Jeremy Carlsten Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Being newer to woodworking I haven't yet gotten a dado stack so far I have just nibbled away material on the tablesaw until I have my dado. My question is I have a cheap skill 10" tablesaw which I would assume you generally put 10" blades on. However I have not seen any 10" dado stacks sold anywhere, is it safe to put smaller size blades on a 10" tablesaw? Are there any considerations with the safety equipment? I am guessing you buy a smaller dado as you don't need as much cut depth, does that same logic apply to regular blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedfmcm Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'm pretty certain most dado's are 8 inches (I use an 8" Freud dado stack on my 10 inch table saw) and it is perfectly fine to go smaller blade diameter on the saw. The real question is how long your arbor nut is since dado's will require a longer arbor than just that for a single blade. Also, the HP required to run a dado is much more than a single blade. if you notice your saw is bogging down at all now, a dado will be very tough to run unless small incremental passes are taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Typically dado stacks come in 2 sizes, 6" and 8". If your going to plow 1/4" dados, rabbits and grooves, a 6" will suit you fine. That's what I did, but I didn't plan for the future. I built a box joint jig, and the 6" wasn't big enough. I actually just bought an 8" set. With that said, your saw may not be powerful enough. The arbor may not have the space to accommodate a big dado stack. Definitely upgrade your saw when you can. With a dado stack, you have a lot of steel spinning at once, can do a lot of damage to flesh. Use push blocks to push the material across the blades, never just your hands. -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Carlsten Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Ok thanks! FYI the duplicate post should be cleaned up. I was using tappa talk not sure why it doubled up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I deleted the duplicate post. Until the kinks are ironed out with the forum software update...I'm fairly certain members can delete their own threads. Please do this if you see a duplicate. Moderators are not your maids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I got a 6" Oshlun set, no complaints. I read a lot and just determined that it's unlikely I'll ever need an 8" set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Even powerful 10" saws would have trouble spinning a 10" dado stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Carlsten Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I deleted the duplicate post. Until the kinks are ironed out with the forum software update...I'm fairly certain members can delete their own threads. Please do this if you see a duplicate. Moderators are not your maids! Sorry I thought I had deleted it I don't need a maid Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 8" dadonator set from Infinity tools... Make sure your arbor will take up to 13/16ths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Sorry I thought I had deleted it I don't need a maid Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk I do, preferably blonde, preferable Slavic accent. . Apply within. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Get an 8"... Sleds can be very handy for joinery cuts, and you need to account for the floor. Also, dado sets can be handy for finger joints, which are best with both a sled and the extra cut depth required for 3/4" stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Please do this if you see a duplicate. Moderators are not your maids! Well that takes away from my fantasy of you and Kev in the shop in french maids outfits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Well that takes away from my fantasy of you and Kev in the shop in french maids outfits *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Well that takes away from my fantasy of you and Kev in the shop in french maids outfits dude, some of us have to eat wit in the next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Any size blade that will fit your arbor should work your saw, but you're best bet is with a decent 3/32" thin kerf 10" blade (they start just under $30 for a Freud Diablo or Irwin Marples series blade). The problem with smaller diameter blades (like 7-1/4" circular saw blades) is that the width of the blade is often thinner than the splitter or riving knife, which can really cause some issues in the middle of a cut when it binds up. If all else is equal, the cut quality will likely be a little better with a 10" version too. Dado stacks are usually in the 6" or 8" range. Your Skil saw will have an easier time spinning a 6" dado stack. The Infinity Dadonator Jr is outstanding. The entry level Freud, Oshlun, Avenger, CMT, or Irwin Marples are also decent. I'd steer clear of the current HD Avanti, Oldham, Mibro, or other cheap sets, especially wobble sets....there's really not many dado sets for under $50 that are worth spending any money on IMO. Edited August 1, 2015 by knotscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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