In woodworking, dado cuts are commonly used to provide a slot to hold drawer bottoms or door panels. However, a dado groove can serve any function where a slot is needed in a board. A dado groove can be made quickly and easily with a table saw or a router, though a table saw is the more common method.

What is a Dados used for?

A dado blade is a circular saw blade that cuts grooves into the wood that are much wider than traditional saw blade cuts. They are used for interlocking applications. Interlocking joints are common in making bookshelves, drawers, door panels and cabinets.

Where are dado joints used?

You'll find dado Joints used often in case good projects like cabinets and bookcases where the shelves fit into the sides of the cabinet or bookcase and don't need to move, but you'll also find dado Joints used as drawer dividers, partitions, and a host of other applications.