing.

[@dahuskey81]

I love how happy you are!! Your excitement made your video awesome not to mention very informative. Thank you !!

[@learemington1700]

I love watching your videos. I learn something every time. I have always run my dadoes all the way out for shelves and used iron on edge trim to cover seams. Never again. Thanks soooo much.

[@ricknelson4741]

Used the process you demonstrated to cut some dados for a book shelf I’m building and it worked beautifully! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@rrp1127]

Thanks for the tip on this. Built the jig yesterday and this morning (early - sorry, neighbours) I'm routing perfect Dados.

[@stefanmikenorway]

Your simple and quickly built jig is perfect for those of us who only occasionally cut dados and who just want to get on with our projects without having to waste a lot of time making something fancy that will seldom be used.

[@cliffcarlo180]

As you often demonstrate Colin, the simple ideas are often the best.

[@hgbarria]

Your good spirits is contagious, greetings from Panama

[@Thom4123]

Such a simple but perfect jig, and the trick with the shim and shelves to cut a perfect fit Thank You as always.

[@johnolson7443]

Nice

[@joewhite3639]

Thom spillane bb6

[@Buddygold9509]

Excellent. Simple and efficient. I really enjoy your enthusiasm. You’re a great teacher.

[@grizwoldstad9956]

Wish I had had you for shop a century ago you don't miss a step and you don't talk down assuming everyone knows what you do. Thanks a bunch.

[@lisalaughter1416]

You should be called the Kindness Woodworking Web...so grateful for you!! Thx, Lisa

[@IsaKocoglu]

Whilst the whole thing could have been refined, you kindly show us another way to accomplish this task. I plan on building my shelves with this method. Thank you Colin, keep pumping out your videos Buddy!

[@woodprojectswithalex2692]

Colin, I'm really interested in seeing your channel and your job always! thank you for sharing that with us.

[@thomastucker5686]

This was a great lesson all the way around. Thank you so much!

[@mgreene939]

This is much easier/better than any other dado jig I’ve seen!

[@castillosammy7886]

I watch most of your videos, my friend & have learned a lot from you. I appreciate you. you sound like a nice guy & explain it all very clearly. muchas gracias amigo!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@BigTone0777]

Great jig and as a newcomer to woodworking I found the top for trimming the shelf very helpful, I would never have thought of it and tried to butcher the dado. Thanks so much for your very helpful and educational videos!

[@davidashurst3242]

Simple jig that is quick and easy to make. Excellent instructional video. Thank you.

[@PCJ52]

Thank you, a very clever and easy solution.

[@regionallyrustic5513]

You rock, Colin! Love all your videos!

[@MrGoosePit]

Very nice jig. Thanks for another excellent tip Colin!

[@ginosmovies]

Thank you for posting, it is very much appreciated, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family.

[@knecht105]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

[@jaybraun9113]

Built this jig "exactly" as described in the video, EXCEPT, I didn't have 3/4" plywood, so I used 5/8". I also purchased the Diablo template router bit, but didn't realize that the cutting area was so large. I'm using it on my Ryobi trim router, and I discovered that, with 5/8" plywood, the bearing would not ride on the edge of the jig; it was still up within the router guide. I put 1/4" plywood under each of the jig sections, which brought the height to about 1". Extending the router bit all the way out, I was able to make a dado in my shelf unit that was half the thickness of the 5/8" plywood being used. An excellent, simple jig for dadoes for one who does not make many dadoes. Maybe I'll be able to make more now that I have the jig.

[@renelainez2526]

Once again thanks for a great video. Greetings from Honduras!!

[@justinstewart3060]

Simple project, awesome idea.

[@dc5723]

Awesome simple jig, thanks very much!

[@shahidhameed4950]

You are amazing,really I learn a lot from your tricks

[@rayrodriguez9840]

Good job Colin. Love the simplicity.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Great technique. Thanks Colin

[@aaudain1]

I love all your videos, very simple, you are awesome

[@cmoi94]

I'm very impress. So simple and so practicle. I will do one this afternoon, Thank you so much for all your videos and tutorials. You are a source of inspiration for me and my wood working (as a hobby). Congrats from France! Thierry,

[@bikingmonkey1535]

I really like this jig.. Simple, but gets the job done. I'm off to build one.. thanks.

[@rick91443]

Thank you very much Colin. Always enjoy your videos; great tip too...cheers...rr

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

Great idea Colin thanks for that

[@chrislambert1617]

Colin, thankyou for this presentation . . . Chris . . . Norwich, England

[@nicogeo9512]

I appreciate you more than you know for posting this video. This helps me immensely. Thank you!

[@JN282]

Excellent instructional video! Excellent!!! Thanks!

[@sajidrafique375]

what a simple idea. I liked the shims you used to saw of f the board

[@maaaquemeseyo]

Love it! Thx for all your great videos

[@jerryclark1175]

Keeping it simple! Thanks for the video.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@richardfrost6473]

Great jig so easy and fast to make .

[@josefranciscorojasluna3757]

muy buena idea. gracias por compartir, me gustan sus videos y la manera en que explica , los sigo desde hace ya tiempo,

[@damionbirge8265]

Magic! You make everything look easy. Great Video

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@kathleenbasieiwcz4636]

Thanks again for the perfect jig. You rock man.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@MondoRockable]

Another great jig tip. Thanks!

[@FrankDoesIt]

I like the Jig Colin! good idea!

[@karlgolles766]

up there for thinking, outstanding, thank you

[@andrewknots]

Thank you, will help with an upcoming project

[@giovanypuerta]

thank´s .... easy and practical for me, i like it

[@photovore099]

Slick design...easiest jig I have seen yet.. Thanks!!

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So simple. I'm going to try and remember this one

[@knecht105]

Thanks

[@Vridar]

Nice. 75 years old and still learning.

[@RiaanOliver]

Thanks very much really like how simple it is. Great job 👍

[@knecht105]

You're welcome Riann. Thanks for watching!

[@bobvanwest]

What a great Jig, Thanks for the video.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome Bob

[@rickthatcanadianguy]

Great jig Colin.

[@00ironcross]

You got some skills old timer. Very informative videos. Just Subscribed

[@890mikes]

Nice Jig. Thank you.

[@briant9764]

i wish i was smart and could come up with simple things like this. Great idea

[@GaryLane080157]

I am 60 years old and have been working with wood just about my whole life and I have always run my day to all the way to the end. This looks so much better! Thank you so much!

[@chipsterb4946]

Neat trick with the veneer shims 🤩

[@DJL609]

Thank you Sir this was right on time....Wow!!!

[@alexjimenez3551]

Always find the solution simpler and more ingenious. Good trick

[@colingrist6932]

WOO WOOD WORKING U TUBE .

[@colingrist6932]

UTUBE WOOD WORKING

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good! Thank you.

[@castillosammy7886]

good job, my friend! i enjoy all your videos, & always looking forward to the next ones

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@rmhutchins7]

I woke up this morning; and, as I was preparing for my day, I thought: "What can I do today?" Then, I thought: "I know; I can watch Colin Knecht on KZbin!" That's, literally, what I thought -- obviously, I enjoy watching Colin Knecht on KZbin! This is the first of his videos which showed up this morning; I have watched many of them several times -- they are, always, informational and entertaining.

[@felixreali7101]

thank you for sharing this. some great little tips there :)

[@omarpereda1074]

Hola muchas gracias por todos estos tips!

[@knecht105]

You are welcome

[@rayswoodshop4467]

Nice ! Thanks for the video !

[@tvfrance3667]

Thank you for the lesson

[@thomasruark803]

What a great source of information! Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@A6Legit]

Nice. This will work way better than my cheapo table saw.

[@brukernavnfettsjit]

simple = clever design! Thanks.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome

[@manwithbeers]

Brilliant. Thanks for another useful tip.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome Layne

[@blackfender100]

Great work as usual thank you.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome Joe!

[@josecaceres6853]

Great and simple. Thanks.

[@checkdacontract]

Great video. Very helpful. I'm a beginner building a mobile closet on wheels for my garage. Trying to decide which is best to use to make dado cuts between radial arm saw, table saw or router.

[@bernym4047]

Great tips again. Thanks Colin.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome ... thanks for watching!

[@cocolonger]

Props Colin, good video as always, keep it up!

[@knecht105]

Thanks Roy!

[@JerGoes]

I made myself a very similar jig some time ago too, but I also stuck some fine sandpaper to the bottom of the jig to help stop it slipping when it use.

[@elliotdance7790]

This is exactly what I need!

[@peterdejoseph5197]

Lol one day I'll watch a video that will help me. I'm an old timer like yourself lol less gray hair. We find solutions. Keep up the good videos.

[@markmiller2263]

You the MAN!!

[@MYT1FL]

Brilliant!

[@KingsDenStudios]

Awesome brother, appreciated!

[@Crichly]

Good tip! Good vid! Thanks I'll try it.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching

[@cobberpete1]

When I look at the fancy do dars I have for cutting Dados, and the the 'Exact' dado jig with sliding bars and lock nuts. You come along and show me/ us how we waste money. 'Why' didn't you show us this at least three years ago? I / we could have saved a lot of money. So simple and no expense. Big thanks Colin, I will definitely be saving a couple of off cut boards and making this Jig.

[@jusgibs]

That was awesome! Thank you.

[@chapmaker46]

good one .old school jig but still works great,,have you ever used a splining bit,we use them for putting 2 pieces of plywood together for over size bulkheads..but they work great if you have 2 small pieces of plywood to make a bigger size piece.

[@jessi330]

Excellent video!

[@giovannisanseviero5726]

Nice dude. Good work!

[@davidlovell4390]

Top Tip!!

[@dufftime]

I have more built more jigs than actual projects thanks to Colin.

[@MichiganHiker]

Thank you for posting this is perfect timing for me. I will be working on some projects where I'll be making a series of dados and this will come in super handy

[@knecht105]

You're welcome. Hope it helps!

[@jamesholtman4912]

WOW! So simple, yet variable and flexible. I’ll have to build yet another guide for my router. Thanks for the great videos! Jim H

[@SatishSharma-vm7yu]

nice work

[@tricolor112010]

Excellent video and information

[@MichaelSmith-nk4yq]

I like your videos 👍🏾

[@luisadrianomeusparabens6863]

parabéns gostei

[@mansady1963]

tq very helpful