Dado Woodworking. Dado cutting involves the adding of a groove to a stock. Dado grooves also come in handy when you need a slot in the stock.
The dado joint is one of the strongest woodworking joints you can make. Crafted in El Paso and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Just rout the first shoulder with the jig in the ''closed'' position, then rout.
Dado grooves also come in handy when you need a slot in the stock.
When viewed in cross-section, a dado has three sides.
Better yet, no special bits are needed. Dadoes and grooves are flat-bottomed recesses that strengthen supporting shelves and connecting panels. They are perfect for supporting shelves in cabinets or dividers.