Using Hand Tools to Cut a Dado: Part 3

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Duration: 5:27

In the third video on cutting dadoes with hand tools, George Vondriska teaches you how to clear the waste out of a dado by using an uphill stroke with a bevel edge chisel and a mallet. He demonstrates the simple woodworking techniques you’ll need to properly shape the dado, stressing the importance of not prying on the material.

Related videos:

Using Hand Tools to Cut a Dado – Part 1

Using Hand Tools to Cut a Dado – Part 2

Using Hand Tools to Cut a Dado – Part 4

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