27.
Cutting Grooves (Dado Cut)
•The depth stop adjustment is a feature used
when cutting grooves (dados) in the workpiece.
•The depth adjustment is used to limit blade
depth to cut grooves.
•A groove can be cut as a slide cut.
1. Set the depth of cut by loosening the jam nuts on
the depth adjustment bolt (Figure 31). Do not
change the position of the two (2) jam nuts on the
end of the bolt.
2. Turn the depth stop bolt to the correct setting.
Figure 31. Cutting Grooves

Note: Auxillary fence is needed to get a con-

stant depth. The thickness of the fence

depends on the depth of the dado.

3. Tighten the jam nuts against the depth stop tab.
4. Cut the two outside grooves.
5. Use a wood chisel or make multiple passes by
sliding the wood over to one side to remove the
material between the outside grooves (Figure 32).
Figure 32. Rough Cut Groove
Saw Operations
Knurled Grip
Depth Stop Bolt
Jam Nuts
Depth Stop Base
Jam Nuts
Depth Stop
Depth Stop Tab
Grooves
Chisel Cut
Workpiece