Use Your Bench Hook for Sawing Dadoes

Synopsis: A bench hook is often used for joinery cuts and normal crosscutting, with the workpiece registered in opposition to the again cleat. If the lengthy sides of the hook are sq. to the entrance cleat, you should utilize the bench hook to information dado cuts as effectively.

You might be in all probability acquainted with the standard use of a bench hook for joinery cuts and normal crosscutting, with the workpiece registered in opposition to the again cleat. If the lengthy sides of your hook are sq. to the entrance cleat, you should utilize the bench hook to information dado cuts as effectively. Align the aspect of the jig with one among your dado sides, and safe it with a holdfast. To maintain the noticed plumb and sq. as you noticed, use your off-hand to press it in opposition to the aspect of the jig. Noticed the 2 sides of your dado, clear out the center with a chisel and/or router airplane, and you’re good to go. By the best way, I exploit the bench hook the identical means for crosscutting boards which are too extensive to suit on prime of it. —MATT CIANCI, Warwick, R.I. 

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