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   WillGeorge | Jul 02, 2005 03:16am | #1

   I do ALOT of dados with a router...... 'Accurate Guide' does OK and better ,,, And easy to use....

   I have one for the router... Bit pricy BUT OK if you do ALOT of dadoes...

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   BrentS | Jul 02, 2005 05:24am | #3

   Thanks for the input guys. I've seen both of the guides you are talking about. They look good and easy to use.

    The Dadowiz, though, looks like it might be easier to set up if you are doing alot of dados. From what I can see, it has registration marks on the jig to show you where the edge of the bit is. It also has a squaring jig available which would save alot of time in the setup. It seems to be a combination of the 2 jigs you've mentioned, with a couple of added features.

   I'm hoping to hear from someone who has used it, who can answer my stability question and let me know if it is solid and well made or just a cheaply made product.

   Thanks,

   Brent

    

    

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   none | Jul 02, 2005 04:40am | #2

   I have a Dial-a dado that I bought in Atlanta (IWF) last year. One neat tool, make first pass with 1/2" bit, measure shelf material an simply turn dial for perfect sizing. Paid about $30.00, but local Woodcraft had them on clearance table for $19.99 recently. Didn't sell well due to lack of publicity. They should have sent Norm one. The base is drilled so most any router fits it.

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   bladeburner | Jul 03, 2005 03:10pm | #4

   Take a look at this. I made one and it works great.

   http://www.shopnotes.com/main/sn76-toc.html

   Joe

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   CajunDan | Jul 05, 2005 07:59pm | #5

   I bought one at a recent woodworking show after watching a demo. It was the only thing I bought.

   I haven't had a chance to use it yet, so I can't tell you how tipsy it is. But it is EXTREMELY well-made. I also bought the clamp and square. I expect to be using it next week.

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   BrentS | Jul 05, 2005 11:09pm | #6

   Dan,

   Could you post to let me know how it goes. I'm glad to hear that you feel it is well made, that was one of my concerns.......spending that kind of money for a flimsy tool would have really bothered me.

   Brent

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   LumberJack | Jul 07, 2005 05:23pm | #7

   Brent,
   I also have the DadoWiz and can say that it is very well made and will last for years. It has a very short learning curve and is a snap to set up once you've used it.
   The unit is a block of aluminum that is CNC machined, black anodized with etched reference marks and a few steel reference pins that you use to set the width of the dado from your material. It also comes with a brass screw-on guide bushing and retaining ring. Depending on your router and base the ring might work; I have Bosch 1613 EVS's and need to use Bosch's bushing adaptor and a narrow retaining ring.
   The jig works best with a down spiral cutter so you don't get top-side tear-out.
   I also purchased the right angle square to use on a quick clamp and it works well.
   Pricey, yes. Remember you get what you pay for. I'm not one to be easily impressed with gadgets but can vouch for this product as it is simple to use, built with quality materials, and easy to understand directions.
   Might want to wait to purchase at a show as they usually offer a package price for the jig ang the clamp square.
   Hope this helps with you decision.

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   BrentS | Jul 07, 2005 06:10pm | #8

   Lumberjack,

   Thanks for the info.It sounds like a good investment. Unfortunately I'll have to pay full price for it. The few shows we have here in Quebec don't offer much from American companies.

   The way you're discribing it, it sounds to be as well made as the Dowelmax jig. I was very satisfied with that and I'm sure I'll be as satisfied with the Dadowiz.

    

   Thanks again,

   Brent