📚 Understanding Dado Widths
A dado is a rectangular groove cut across the grain. The width should match your material thickness with appropriate clearance.
📐 Fit Types
- Tight Fit: For solid wood, subtract 1/32" for a snug fit
- Loose Fit: For plywood, add 1/32" for seasonal movement
- Labyrinth: Alternate dados for stronger joints
💡 Pro Tips
- Test fit with scrap material first
- Account for wood movement in wide pieces
- Use a dedicated dado blade for best results
- Stacked dado blades give cleaner walls than wobble