How to make a Housing Dado Joint - The Three Joints - | Paul Sellers

[@Paul.Sellers]

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[@joshmiller166]

I have finally found the best woodworking channel on KZbin. You don't overly rely on power tools, which saved me from losing interest in the craft since almost every other channel I would see would say you need all of these large, fancy, bolted down machines. Im only 13 and teaching myself with videos, so this is very good for a novice as well as an expert. Thanks Paul.

[@raraavis7782]

The Gaming Ostrich Same here. I live in a flat, so there's no way I can have something resembling a proper workshop. I have to buy wood already cut to size and then...improvise. These videos open up the possibility to actually built something that isn't just held together by screws and brackets!

[@Nathan.Christie]

Thank you Paul. You make it look so easy and are a true inspiration!

[@timothyvolkers5343]

Does anyone know of a good reliable place to help me identify my Grandfathers plane.

[@jimwatchyyc]

@glyn hodges I work so slowly and make so many mistakes that few people could afford my hobby projects either, even at minimum wage, lol.

[@lincolndickerson1293]

There are no words that can express how much I appreciate you sharing with us the craftmanship you have learned. Thank you.

[@marshallballantine-jones3819]

Your 22 words did the job nicely...

[@mogbaba]

When i click on one of Mr. Seller's videos the first thing I do I click the like button, it's like saying hello when I see this gentleman.

[@mikerodent3164]

Beautiful! This is what the Internet was made for. How previously would we ever have got free (!) access to these amazing skills from a master craftsman. Love that hand router: what a thing of beauty!

[@marianmurphy5385]

At the end, I felt like giving a round of applause. Absolutely mesmerising.

[@manuelpereira1356]

THANK YOU. It´s a joy to watch your videos. You are an excellent teacher because you explain everything and you don´t leave out any details. CONGRATULATIONS. I have followed your indications and believe it: I MANAGED TO GET EXCELLENT RESULTS.

[@agentstrickland]

A craftsman that can cut a dado that accurate with hand tools can build anything, and it will be a work of art, Thank you Paul!

[@Jason-jn9sk]

Agreed. However he'll only have time to build a handful of pieces in one lifetime at this rate.

[@kevinmencer3782]

​@@Jason-jn9skmy impression is that he's taking it slow for the purpose of educating us. If he was just working, I'm sure he'd be a blur.

[@carololivie2095]

You are amazing! You make it look so easy but it is way more difficult to get such clean and perfects cuts as you do. I am a 60 year old woman and new to wood working. I am taking a woodworking class over the internet and we are supposed to be using power tools but I am trying to cut my dados and rabbets by hand. So far they are not coming out so well but each time I have to do a new technique I look for your videos on it. I have watched the chisel sharpening videos and I now try to sharpen my tools although my tools are not high quality. I get a little better at it each day. I used to get so frustrated when things don't go the way I want them to but now when I feel like that I stop and watch another one of your videos and it calms me down and I can start anew. I'm trying to work up the confidence to do dovetails but I still am confused by them. You are such an inspiration and I love your sense of humor. Thank you so much!

[@Paul.Sellers]

Try our www.commonwoodworking.com too. It's about new people and what's needed to get started in so many areas with hand tools.

[@jonnytheman2321]

Your work is wonderful, as is your calm and reassuring presentation. I anxiously await your videos, checking constantly for them; and, even after working wood as a hobbyist for 40+ years, I never fail to learn something novel from you, finding myself saying quietly, "He's such a master; wish I could have apprenticed under him." Thanks sincerely for your time and energy in sharing these beautiful videos, Paul.

[@jakegevorgian]

Very true

[@d1want34]

+Jonny Ross well said

[@gpd387]

+Jonny the man 23 I agree, I wish I was his apprentice.

[@johntaggart91]

I just started and I find an ancient, profound wisdom in his craft

[@jkgkjgkijk]

You are all virtual apprentices of Paul.

[@wadepatton2433]

"It's not what you make, it's how you make it." PURE GOLD from Paul! thanks again.

[@addelaney7]

I am so thankful Paul is passing his knowledge on to us! Not everyone has the monetary means or space for a bunch of power tools. Furthermore, this is an artistry in itself, and Paul breaths fresh life back into the word "craftsman." A little math, a sharp iron, and some patience and skill can go a long way. I live in Germany and found the exact chisels from the "how to sharpen a woodworking chisel" at the hardware store and got so excited! Used the same method with my 25 euro wooden hand plane and now I'm all sharpened up, making curly little frills of wood, and ready to join some wood without reaching for the kreg jig!

[@ehisey]

The more I watch clips like this the less and less need I see of tuning all my power hand tools. The time spent setting up a jig and clamping everything for the cuts followed by clean up, is about the same as by hand. Hand tooling is clean and more satisfying. (Also really could have used this about 3 days ago)

[@Swarm509]

Agreed, especially for hobby level work or low production. Machine work just allows for larger scale production, and it could be argued less "skill" as you can rely on the machine more. Each has their place.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Watching these videos, I feel like I've struck gold. Thank you sir!

[@738polarbear]

A great teacher.A simple joint like that ,expertly executed btw, and you can see how much enthusiasm it still generates for him after five decades or more . Bravo Paul .

[@JAG1762]

All the videos I watched using a router to make dados overwhelmed me. This, while more work, actually is a better fit for on how I learn.

[@bighands69]

When it comes to starting out all you need is cheap set of chisels, hand plane, hammer and hand saw. Those four basic sets of tools can really get you started. Hand tool woodworking is a declining art and if you can get good at that you will be able to make things that people using machines cannot.

[@colrodrick8784]

Wow, Paul. How did it take me 7 years to find that video? Very enjoyable, mate. I'm sure that you've been told this before, but you do have an easy voice to listen to.

[@rafavidal2735]

I like the way of working and teaching of Paul Sellers, he is the best!!..

[@blowfish3171]

I just found this video. I think I found my wood working holy grail. Can't wait to see the other videos

[@rustyclark7]

Paul: I just discovered you on KZbin. So glad! When I was a teenager I tried to go to work for an accomplished finish carpenter. He agreed to teach me what he knew, but never had work! I feel like I can get those lessons now! Thanks, again.

[@lxoxrxexnx]

Yeah, I hit the like button even before I watched the video. I was not disappointed. In fact, it was better than I had expected.

[@pejoly2]

I am always impressed with your teaching. You seem to cut straight to the core, and simplify what many others complicate. I have always wanted to do wood working, but didn't because I didn't have space for all those big machines, and I couldn't justify the cost. I have found a couple of old planes, chisels, saws, and braces in what has been gathered from family members, but have to sharpen and restore many. I still need to build a suitable bench that will fit my area, and learn to put a better edge on the tools, but I think I have all the tools I need to get started. Many thanks for helping change my perspective, and more.

[@lbhunter6341]

Paul has an incredible video on maintaining important edges...watch and learn!

[@jeradkoepp5956]

Being fairly new to traditional woodworking, I've watched a fair share of videos on cutting housing joints. After trying other methods, I must say that Paul's technique came out the best by by far. I suppose that shouldn't be surprising.

[@rafalx9369]

the way Paul uses those basic tools...I got a lot to learn.

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

Truly the Bob Ross of wood.

[@19karl16]

So much small details included in these tutorials to which most would hve had to learn the hard way after making those simple little mistakes. This video's are slow and time consuming but what Iv now learnt from my past mistakes too, that you cannot rush true craftsman ship. Attention to detail is vital

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Mr. Sellers, you sir are a miracle.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

I need a time machine so I can gain about 30 some years of experience with making things from wood.

[@WarrenPostma]

I just love the care, the craftsmanship, and the love of the wood and the woodworking that comes out from these videos. I just want to go pick up my saws and chisels and planes, and make something.

[@tigerdocsdc]

I wish I could come the Great Britain to take lessons from you. I learn something every time I watch you lessons. Thank you very much for what you do to keep this craft alive.

[@pjmd2010]

Hello paul, my name is also paulo, I am from Portugal . I would like to tell you that I follow your work already some few years ,and for me you will always be a reference in my work. Regards

[@dfailsthemost]

Of all the youtube videos I've watched out of pure curiosity, only Paul's have caused me to immediately try something myself.

[@arshk3612]

Paul this is so intuitive you start in a way newbie diyers can grasp. thanks and please post more

[@ForestWoodworks]

"Share your knowledge and skills, don't bore St. Peter with them"-ish. Heard that quote (paraphrasing, hence the "ish") on Just Plane Fun (Micheal Jenkins) the other day, and Paul certainly delivers this mantra. So many viewers talk about wishing they could appreciate under Paul --yes, that would be totally awesome --but in a way he IS apprenticing people, every day. Watching his videos, it's similar in dynamic to taking an online class. If you are a motivated sort of person who can focus on the task at hand (aside from life distractions that are largely out of our control) you will do well. In my apprenticeship, I often heard "I can't teach you everything I know. You'll take my job." Legit, I heard that alot. No joke. Paul is opposite tho. He doesn't need to belittle people on account of his craft mastery, he simply shares his knowledge and skills. This is a contented person. A total joy to be a part of 😢 frfr i❤it!

[@sigogglin]

I am shifting more to hand tools for multiple reasons, this method shown is safer, quieter, and more satisfying than using a dado stack in a table saw.

[@ProgramistaNaBudowie]

Bought two basic chisels yesterday and a wood hammer. I started to work on a workshop table to my garage. Rough and simple design, but you inspired me to do better than just use screws to put it together. Pieces of the table at least fit each other more-less. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@bighands69]

Make a hundred boxes with dovetail joints and you will become really good at it. And you will get to the point that you can almost match people using machines for speed. If you can make a tenon and dovetail joint you can make anything.

[@boozoochavis7506]

I keep coming back to these videos for a dust up in refreshing the skills - these videos are fantastic. The funny thing is the Missus and I both enjoy the sound of Mr. Sellers voice - he is so calm and easy going, it is nice just to listen to him describing the work also! Thank you so very much and keep up the good work, do.

[@davisampayo]

Please, an extra camera from the top, to show us when his is working on his vise, that will be great! Always is a pleasure learning with Paul! Thanks.

[@Handleyman]

Paul's videos are a bit like 'listening' to grass grow...but what beautiful grass it is. I learn more from one of these sleep inducing videos than all the others on KZbin put together!! The commentary is spot on every time, so thanks Paul for sharing. No offence intended.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

"Sleep-inducing"? Well, it's each to his own, but I find these videos so fascinating, I must watch every bit right to the end. "Riveting" would be a better description, from *my* point of view!

[@Handleyman]

Offshoreorganbuilder Just trying to be cheeky... He is a real craftsman!

[@mallorymcguire833]

It's nice that we can do this without fancy tools, but in watching this I'm thinking it would take a LONG time to build anything at this rate.

[@MaxWattage]

Thank you for making these videos. I'm using them to teach my son woodworking.

[@bsb4038]

I don't know why some people dislike your videos. But for me I love your discipline and accuracy in your woodworking. I can't wait to get started! Very insperational! Thank you

[@resipsaloquitur13]

I can tell patience is a critical attribute with wood working

[@carlostrevino4912]

You are an excellent teacher Mr. Sellers.

[@andrewfelock4771]

I intuitively want to chop cleanly and directly into the knife wall and create a perfectly angled cut right off the bat. But I am not relying on how deeply I am driving the chisel and end up needing to chop twice as many times. I am seeing that now, After noticing your flicking technique. My chips were being cut purely with the chisel and not relying on the mechanics of the wood severing. This is so interesting when I make these realizations. Chopping deeper and splitting the wood Is what I’m going to do now.

[@tonyennis3008]

I did this just tonight for the first time. Worked perfectly.

[@rizwanahmed9566]

Excellent crisp cut & joint

[@alexlloyd6112]

Such an absolute master of your craft. It is a pleasure to watch.

[@gabrielpefcik570]

Amazingly simple when you know how, but when hand-made gotta know the fibers of the wood and of course every kind of wood is different and diverse, it does not mean that I support working wood with power tools, I love your knowledge and approach,I am pleased you share this with us, many THANKS.

[@markforrestsm]

Pleasure to watch a Master at work. Thank you.

[@HBSuccess]

These videos inspire me to do a better job sharpening hand tools - and also practice the basics of woodworking. In practice, I'm probably still going to rough out joints like this with a router and a guide or at the tablesaw. It's just so much quicker and as they say "time is money'. ... but clean up the joinery by hand when it really counts. I do think all beginners need to learn and practice the 'totally by hand' skills so they know how these joints developed and how to make them without power tools.

[@Erowens98]

Totally, It also helps for when you have a power outage in your shop for a week.

[@bighands69]

@@Erowens98 Machinists are not woodworkers.

[@Erowens98]

@@bighands69 the difference between a chisel and a CNC mill is competely arbitrary. They are both machines meant to help you process a material. Woodworkers can absolutely use powered tools.

[@bighands69]

@@Erowens98 When you are working in fine woodworking the human mind and body are judging the dimension of the segment of wood and making fractional adjustments to the grain of the wood and hardness of the wood. To somebody that is not a real woodworker they would not understand what I am talking about. People think just getting an accurate machines it the same as a human hand making it. Wood carving by a master is orders of magnitude greater than anything a machine can perform. There are no machines that can match a hand plane when it comes to the finish of wood.

[@Erowens98]

@@bighands69 Get over yourself. Virtually every professional woodworker on earth uses a mix of power tools and hand tools today. And they are capable of achieving exquisite results. Using power tools does not prevent your eyes from making judgements. There is nothing mystical about hand tools that someone result in a more pure finished result than power tools. The tools you use should not effect the grain or hardness of the wood. The only way you can effect that, is by either soaking it, or crushing it. Neither of which are typically desirable. Your magical fingers will not increased the quality of the wood in any way. There are absolutely situations where hand tools make sense. Your example of hand planes is one. But that does not mean that using power tools is invalid. One can absolutely use a thickness planer to bring a board down close to size, and then run a hand plane over it to remove the wave effect, and end up with the exact same result as if he had done the whole thing with a hand plane in a fraction of the time. As someone who has worked as a professional woodworker who regularly produces fine furniture to order. You're full of shit when you claim using machines is "not woodworking" .

[@kitz8127]

Truly a master carpenter/Craftsman. And a very good instructor!

[@juanpindonga405]

Is a complex job but looks so easy when he do it. That's what means be a master.

[@AtifHasanReflections]

I really like the patience you have to explain things in ultra details. great learning experience.!!!!

[@adamleonbrisley4893]

You are a master! Thank you for sharing this knowledge!

[@winnipegdigitalpsychogeogr5958]

thanks for sharing your knowledge Paul. My first attempt was to use a saw and a screw driver and a mallet. Thanks for showing the way working with the wood and your masterful skills and wisdom.

[@HovingtonInstruments]

I just love the craftsmanship in your every video.... I enjoy working with hand tools and follow your channel for this reason..

[@phillipyeager3176]

I've had very good luck cleaning the dado (housing) with a shoulder plane, but I want to try the router plane. I just acquired a #71 Stanley and bequeathed my veritas router plane to my luthier son. Should come in handy for his violin work. Regards. I enjoy your master craftsmanship and videos. Phil from Minnesota

[@jeffkerr4249]

You are truly an Inspiration. Hello from Southwest Georgia.

[@Chris-iu5ol]

I am not an amateur, but you SIr are brilliant with the fine, small, detail things!

[@coljter15]

This video helped me so much, thank you Paul

[@jimnoti3097]

Once again I learn great methods of working in wood. Thank you very much Paul for your great teaching

[@karlstrydom9054]

A master at work for sure, your work has taught me many things

[@davidwooden4175]

Thank you Mr. Sellers for the videos. I am enjoying getting back to basics with the hand tools and you are showing very effective methods that I am picking up and practising.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Another perfect demonstration of this seemingly-simple joint, which is so easy to do ... badly! Thanks!

[@patrickstcharles6483]

You are a great teacher Paul, Thanks so much.

[@gustavopt1921]

Gracias por compartir su conocimiento y su arte. Todos sus trabajos son excelentes. Saludos desde Argentina

[@honoriosergio5454]

Hello Paul Sellers I love your videos, the simplicity with which you explain and talk with us, thank you!

[@nordic709]

thank you Paul I have learned so much watching your videos..

[@-GoldenSTAR-]

We use power tools to make these cuts, it nice to see him do it manually

[@quietplease7284]

I love the craftsmanship and I like how you take your time and really explain exactly what you are doing. This knowledge you are sharing is invaluable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for woodworking. "It's not what you're making, but how you make it."

[@MrJeepinZeke]

I've really enjoyed all your videos. These joint videos have really helped! I got excited when I saw the router plane on the table. I recently received one from my grandfather in-law. Can't wait for more videos!

[@domward8352]

Very useful and enjoyable to watch.

[@pierdolio]

I like listening to you and the way you present things.

[@excession777]

I envy how sharp your chisels are/must be. Terrific video, thanks for your time.

[@henryraynald7947]

Thank you Paul for another excellent video!

[@ikust007]

I whish i Could go learn with you! So refreshing to see the possibilities of hand tools work. Thank you so much. Cheers

[@Gwynbuck]

I do all of the above up to using a chisel to make a groove on the knife wall. I do this on both sides of the housing and use the resulting groves as a channel for my tenon saw. I then saw down to the gauge line, the chisel out the waste and use a hand router to get the bottom of the housing smooth, flat and to a consistent depth.

[@nordic709]

just like anything I've done in my life in my other trades, I want to learn old school hand work so that I know the principles of joinery that will apply to all types of woodwork I plan.

[@nealpakoti6570]

Going to learn a bunch from you Sir. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@satyajitkanjilal3674]

Wow beautiful work !!🇮🇳

[@michaelfling7786]

Very nicely done with excellent presentation.

[@harrypowers9412]

Thank you Paul-I greatly respect your woodworking knowledge and have learned much watching your videos. Even though I mostly use power tools when working with wood I enjoy working with hand tools as well and it is definitely more therapeutic for me. I appreciate you keeping the art of traditional joining and woodworking alive.

[@HistoricHomePlans]

"It's not what you make. It's how you make it." I'm adopting that as the current slogan for my channel, with due credit to Master Sellers, of course.

[@patrickmoraras]

Truly inspiring! Awesome mindset! It lays all on the table and on his words. Thanks a lot!

[@gregoriovii8746]

Hey Paul, as fara as I can see the only thing you work with that do with batteries is your microphone!!!! Nice to meet you, greetings from Argentina.

[@gpd387]

+Gregorio VII Well I did see Paul use a power drill in one of his bench videos, I had to watch it again to see if my eyes tricked me!! However, that is why I love these videos, its basic woodworking with superior quality!! Hope all is well in Argentina!

[@joshuarosen6242]

+Eric Richardson He does occasionally use power tools particularly the drill driver but I've also seen him use a bandsaw. He isn't dogmatic about it but when you are as skilled as he is, it's quicker to do most things by hand.

[@antonoat]

Beautifully done sir, so many important fundamentals covered in this relatively short video. It's great to be able to learn from your considerable experience, thank you. tony

[@eltonherrera7524]

I can really appreciate this lesson, thanks a lot for the teaching Paul.

[@hervpeairs9788]

Caution: watching this video may cause a drop in blood pressure and a sense of calm well-being.

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Next, we are going to paint a happy little tree...

[@Sean_XT]

Bob Ross of woodworking

[@ForestWoodworks]

Best comment!

[@EditRoom2012]

Hey Paul, have you ever used a saw to cut the sides of the dado and then clean out the rest with a chisel? Great videos; I've learned a lot. Thanks.

[@Sagern234]

He does, in one of his workbench videos i believe

[@EditRoom2012]

Sagern234 Thanks Sagern, I wonder if as mooncabbage suggested the type of wood determines which technique to use.

[@Paul.Sellers]

I do. It depends on the type of work. Stair cases I saw, joinery I saw, furniture making I usually chop and knife.

[@danmaltby3271]

I love your show Peter, nice work

[@0num4]

Excellent video, sir. If only I had seen this 2 weeks ago, I would have saved myself a lot of trouble (and quite a few less-than-perfect dados).

[@unpacttv8501]

One and only word : bravo!

[@KevinDrevik]

awesome work!

[@marcioandre1082]

Não entendo uma palavra em inglês, mas as aulas do mestre Paul Sellers ensinam a qualquer pessoa. Meus parabéns!

[@inourhearts5594]

That was a great video Paul. Thanks

[@mieguistumas]

Wow, I used to think that this is too tight for glueing. But that's superb.

[@vernonland5987]

your videos are mesmerizing.

[@sigung01]

Brilliant Paul, absolutely brilliant.

[@hectorglover6392]

Thank you! Good video! Merry Christmas!

[@WV591]

Amazing. so much patience.

[@liquidlen9391]

Another 1st class video, thank you Paul, much appreciated.

[@nkokonemodiba489]

JUST JUMPED INTO CARPENTRY.ONE WORD ABOUT THIS MAN{IMPRESSED}