Synopsis: A bench hook is usually used for joinery cuts and basic crosscutting, with the workpiece registered towards 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 properly.
You might be in all probability accustomed to the everyday use of a bench hook for joinery cuts and basic crosscutting, with the workpiece registered towards 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 properly. Align the facet of the jig with considered one of 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 towards the facet of the jig. Noticed the 2 sides of your dado, clear out the center with a chisel and/or router aircraft, and you’re good to go. By the way in which, I take advantage of the bench hook the identical method for crosscutting boards which can be too large to suit on prime of it. —MATT CIANCI, Warwick, R.I.
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