On Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:12:07 +0000, John Rumm
wrote:

Not sure on the origin of the term. Its probably more common with US
furniture makers, since a dado set on a table saw is a very common way
of cutting the things there.

I thought they went into a radial arm saw, and since I don't have one
of those, I didn't look any further into it. If I were to do any, I
think it would be with a router. I assume you have to chisel the end
to make the round end square?

(I will find some book recommendations in a bit!)

Thanks for the long post, it has given me lots of options to consider.
If you do think of any books, please let me know as I can ask for them
for Christmas.

Thanks,
Stephen.