The dado is a common woodworking joint, one particularly well-suited for building cabinets. learn how to cut them and when to use one in your projects.. Measuring, placing, and cutting the dado joint for cabinetry. then making a groove in a board - a joint parallel to the grain of the board.. Dado joints have been used for centuries to build cabinets and bookshelves. add this joint to your woodworking repertoire using a shop-made jig and router..
