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Master Dado and Rabbet Joints for Cases, Boxes, and Shelves

When
Thu, September 10, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Woodshop
Spaces left
3

Registration

Non-member 1 - Pay it Forward – $130.00
$115 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 2 - Standard – $108.00
$93 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 3 - Community Supported 80 – $89.00
$74 class registration + $15 materials fee
Non-Member 4 - Community Supported 64 – $74.00
$59 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 1 - Pay It Forward – $102.00
$87 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 2 - Standard – $85.00
$70 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 3 - Community Supported 80 – $71.00
$56 class registration + $15 materials fee
TCM Member 4 - Community Supported 64 – $60.00
$45 class registration + $15 materials fee

Master essential joinery by learning to cut dados and rabbets on the table saw and router table to build boxes, shelves and cabinets.

About This Class

Learn to cut clean dado and rabbet joints—the foundational interlocking cuts of sturdy woodworking. You will learn to set up stack dado blades, tune router bits, and dial in precise depths for snug, flush fits. You will use these classic mechanical joints to turn sheet goods and solid wood into rigid, long-lasting structures. This essential skill of making cases and boxes applies to all types of furniture projects.

Experience Level

Confident use of a table saw is recommended.

Skills You Will Learn

(1) We will master the layout of dadoes and rabbets

(2) learn how to safely set up and tune a stack dado blade on the table saw

(3) cut clean joints using straight bits on the router table

(4) consider order of assembly and clamping. After this class, you will be able to build boxes, cabinets and shelving units that last. Tools covered: Table saw, stack dado blade set, router table, straight/rabbeting router bits, crosscut sled, and wood glue and parallel clamps.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Tim Bednar is an Assistant Wood Shop Manager at TC Maker and also teaches the Woodworking 101 class. After studying at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he spent many years as a minister and then web developer before returning to furniture design and woodcraft.