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kboughton · 05-14-2007, 03:35 PM

Does anyone know of a fixture that I can use for cutting multiple dado's the same distance apart? For example I would like to use a 1/4" bit and space the dado's 1-1/2" apart. I was thinking of something that would mount to the bottom of my router and slide into the previous dado. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

**Bob** · 05-14-2007, 03:52 PM

If you have a router table, you might could use the Oak-Park box joint jig if your stock is not extremely long. If that don't work, you could get a router guide for your model and most likey get 'er done that way as well.

Dr.Zook · 05-14-2007, 03:55 PM

Welcome to the RouterForums kboughton. Could I ask what kind of router you plan to use?

Woodnut65 · 05-14-2007, 04:55 PM

Hi. If your router has mounting for a guide fence, you can modify the fence portion so that you are using a 1/4" thick guide. After cutting the first dado, the 1/4" guide goes into that dado so it's in line for the next dado. Hope this helps.. Woodnut65

**bobj3** · 05-14-2007, 06:12 PM

Or you can make a quick jig, see 1st. snapshot below

Or you can make one that will do it all see other snapshots below.

Bj

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Does anyone know of a fixture that I can use for cutting multiple dado's the same distance apart? For example I would like to use a 1/4" bit and space the dado's 1-1/2" apart. I was thinking of something that would mount to the bottom of my router and slide into the previous dado. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

cbsjoez1935 · 05-14-2007, 06:27 PM

Hi "K",

If you have access to the woodworking channel, check out when the Router Workshop is airing their episode on trivets. Rick has a simple jig (aren't they all?) to cut repetitive dados using a block and a plate. Check it out and it just may be the answer you are looking for.
Joez

kboughton · 05-14-2007, 08:33 PM

Thanks for all of the ideas. I will definately be on this site often; you guys are a wealth of knowledge. Kevin

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kboughton Registered User New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 View kboughton's Gallery	Report This Post! Cutting Multiple dado's in a piece of wood Does anyone know of a fixture that I can use for cutting multiple dado's the same distance apart? For example I would like to use a 1/4" bit and space the dado's 1-1/2" apart. I was thinking of something that would mount to the bottom of my router and slide into the previous dado. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,542 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! If you have a router table, you might could use the Oak-Park box joint jig if your stock is not extremely long. If that don't work, you could get a router guide for your model and most likey get 'er done that way as well. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,709 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Welcome to the RouterForums kboughton. Could I ask what kind of router you plan to use? __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 345 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi. If your router has mounting for a guide fence, you can modify the fence portion so that you are using a 1/4" thick guide. After cutting the first dado, the 1/4" guide goes into that dado so it's in line for the next dado. Hope this helps.. Woodnut65 Last edited by Mike; 05-14-2007 at 10:11 PM.
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cbsjoez1935 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 122 View cbsjoez1935's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi "K", If you have access to the woodworking channel, check out when the Router Workshop is airing their episode on trivets. Rick has a simple jig (aren't they all?) to cut repetitive dados using a block and a plate. Check it out and it just may be the answer you are looking for. Joez __________________ JoeZ If you never made a mistake, you never tried anything
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kboughton Registered User New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 View kboughton's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks! Thanks for all of the ideas. I will definately be on this site often; you guys are a wealth of knowledge. Kevin
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