Hi Corey
I don't do alot of it but this is what I would do to get the job done on the table..
Make a jig like the Oak-Park box joint jig but it would have a slot in place of a hole.. 3/8" wide slot 3" long ,so you can use it for othe setups...
I would make it out of 1/2" thick MDF then clamp it to the table top and make the slots the same way as the Oak-Park one but the stock is flat on the table top and the push block as the same type of slot so you can use to keep it true after the 1st slot then just push it over the bit.
I think I would use wide stock and then rip to size after the slots are in..
This would keep the slots clean without the rip out showing...
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Originally Posted by challagan Question for you guys that do a lot of this. I have some boxes that I want to do in the future that will have dado's in them. These are parts that will accept dividers for inside the jewelry box or what ever. If you have say 2 inch wide by 8 inch long piece let's say and you want a dado every 1 1/2 inches across it's length what's the easiest and safest way to do this on the table. My table which is an oak park table top does not have a miter slot. Now I know that I can keep adjusting the fence back by an 1 1/2 inches but remember it's only 2 inch wide stock and that will be difficult to keep square to the fence the whole time it would seem. and will be trouble some when it reaches the fence/bit hole. Any thoughts?
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