The drill bit part was the best thing I have seen on woodworking in a long time! One of those "DUH" moments when it hits you that you could have been doing that for a long time and just never thought about it! Will never be forgotten for sure! Thanks!
Just watched another guy make a kerf marker and used a little screw stop for blade thickness. We amateurs tend to forget about blade thickness when getting precise measurements. Great little tip and video. Thanks for sharing.
Great Video, No ridiculous Music!! clear common sense, clarity and not full of crap!! excellent man...one small comment, as a now retired engineer who is a keen woodworker, when you refer to friction fit, in engineering terms best described as at "Transition fit" ..no impedance as friction implies.. In summary, thanks again. loved the video and will be using this method. Top marks.
I've done this technique. Thanx for the information. It has been years since i did this. Only once when the city shop I worked in lost the daddo stack they had, so I improvised. It worked great. Actually I have a daddo stack I don't use as I'm a little intimidated by it. Thanx again!
I love "common sense" measuring techniques like this. I second guess my measurements a lot when things have to be super accurate. I will definitely be using this in the future. Good job Nick!
"But enough on that, I'm not even sure anyone reads these things." I do and did read your lengthy paragraph. Thanks for the explanation and demonstration. I built a sled for my compact jobsite table saw so that I could make drawers for the "quarter quarter quarter drawer method" but was unsure how I could make accurate dados and rabbets without a dado blade. My saw won't accept one. Excellent job for making a meaningful video that I could understand!
Haha - you were probably the first person that ever commented that congratulations - i’m glad you found this helpful I don’t always use it but it definitely helps out at least knowing that it’s something at your disposal
OH my gosh I'm so late to the game but dayum! I LOVE this video to bits! For someone who is just starting her journey into wood working after growing up watching her dad build the most beautiful furniture, and crown molding, I am stoked to know I can still make a dado even without dado blades! Thank you so much for a wonderfully helpful video! #newsub
So good and easy. Man...there are too many guys showing their tech. For what like u said....calculate, setup, explaining, math, all kind stuff danm......thks bro
Well done Nick! As you say, there is nothing that can take the place of measuring than the material itself! You really can't go wrong that way. Cheers!
Awesome, Nick. Timely too, since I am about make a crap-ton of these types of dadoes. Well done, sir. I applaud you, I salute you, and I give your regards to Broadway!
Good process, Nick - and timely! I purchased your sled plan last month and am nearly complete with it (blade guard & attachments next). I was thinking about dadoes last night and here you are with the answer. You're a full service RUclipsr! :)
I love your videos Nick and they are some of the only videos I find myself saving and watching again. I just used the technique you did with Jay for organizing drawers and it made a huge difference in organization. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Thank you - not specifically but check out my tenon jig video - it makes bridle joints super easy - nickferry.com/2016/05/how-to-make-a-spline-and-tenon-jig-ep67/
I’m excited to hear that - as you get into the hobby more the need will arise more for a Dedo stack and you might find yourself wanting one but this is a good fix that’ll get you by in many situations
Thanks so much for sharing this cool trick or hack which ever way you want to say. Dado’s are a little intimidating to me as of now. I’m a newbie as far as being a woodworker and 65 year old widow. I have a small shop and I’m in it everyday working on projects or cleaning up sawdust!!!! Don’t ya just love sawdust. I’m working on some sort of dust collection slowly but surely. I enjoyed watching your videos Nick and it’s nice to meet you.
Thank you - glad you could pick up a few ideas - I agree, dados can be tricky starting out - I was just hoping this would point people in the right direction
Thanks Nick! I’ve been watching quite a few videos on miter sleds and dados, but I really like yours a lot and I’m gonna be making one soon. Keep up the great learning videos man, you’re awesome!
Thanks for saying so and noticing - granted I love using my dado set but I know not everywhere people can have them and I like showing alternatives from time to time
Forget the extra steps with the drill bit, and the accumulated error it induces. Saw perpendicular the thickness of your insert piece (so as to remove 1/8" from its thickness), then glue-&-clamp the two halves back together. Now you have a spacer to use from now on whenever you cut that dado width.
You still should. This one type of cut has its uses, but a good dado set makes your life easy when doing true dado work. This trick won’t help with anything other than edge cuts.
Nick, I really like your videos. I need to build a new sled (building kitchen cabinets and mine will not accommodate the 31" I needed for base cabinets. Great technique. I always learn something from you. Heading to Waukesha for Thanksgiving. I grew up there and maybe some time when I visit, I can take some time and visit your shop and shake your hand. Keep up the good work.
no problem - I'm aware of the no dados rule - if I remember correctly some, if not all the EU you can still fit 2 of the 1/8" outer blades on the arbor and still comply with the run down time - you'd have to check to be sure though
Great Tip Nick. Very well explained. I'm looking at making some stools based on my Grandpa's (Long gone now) design and this will help. Good to see you back. The lives have been crazy fun
Nick Ferry Maybe I can teach little Blakey how to do this someday when he get's a bit bigger. Have been working my older grandkids when they visits. Love it and wish they lived closer. I still remember working my Grandpa's. Fun to pass it down.
@@NickFerry Thank you. You tube is where I learned Woodworking and so far you have had tips I never thought of. I'm really new so I may ask so questions. If you're ever on FB check out J316 Fine Woodworking and let me know what ya think.
OMG!!! The "I have these drills but I have no bits"... I don't now why I laughed so hard. But that was so hilarious. Great information in the video too. So glad you are back.
This is great. I was going to cry having to pay so much more for a dado stack capable saw. I'm never going to have to crank out massive quantities of stuff with dado's to justify spending that kind of money to save a few seconds of work.
Good video for us in the UK as our non commercial/hobby saws have short arbours that are designed to prevent the use of dado stacks.. I think safety regulations to do with DC braking ( extra weight of the dado blades ) and the omission of the overhead blade guard that are the issues.
Nice Video!! Good to see you back on the air! thanks for the feedback about the watco danish oil during your live session the other night! lesson one, don't use any stain on HD pine boards...
this is perfect for me. I think you could move it back and forth from left to right to clean up the bottom. I'll try it tonight and see if that works. What would be really nice is a way to rip a dado this way. I imagine there's a way...
That's pretty clever. Dado stacks cannot be purchased here in Europe, so this is really a helpful technique and should be quicker than using the router table. I don't know the reason they are illegal here, but...there it is.
Solid video but I don't understand using the bit. Could have set up second block to the mark like the first block, put n the third block, snugged second block and donezo right? Am I missing something?
Every now and then, I like to stop by this video just to hear you say, "I have these drills, but I have no bits!" I'm not exactly sure WHY it makes me laugh like a hyena, but it does. Good stuff. Hope you're well.
Nick I have been doing wood working for longer than you have been alive and you just taught this old dog a new trick! Thanks
That’s awesome - might not always be huge things but i try to pick up new stuff every day
The drill bit part was the best thing I have seen on woodworking in a long time! One of those "DUH" moments when it hits you that you could have been doing that for a long time and just never thought about it! Will never be forgotten for sure! Thanks!
No problem - glad you liked it
Just watched another guy make a kerf marker and used a little screw stop for blade thickness. We amateurs tend to forget about blade thickness when getting precise measurements. Great little tip and video. Thanks for sharing.
No problem - glad you found it useful
Great Video, No ridiculous Music!! clear common sense, clarity and not full of crap!! excellent man...one small comment, as a now retired engineer who is a keen woodworker, when you refer to friction fit, in engineering terms best described as at "Transition fit" ..no impedance as friction implies.. In summary, thanks again. loved the video and will be using this method. Top marks.
thanks much - good to know on the transition fit - learn something everyday
I've done this technique. Thanx for the information. It has been years since i did this. Only once when the city shop I worked in lost the daddo stack they had, so I improvised. It worked great. Actually I have a daddo stack I don't use as I'm a little intimidated by it. Thanx again!
My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to check it out
I love "common sense" measuring techniques like this. I second guess my measurements a lot when things have to be super accurate. I will definitely be using this in the future. Good job Nick!
Awesome - glad you could pick up an idea or two
"But enough on that, I'm not even sure anyone reads these things." I do and did read your lengthy paragraph. Thanks for the explanation and demonstration. I built a sled for my compact jobsite table saw so that I could make drawers for the "quarter quarter quarter drawer method" but was unsure how I could make accurate dados and rabbets without a dado blade. My saw won't accept one. Excellent job for making a meaningful video that I could understand!
Haha - you were probably the first person that ever commented that congratulations - i’m glad you found this helpful I don’t always use it but it definitely helps out at least knowing that it’s something at your disposal
"I have these drills, but I have not bits!" - That's. Just. Awesome.
haha thanks!
I feel very seen.
Fantastic! Perfect timing for my project.
R&D Machinist 50 years, I am impressed with your nice work. Excellent training video.
thanks much - that means a lot!
OH my gosh I'm so late to the game but dayum! I LOVE this video to bits! For someone who is just starting her journey into wood working after growing up watching her dad build the most beautiful furniture, and crown molding, I am stoked to know I can still make a dado even without dado blades! Thank you so much for a wonderfully helpful video! #newsub
Thank you - good luck with your woodworking and I’m glad to have you here
"I have these drills but I have no bits!" hahahah that was hilarious. Thanks for the video
this is my favorite solution to this of all the bazillion videos I've watched!
Nice - A bazillion ways to skin a cat and I’m glad you found the one that works for you
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So good and easy. Man...there are too many guys showing their tech. For what like u said....calculate, setup, explaining, math, all kind stuff danm......thks bro
My pleasure - glad you got something from it
Nice video! Thank you. God Bless from The Netherlands.
Thank you kindly
Good tip. I appreciate the superior production quality too. Lights/camera sound.
now this is one of those true craftsman tricks
Something to mess around with in the shop - I’m surprised many times what can be used to measure in the shop
Wow thanks Nick some times the simplest things can make such a big difference. Thanks
thank you Charles!
Thanks Nick!! This is exactly what I needed for some shelving I was working on. Dead simple. Subscribed!
Well done Nick! As you say, there is nothing that can take the place of measuring than the material itself! You really can't go wrong that way. Cheers!
thanks Kevin!
Thanks. You saved me $40-$90. This is especially useful for my cubby project where I'm making multiple long (but shallow) cuts.
awesome - glad I could help save you some coin
I also have some blade recommendations in the article here - nickferry.com/2017/11/perfect-dados-without-a-dado-blade-no-measuring-no-math-ep82/
So, what you're saying is, size matters. Especially if you want a friction fit.
yup yup
Would you still use a full kerf blade on a job site saw just for dados?
Awesome, Nick. Timely too, since I am about make a crap-ton of these types of dadoes. Well done, sir. I applaud you, I salute you, and I give your regards to Broadway!
thank you Tim - it is now time for my curtain call!
wonderful i love to learn cool techniques like this.
Good process, Nick - and timely! I purchased your sled plan last month and am nearly complete with it (blade guard & attachments next). I was thinking about dadoes last night and here you are with the answer. You're a full service RUclipsr! :)
I try - and I have another coming up pretty quick for the sled that is pretty cool too - stay tuned!
I saved this video for reference. Thank you Nick.
Such a simple yet incredibly useful tip.
thanks Steve - I think so too
Thank you; this has been driving me crazy.
I love your videos Nick and they are some of the only videos I find myself saving and watching again. I just used the technique you did with Jay for organizing drawers and it made a huge difference in organization. Thanks and keep up the good work!
thanks for the support - glad to hear you like them!
Thanks.just what I was looking for
Awesome
EXCELLENT! This is very clever and the easiest method I’ve seen yet.
Do you have a video on making bridle joints?
Thank you - not specifically but check out my tenon jig video - it makes bridle joints super easy - nickferry.com/2016/05/how-to-make-a-spline-and-tenon-jig-ep67/
You’re a nut Nick!!! I love that you don’t take yourself too seriously
thanks man - life is too short for any of that
What a great method! I'm using it next time i'm running datos. Thanks for sharing
Great - thanks for watching
Thanks. Great little trick. 👍
Nick i liked your detailed well explained video. Learn a new trick using drill bit for spacers. Thanks keep up a good work.
Thanks, glad you liked it
Another great tip, thanks Nick. I will use it building a book shelf with my son this weekend,
very cool - glad I could help - father son projects are always good
Awesome tips. Thank you 👍👍👍
Im a new woodworker and you just saved me from buying a table saw that takes dado blades. THANKS!
I’m excited to hear that - as you get into the hobby more the need will arise more for a Dedo stack and you might find yourself wanting one but this is a good fix that’ll get you by in many situations
Thanks so much for sharing this cool trick or hack which ever way you want to say. Dado’s are a little intimidating to me as of now. I’m a newbie as far as being a woodworker and 65 year old widow. I have a small shop and I’m in it everyday working on projects or cleaning up sawdust!!!! Don’t ya just love sawdust. I’m working on some sort of dust collection slowly but surely. I enjoyed watching your videos Nick and it’s nice to meet you.
Thank you - glad you could pick up a few ideas - I agree, dados can be tricky starting out - I was just hoping this would point people in the right direction
Wow! I can use this technique to make finger joints. Thanks.
Great tip and well explained. The bit about no bits made me laugh. Thanks :) ॐ
thanks, then my mission was accomplished!!
Very awesome thank u so much keep them coming
Awesome, thanks for sharing man!
Awsome! Its the best technique about dados I have ever seen! Grats!
thanks much - glad you liked it!
Thanks Nick! I’ve been watching quite a few videos on miter sleds and dados, but I really like yours a lot and I’m gonna be making one soon. Keep up the great learning videos man, you’re awesome!
Thanks Wesley - you'll have to let me know how it turns out!
Thankyou from all us beginners who never have a dado blade.
Thanks for saying so and noticing - granted I love using my dado set but I know not everywhere people can have them and I like showing alternatives from time to time
Always nice to learn new tricks, thanks!
You're more than welcome man
Thank you for this Nick. I am going to need this tip in the next few weeks!!! and I even have bits!!!!
thanks, if you have the BITS you're halfway there!
LOL...
Forget the extra steps with the drill bit, and the accumulated error it induces. Saw perpendicular the thickness of your insert piece (so as to remove 1/8" from its thickness), then glue-&-clamp the two halves back together. Now you have a spacer to use from now on whenever you cut that dado width.
Ah, no joke. Didn't think of that one
Sorry complete novice here, would you mind explaining what that means in somewhat simpler terms?
Nice to see you on you tube more regularly. I always like your videos. Thank you
Much appreciated Greg - I hope to be at it a bit more regularly now
Fine instructions, very clear all. I will try to do as well as You!
Thanks man
Great way to cut a dado Nick, I’m going to try that!!
Awesome - let me know if you like it
Thank You, well done and planned with little effort. appreciate the pointer.
Thanks
Brilliant! Loved the video.
Glad you dug it and took the time to watch it
Thanks, technique worked great. Was going to buy dado set and then make dado throat plate, but no need to now.
You still should. This one type of cut has its uses, but a good dado set makes your life easy when doing true dado work. This trick won’t help with anything other than edge cuts.
Nick, I really like your videos. I need to build a new sled (building kitchen cabinets and mine will not accommodate the 31" I needed for base cabinets. Great technique. I always learn something from you. Heading to Waukesha for Thanksgiving. I grew up there and maybe some time when I visit, I can take some time and visit your shop and shake your hand. Keep up the good work.
very cool - kitchen cabinets are a big undertaking - if you end up in the area let me know and maybe we can grab a beer
I like the way you teach.
Thank you
Love it I'm trying this!!!!!!!
Let me know how it goes ✌🏼
@@NickFerry as soon as work slows down and I can wood work again I promise I will lol
Thank you Nick , that's helped a lot of people In Europe as we are not allowed dado blades, they are prohibited by the health and safety executive !
no problem - I'm aware of the no dados rule - if I remember correctly some, if not all the EU you can still fit 2 of the 1/8" outer blades on the arbor and still comply with the run down time - you'd have to check to be sure though
Always a treat to see your videos!
Much appreciated man!
Great method. Thanks. Well produced video.
thanks, glad you liked it
Great Tip Nick. Very well explained. I'm looking at making some stools based on my Grandpa's (Long gone now) design and this will help. Good to see you back. The lives have been crazy fun
thanks Gary - so cool you said that - I am using this to make benches I designed (shaker-based) almost 20 years ago
Nick Ferry Maybe I can teach little Blakey how to do this someday when he get's a bit bigger. Have been working my older grandkids when they visits. Love it and wish they lived closer. I still remember working my Grandpa's. Fun to pass it down.
absolutely - it's those moments and the feeling of passing on valuable things that makes it all fun
WOW...I'm gonna be binge watching your channel. I can't believe I haven't found your channel before. 🤔
Very cool - take a look around and let me know if you have any questions - glad to have ya here!
@@NickFerry Thank you. You tube is where I learned Woodworking and so far you have had tips I never thought of. I'm really new so I may ask so questions. If you're ever on FB check out J316 Fine Woodworking and let me know what ya think.
That drill bit gag made me truly Lol
So simple and smart!
+Jonathan B thanks man!
Very cool trick, thanks
My pleasure
Nice idea for single dado's Nick. Good to see you back into it!!
thanks Dave!
Simple and easy. Thank you.
Thanks
OMG!!! The "I have these drills but I have no bits"... I don't now why I laughed so hard. But that was so hilarious. Great information in the video too. So glad you are back.
Haha, thanks Angie - had to put that part in
Watching some of your videos again today. Still laughed way too much at that part. I love it!
Excellent method. Thanks!
thanks for checking it out!
This is great. I was going to cry having to pay so much more for a dado stack capable saw. I'm never going to have to crank out massive quantities of stuff with dado's to justify spending that kind of money to save a few seconds of work.
Perfect - glad my video helped you
Well Explained young man,Thank You.
Thank you
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
thanks for checking it out!
A (not so) Ferry Quick Tip! Love it.
thanks Josh - maybe that'll be a thing lol
awesome tip, thanks! subscribed!
Nice - glad to have you here!
This is so great!
Hey, drill bits is a brilliant hack. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks man
My pleasure
Good video for us in the UK as our non commercial/hobby saws have short arbours that are designed to prevent the use of dado stacks.. I think safety regulations to do with DC braking ( extra weight of the dado blades ) and the omission of the overhead blade guard that are the issues.
Right on - it’s great for short arbors
Nice Video!! Good to see you back on the air! thanks for the feedback about the watco danish oil during your live session the other night! lesson one, don't use any stain on HD pine boards...
haha, no problem #embracetheblotchy
at least it's my brothers Christmas present
Good job on the video - very clear presentation!
Yay nice to see you again.
Always fun Dan!!! Thanks
Very awesome nick.
thank you Dan!
You make great videos Nick, you should make more!
thank you - now to find the time
Thanks Nick! Thanks for sharing.
No problem - thanks for watching!!
Great information, enjoyed watching
thank you Russ!
this is perfect for me. I think you could move it back and forth from left to right to clean up the bottom. I'll try it tonight and see if that works. What would be really nice is a way to rip a dado this way. I imagine there's a way...
Glad to hear - and, there are ways…
Nice technique Nick!
Thanks buddy!!
Fantastic tip!! Thank you.
thanks for checking it out!
Really helpful! Thanks!
Use a flat ground blade, good tip Nick
Thanks
Thanks for the tip. Very handy indeed.
thanks for checking it out David!
Great tip Nick! Thanks for saving me the cost and time of a dado set!
Thanks - don't get me wrong, I love my dado blade, but this works pretty well in some cases
That's pretty clever. Dado stacks cannot be purchased here in Europe, so this is really a helpful technique and should be quicker than using the router table. I don't know the reason they are illegal here, but...there it is.
Thanks for the info Nick! 👍👊
thanks as always Fred!!
Solid video but I don't understand using the bit. Could have set up second block to the mark like the first block, put n the third block, snugged second block and donezo right? Am I missing something?
Great tip, Nick!! Thanks for sharing : )
no problem - thanks for watching!
Every now and then, I like to stop by this video just to hear you say, "I have these drills, but I have no bits!" I'm not exactly sure WHY it makes me laugh like a hyena, but it does. Good stuff. Hope you're well.
Haha - we must share similar levels of odd
3:51 legit scariest thing I've seen today.
haha - that'll happen Richard!
Thank you.
my pleasure
Great video Nick, a great tip considering we don't have or can't find dado blades here.
Barry (ENG)
Gotta keep it real for my EU buddies!
Cheers.
Barry.