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MAKING DADOS WITH THE DADO STOP
Instructional Video: MICROJIG.com/dadostoppro
STEP 1: SETTING THE BLADE KERF
STEP 2: SETTING THE INLAY MATERIAL WIDTH
Use the Setup Gauge as a square
across the Dado Stop aligned off
the side of Leg #2 . Reference:
2.1 SET DADO (L)
Place the piece of stock to be fitted
into the dado against the Setup
Gauge, using it as a square . Adjust
Leg #3 until it touches the piece .
Reference:
2.2 SET DADO (R)
1 . Attach the Dado Stop to your
rip fence .
2 . Set the fence and Dado Stop
clear of the blade .
3 . Use the Setup Gauge to set
Leg #2 of the Dado Stop
as shown . This will ensure
consistent results every time
you use this blade . Reference:
1.2 ALIGN BLADE (L)
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Assemble the Dado Stop by
attaching the Dovetail Clamp .
Slide the clamp into the dovetail
groove on the backside of the
Dado Stop .
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MAKING DADOS WITH THE DADO STOP
STEP 3: CUTTING THE DADO
Cut the first shoulder:
1 . Raise the blade to desired
height .
1 . Put stock against Leg #1 .
Leg #1 is exactly 3” long .
Move and secure the fence to
desired di3“ .
2 . Make your cut .
Reference:
3.1 CUT DADO (R)
Cut the second shoulder:
1 . Put stock against Leg #3 .
2 . Make your cut .
Reference:
3.2 CUT DADO (L)
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Repeat cuts to remove material
between the shoulders .
Insert the inlay material .
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