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Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set

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Amazon has Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set w/ Kickback Reducing Shoulder Design (SD206) on sale for $63.50. Shipping is free.

Amazon also has Oshlun 8" 42 Tooth Stack Dado Saw Blade Set w/ 5/8" Arbor (SDS-0842) on sale for $70.82. Shipping is free.

Walmart also has Oshlun 8" 42 Tooth Stack Dado Saw Blade Set w/ 5/8" Arbor (SDS-0842) on sale for $70.82 -> now $66.54. Shipping is free.

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    • The Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set is priced slightly lower than the previous +39 Frontpage Deal from August.
  • About this product:
    • The Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 900 reviews.
    • The Oshlun 8" 42 Tooth Stack Dado Saw Blade Set has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 2,000 reviews.
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Amazon has Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set w/ Kickback Reducing Shoulder Design (SD206) on sale for $63.50. Shipping is free.

Amazon also has Oshlun 8" 42 Tooth Stack Dado Saw Blade Set w/ 5/8" Arbor (SDS-0842) on sale for $70.82. Shipping is free.

Walmart also has Oshlun 8" 42 Tooth Stack Dado Saw Blade Set w/ 5/8" Arbor (SDS-0842) on sale for $70.82 -> now $66.54. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ToolDeals for finding this deal.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set is priced slightly lower than the previous +39 Frontpage Deal from August.
  • About this product:
    • The Freud 6" Professional Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 900 reviews.
    • The Oshlun 8" 42 Tooth Stack Dado Saw Blade Set has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 2,000 reviews.
  • About these stores:

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Model: Freud 6 in. D X 5/8 in. TiCo Hi-Density Carbide Dado Set 10 teeth 8 pc

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burntorangehorn
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This set was a front-page deal twice earlier this year, and this price is slightly cheaper than either of those times. As I said at the time, get a Forrest Dado King if you're willing to pay premium price for premium quality, but otherwise get something like this. Hell, I own it myself. It's good.

Some FAQs:
Yes, if you have a 10" table saw, this should be a good blade for your saw.

Yes, you can cut many of the same dados with a router as with a dado set. You can also cut dados using sets like this using a radial arm saw.

No, you do not want an 8" or 10" dado blade for your 10" table saw, unless it's a cabinet saw. As a general rule, if your table saw runs on standard 120V power, you want a 6" or smaller dado set.

Yes, they can double as ninja stars. Practice, practice, practice.

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Included in the listing, but maybe missed, I also ordered the larger Oshlun SDS-0842 8-Inch 42 Tooth Stack Dado Set with 5/8-Inch Arbor [amazon.com] for $62.59 from a third party, but from Amazon as the shipper, the price is $70.82 that is a good deal if you need/want an 8" dado set.

Personally, I would be happy with either as an awesome gift.
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PeaceOnesxWaiDec 16, 2021 07:29 AM
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Sweet, been looking to get my first dado set for awhile now
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This set was a front-page deal twice earlier this year, and this price is slightly cheaper than either of those times. As I said at the time, get a Forrest Dado King if you're willing to pay premium price for premium quality, but otherwise get something like this. Hell, I own it myself. It's good.

Some FAQs:
Yes, if you have a 10" table saw, this should be a good blade for your saw.

Yes, you can cut many of the same dados with a router as with a dado set. You can also cut dados using sets like this using a radial arm saw.

No, you do not want an 8" or 10" dado blade for your 10" table saw, unless it's a cabinet saw. As a general rule, if your table saw runs on standard 120V power, you want a 6" or smaller dado set.

Yes, they can double as ninja stars. Practice, practice, practice.
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Quote from burntorangehorn :
This set was a front-page deal twice earlier this year, and this price is slightly cheaper than either of those times. As I said at the time, get a Forrest Dado King if you're willing to pay premium price for premium quality, but otherwise get something like this. Hell, I own it myself. It's good.

Some FAQs:
Yes, if you have a 10" table saw, this should be a good blade for your saw.

Yes, you can cut many of the same dados with a router as with a dado set. You can also cut dados using sets like this using a radial arm saw.

No, you do not want an 8" or 10" dado blade for your 10" table saw, unless it's a cabinet saw. As a general rule, if your table saw runs on standard 120V power, you want a 6" or smaller dado set.

Yes, they can double as ninja stars. Practice, practice, practice.
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At $300, the Forrest is a bit of a showpiece that with a diamond card, most can easily tune either of the OP (if needed). Every once in awhile a chipper will cut a touch deep, but if short, I just return.

This will be the third (maybe the fourth) 8" Oshlun and the 2nd 6" Freud for us. Unlike the Forrest, or even the Amana, they are cheap enough that we no longer send out to be re-sharpened that has become a bit expensive.

We use the 8" dado set on every 10" table saw with no issues, but the 6" that gives about an 1-1/4" cut is fine for most projects. When used on a 10" radial, the 6" dado is limited by the bottom of the motor housing and why we use the 8" Oshlun with a negative tooth rake ---the Forrest wants to climb and a bit dangerous to pull, but fine on a table saw.

Once up and spinning, it is all about feed rate for that saw.
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kanchi647Dec 16, 2021 12:48 PM
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I just bought rigid r4520 table saw which is a hybrid saw. Should I buy 6" or 8". I want to make bee hive boxes. Thanks
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raizDec 16, 2021 12:49 PM
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How deep would the 6" dado set cut on the delta table saw that was just 50% off at Lowes? I don't think most SDers have radial arm saws.

Seems like if you can only get 1-1/4" out of a 6" dado set, you're not even deep enough for a 2x4...
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Quote from kanchi647 :
I just bought rigid r4520 table saw which is a hybrid saw. Should I buy 6" or 8". I want to make bee hive boxes. Thanks
6" and no larger.

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Quote from kanchi647 :
I just bought rigid r4520 table saw which is a hybrid saw. Should I buy 6" or 8". I want to make bee hive boxes. Thanks
6". The manual should also specify what diameter dado stack and how wide the stack can be on the arbor. Stick to these limits, going to large will make your saw run slow giving you poor and possibly unsafe cuts. Going too wide will stop you from properly tightening the nut on the arbor. Safety is paramount when running a table saw.

Edit: Also you'll need to pick up a throat plate. Ridgid might make a dado throat plate for that saw but if they don't you can buy a normal replacement and modify it for the widest stack size. A Dremel or oscillating tool with a plastic blade would suit that task well.
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Quote from Pancho326 :
Edit: Also you'll need to pick up a throat plate. Ridgid might make a dado throat plate for that saw but if they don't you can buy a normal replacement and modify it for the widest stack size. A Dremel or oscillating tool with a plastic blade would suit that task well.
You can make them by using your existing plate as a template. If you'd rather not make yourself:

I can't vouch for the quality or fitment of these but this Etsy store sells plates: https://www.etsy.com/listing/8778...nce-insert

I think Woodcraft also sells blank plates for the Ridgid saws.
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Quote from kanchi647 :
I just bought rigid r4520 table saw which is a hybrid saw. Should I buy 6" or 8". I want to make bee hive boxes. Thanks
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Not sure what makes that model a hybrid saw, but our similar Ridgid will run either. The 6" speeds up faster and will cut to a depth of about 1 -1/4" that should be more than deep enough for bee hive dividers. Are you going to get fancy and make dovetails for the corners?

PS: The 6 teeth chipper blades on the 8" Oshlun do give a better cut, but taking your time with feed rate and the 6" Freud does decent.

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How deep would the 6" dado set cut on the delta table saw that was just 50% off at Lowes? I don't think most SDers have radial arm saws.

Seems like if you can only get 1-1/4" out of a 6" dado set, you're not even deep enough for a 2x4...
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That is about 1 -1/4" deep, not wide. You are going to be limited by width by not only the stack, but by the length of the arbor shaft on the saw. I have never seen a saw that had an extra 1 -1/2" of shaft length and still have any threads left to tighten.

Used, Radial arm saws are about the cheapest and most versatile saw out there. I can pick up nice 10" ones all day for $100 that might need a new wood table that is basically a maintenance item. Many people are afraid of them, but for me, Radial's are what I grew up using. Nobody drug a heavy cast top table saw to a job site.

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You can make them by using your existing plate as a template. If you'd rather not make yourself:

I can't vouch for the quality or fitment of these but this Etsy store sells plates: https://www.etsy.com/listing/8778...nce-insert [etsy.com]

I think Woodcraft also sells blank plates for the Ridgid saws.
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Yes, a lot cheaper to make up several blanks for future use. I like polycarbonate that is cheap with 12" x 12" samples, but wood is fine.
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Used, Radial arm saws are about the cheapest and most versatile saw out there. I can pick up nice 10" ones all day for $100 that might need a new wood table that is basically a maintenance item. Many people are afraid of them, but for me, Radial's are what I grew up using. Nobody drug a heavy cast top table saw to a job site.

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Liked for the RAS love. For anyone interested in a radial arm saw, which is my favorite power tool, I strongly recommend getting an old Dewalt. Also, check out the Dewalt radial arm saw forums. Not sure if this link will work, but it's
http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher . Otherwise just Google dewalt radial arm saw forum. There's a ton of info on choosing, finding, restoring, repairing, and operating old RASs, including how to build a new table, what blades to consider, and how to scrounge hard-to-find parts. Some of the people there can get a little over-the-top at overbuilding stuff, so don't feel intimidated. It's all good info, and they're always answering questions.

And consider buying the Mr. Sawdust book, which can walk you through buying and restoring an old Dewalt, written by the late Wally Kunkel, who helped take Dewalt and the radial arm saw into their primes. Then the book gets into how to actually use your saw. It's so easy to follow, even I was able to do it. www.mrsawdust.com

Note: I have no affiliation with the Mr. Sawdust book, and of course no financial interest. I'm just an avid user.
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Quote from burntorangehorn :
Liked for the RAS love. For anyone interested in a radial arm saw, which is my favorite power tool, I strongly recommend getting an old Dewalt. Also, check out the Dewalt radial arm saw forums. Not sure if this link will work, but it's
http://forums.delphiforums.com/woodbutcher . Otherwise just Google dewalt radial arm saw forum. There's a ton of info on choosing, finding, restoring, repairing, and operating old RASs, including how to build a new table, what blades to consider, and how to scrounge hard-to-find parts. Some of the people there can get a little over-the-top at overbuilding stuff, so don't feel intimidated. It's all good info, and they're always answering questions.

And consider buying the Mr. Sawdust book, which can walk you through buying and restoring an old Dewalt, written by the late Wally Kunkel, who helped take Dewalt and the radial arm saw into their primes. Then the book gets into how to actually use your saw. It's so easy to follow, even I was able to do it. www.mrsawdust.com [mrsawdust.com]

Note: I have no affiliation with the Mr. Sawdust book, and of course no financial interest. I'm just an avid user.
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One needs to set up an account with delphiforums, but Mr. Sawdust blog is interesting. I grew up as a kid helping an Uncle that built custom cabinets on the job site with a Radial.

For at least me, two things with Radials are at the top of need to know .... saw setup and the right blade. There are a lot of available adjustments from the table to the swing arm. Once set up, you need a negative rake blade if pulling a crosscut. If one uses a standard box store blade, most have a positive rake and they will climb or pull into the material. Not much different than a sliding miter, pushing with material behind the blade resolves that issue until you can get the correct blade.

The old 14" and 16" DeWalt are still widely used commercially.
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