{"id":722,"date":"2021-06-23T20:13:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T00:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=722"},"modified":"2021-09-26T14:53:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T18:53:18","slug":"how-to-make-dado-joints-circular-saw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-make-dado-joints-circular-saw\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Dado Joints with a Circular Saw?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While circular saws are typically relegated to the role of making quick cuts in lumber and trimming plywood sheeting down to size, there\u2019s actually a lot more you can do with these versatile tools. Creating simple joints like dadoes is one of those woodworking tasks that is typically accomplished with a table saw or router \u2013 but can also be accomplished with a circular saw and a little patience.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a picture-perfect joint, then you\u2019re probably better off using a table saw or router, but if functionality and convenience are what you\u2019re after, then a circular saw will get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to make dado joints with a circular saw \u2013 so you\u2019ll be able to do some simple joinery without any fancy tools.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a4f63170cd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662a4f63170cd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-make-dado-joints-circular-saw\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; 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Materials <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/dewalt-dwe575-circular-saw-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circular saw<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/D0760A-Diablo-60-Tooth-Finishing-Circular\/dp\/B0062KI7BQ?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=d797f30350a7f62e13036576fd2b966c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fine-toothed blade<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pencil, marker, or grease pen<\/li>\n<li>Hammer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Irwin-Tools-Marples-Construction-1768781\/dp\/B003M68TY8?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=a7d61c588c0046bd7e17a36550a0d681&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chisel<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rough grit sandpaper<\/li>\n<li>Scrap wood (for guide)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/IRWINQUICK-GRIPOne-Handed-Mini-Clamp-Pack-1964748\/dp\/B00TKIUL84?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=3c14ea8084bcc70764c28871ac3b66d2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wood clamps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Dadoes_with_a_Circular_Saw_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Make Dadoes with a Circular Saw &#8211; Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Measure_and_Mark_Dado_Joint\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Measure and Mark Dado Joint<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to make dado joints with a circular saw is to measure and mark the area you\u2019ll be cutting into with a marker or pencil.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-726 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-dado-joints-with-circular-saw.jpg?resize=800%2C521&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"measuring dado joints\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-dado-joints-with-circular-saw.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-dado-joints-with-circular-saw.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-dado-joints-with-circular-saw.jpg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can use the piece of wood your cutting the dado for as a template to sketch the perimeter of the dado joint.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Build_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Build Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A rough guide made out of scrap wood will make cutting out the dado a little simpler \u2013 and will prevent you from accidentally cutting outside the intended area. There are a few different ways to do this, but the simplest is to fashion two guide fences that fit on either side of the dado and can be clamped to the workpiece.<\/p>\n<p>Keep the width of each side of the circular saw\u2019s shoe in mind when building each guide, as the shoe is longer on one side than it is on the other. After you\u2019ve built the guides, clamp them in place, and then check to see if the saw blade is lining up with the lines you sketched before.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Make_a_Series_of_Cuts\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Make a Series of Cuts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start making any cuts, make sure the saw <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-adjust-height-circular-saw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blade is set to the right depth<\/a>. Next, make the initial perimeter cuts on either side of the dado. Allow for the blade width when making the outside cuts. These are the most important ones, so you\u2019ll want to make sure they&#8217;re completely accurate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cutting-dado-circular-saw.jpg?resize=799%2C531&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cutting dado with a circular saw\" width=\"799\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cutting-dado-circular-saw.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cutting-dado-circular-saw.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cutting-dado-circular-saw.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to make a custom guide, you can use a speed square to guide your initial cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Then, make a series of cuts every 1\/8\u201d to 1\/4\u201d along the width of the dado. Try to make sure the shoe stays flat on the cutting surface as you do this, as you can cut remove too much material with the saw kerf if you tilt the shoe while you&#8217;re cutting.<\/p>\n<p>This process will create a lot of sawdust and waste material, so it&#8217;s probably a good idea to keep a shop vac or <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/dewalt-20v-max-vacuum-dcv517b-review\/\">vacuum<\/a> on hand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Clean_out_the_Remaining_Material\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Clean out the Remaining Material<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a number of different ways to remove the remaining material left after making the cuts. If the dado you&#8217;re making is on the narrow side, you can simply slide the saw blade back and forth between each side until all of the remaining wood is gone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/chisel-cleaning-dado.jpg?resize=798%2C554&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cleaning up dado joint with chisel\" width=\"798\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/chisel-cleaning-dado.jpg?w=798&amp;ssl=1 798w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/chisel-cleaning-dado.jpg?resize=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/chisel-cleaning-dado.jpg?resize=768%2C533&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the dado is on the wider side, a hammer and chisel can make removing the remaining material and cleaning up the joint a breeze. First, use the hammer to tap out as much material as possible. Then flip it over and use the claw to remove any remaining wood chips.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, use a sharp chisel to clean up the joint and remove any remaining bits of wood. Be careful not to gouge too deep and remove too much material.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Check_for_Fit\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Check for Fit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, take the two parts of the workpiece and check to see how they fit together. They should fit snuggly, but you shouldn\u2019t have to force them together.<\/p>\n<p>If the fit is too snug, use some rough bit sandpaper or a chisel to knock down the inside of the dado until it fits. Then, attach the two pieces of wood with wood glue and fasteners, and <em>presto <\/em>\u2013 job done<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While circular saws are typically relegated to the role of making quick cuts in lumber and trimming plywood sheeting down to size, there\u2019s actually a lot more you can do with these versatile tools. 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