cubby cabinet made with router dado jig

The Rockler Indexing Dado Jig is the tool to reach for when you need multiple dados or grooves with equal spacing. This jig operates by riding in the previous cut, ensuring consistent alignment for each subsequent dado. Its design accommodates a variety of project requirements, making it versatile for different woodworking tasks.


Rockler Dado Jig Features

rockler indexing jig components
  • Two-piece fence adapts to accommodate 1/8" dado widths & adjusts for widths ranging from 1/4" to 3/4".
  • Unlike a table saw with a rip fence, this system allows you to cut dados on workpieces of any length.
  • Built with a sturdy 1/2" MDF base coated with high-pressure laminate on both sides for smooth operation.
  • Reinforced plastic baseplate is pre-drilled for compatibility with most mid-size routers
  • Clear indicators on baseplate & easy-to-read aluminum rules on base simplify setup and ensure precision

Build A Decorative Cubby Cabinet


cubby cabinet hanging on wall and sitting on cabinet
This cubby cabinet can be built to place on a table, mantel or shelf (left). Or, you can hang it on a wall.


The dado indexing jig is perfect for creating drawer organization systems, dividers, shoe shelves and more! Here, We’ve used the dado jig to build a decorative cubby cabinet.


Download the Cubby Cabinet Plan


We designed this Cubby Cabinet using materials that are available on our web site. Materials and quantities are listed below and in the free woodworking plan. You could substitute other materials that are cut to the same dimensions. We finished this project by applying a coat of Antique White Milk Paint over a dark wood water-based stain. After the paint dried we sanded the edges and faces of the cabinet to create an antique finish.


man routing using indexing jig

Cubby Cabinet Materials & Tools Used


VIDEO: Unbox The Dado Indexing Jig & See It In Action

In the video below, we’ll show you how to set up and use the indexing dado jig