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Let's see… $60 for the dado stack, another $30 for the Leecraft zero clearance plate… why do all these bargains wind up with me spending a fortune? 🙄
Thanks OP. My credit card isn't so thankful, but… eh, it's only money. I'll make more.
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(amazon matched the Northern Tool price, 2 hour delivery)
Thanks for pointing this out. I didn't realize there is a SD208 and SD208s. S model is Saw Stop compatible and the one on sale for those that are wondering.
I just put a Diablo combo blade on my saw before doing a project last weekend. I was very impressed with how cleanly it ripped the ash and the black walnut I was using. I didn't use it for any crosscuts though so I can't speak for it on that.
Thanks for pointing this out. I didn't realize there is a SD208 and SD208s. S model is Saw Stop compatible and the one on sale for those that are wondering.
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Sort of, but no, I don't believe the "s" stands for 'SawStop.'
The SD208 is made in Italy and for commercial saws with plenty of power, like 3hp and up.
The OP SD208s is a lighter and cheaper dado set made in China and as Freud says[freudtools.com], "Ideal for underpowered saws," that they list on the package that includes Bosch, DeWalt, SawStop and others.
It is hard on the brake of little saws to shut down a heavier commercial dado set that can be sharpened multiple times. Of course, you can use the SD208s on commercial saws, can touch up the teeth with a diamond card, but being more or less throwaway blades, I would keep the extra micro shims.
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Great deal. Make sure you check the teeth when you receive the blade. Last time I ordered a Freud blade from Amazon a few of the carbide tips had broken off and were rattling around in the sleeve. Probably a rare occurrence but it prompted me to buy from a B&M store instead. I am going to try my luck with the dado stack in this deal, though. Thanks!
I did. Didn't see any. Was wondering if anyone did see any, hence why I asked
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Ok... If you don't want to break the bank, this $25 Twin-Town[amazon.com]does a good job for an all around blade, including plywood. You can spend a $80 or more for a Freud[amazon.com], or a two blade pack of Diablo[amazon.com] for $95, but I don't think it is worth the cost of the red (or yellow or blue) teflon coating that I often have to sand off the wood. And then there is the Bosch[amazon.com] that has $20 off a $100
But... in my opinion, the best deal at this moment for a name brand quality blade is this 80 tooth Makita[amazon.com] for $33.45. With a 5% positive rake, it is good for ripping or crosscutting of plywood and hardwoods. If you are having trouble with crosscutting, like with a radial or a miter saw, try cutting on the push cycle instead of pulling. I don't think you will with a new blade, but the more positive the tooth rake, the more it wants to 'climb' when pulling and the blade is on the top. On a table saw, there should be no issue with the blade on the bottom for ripping or crosscutting.
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Ok... If you don't want to break the bank, this $25 Twin-Town[amazon.com]does a good job for an all around blade, including plywood. You can spend a $80 or more for a Freud[amazon.com], or a two blade pack of Diablo[amazon.com] for $95, but I don't think it is worth the cost of the red (or yellow or blue) teflon coating that I often have to sand off the wood. And then there is the Bosch[amazon.com] that has $20 off a $100
But... in my opinion, the best deal at this moment for a name brand quality blade is this 80 tooth Makita[amazon.com] for $33.45. With a 5% positive rake, it is good for ripping or crosscutting of plywood and hardwoods. If you are having trouble with crosscutting, like with a radial or a miter saw, try cutting on the push cycle instead of pulling. I don't think you will with a new blade, but the more positive the tooth rake, the more it wants to 'climb' when pulling and the blade is on the top. On a table saw, there should be no issue with the blade on the bottom for ripping or crosscutting.
I was just wondering if there were on sale. If not, I will just buy a CMT once I have a need for it.
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Amazing price!
(amazon matched the Northern Tool price, 2 hour delivery)
Thanks OP. My credit card isn't so thankful, but… eh, it's only money. I'll make more.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Amazing price!
(amazon matched the Northern Tool price, 2 hour delivery)
Sort of, but no, I don't believe the "s" stands for 'SawStop.'
The SD208 is made in Italy and for commercial saws with plenty of power, like 3hp and up.
The OP SD208s is a lighter and cheaper dado set made in China and as Freud says [freudtools.com], "Ideal for underpowered saws," that they list on the package that includes Bosch, DeWalt, SawStop and others.
It is hard on the brake of little saws to shut down a heavier commercial dado set that can be sharpened multiple times. Of course, you can use the SD208s on commercial saws, can touch up the teeth with a diamond card, but being more or less throwaway blades, I would keep the extra micro shims.
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Ideally I'd want the cleanest cut for fine work, but in reality I mostly just cut 2x4's, at least right now
Ideally I'd want the cleanest cut for fine work, but in reality I mostly just cut 2x4's, at least right now
Ok... If you don't want to break the bank, this $25 Twin-Town [amazon.com]does a good job for an all around blade, including plywood. You can spend a $80 or more for a Freud [amazon.com], or a two blade pack of Diablo [amazon.com] for $95, but I don't think it is worth the cost of the red (or yellow or blue) teflon coating that I often have to sand off the wood. And then there is the Bosch [amazon.com] that has $20 off a $100
But... in my opinion, the best deal at this moment for a name brand quality blade is this 80 tooth Makita [amazon.com] for $33.45. With a 5% positive rake, it is good for ripping or crosscutting of plywood and hardwoods. If you are having trouble with crosscutting, like with a radial or a miter saw, try cutting on the push cycle instead of pulling. I don't think you will with a new blade, but the more positive the tooth rake, the more it wants to 'climb' when pulling and the blade is on the top. On a table saw, there should be no issue with the blade on the bottom for ripping or crosscutting.
Ok... If you don't want to break the bank, this $25 Twin-Town [amazon.com]does a good job for an all around blade, including plywood. You can spend a $80 or more for a Freud [amazon.com], or a two blade pack of Diablo [amazon.com] for $95, but I don't think it is worth the cost of the red (or yellow or blue) teflon coating that I often have to sand off the wood. And then there is the Bosch [amazon.com] that has $20 off a $100
But... in my opinion, the best deal at this moment for a name brand quality blade is this 80 tooth Makita [amazon.com] for $33.45. With a 5% positive rake, it is good for ripping or crosscutting of plywood and hardwoods. If you are having trouble with crosscutting, like with a radial or a miter saw, try cutting on the push cycle instead of pulling. I don't think you will with a new blade, but the more positive the tooth rake, the more it wants to 'climb' when pulling and the blade is on the top. On a table saw, there should be no issue with the blade on the bottom for ripping or crosscutting.
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Ideally I'd want the cleanest cut for fine work, but in reality I mostly just cut 2x4's, at least right now
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