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Spacemanspiff · 10-08-2004, 12:02 AM

And I am the first to make a post. Makes me feel kind of special ... but I do have a question ... so far I have only used my router to make dadoes/ grooves / rebates (oops rabbets) but I am considering buying a dado blade set for mw DW benchtop (it will spin a 6" set) ... what do people prefer to use? At this stage I am happy with using my router but is the dado set easier/better/harder/worse?

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Aaron

Jens Jensen · 10-08-2004, 12:13 AM

i have both and I prefer the saw . Actually I can use dado on table saw and I also have a vintage DeWalt radial arm saw (1957)which works better then the other two.

**Glenmore** · 10-08-2004, 07:58 AM

I have both also I think in my opion that the table saw is easier I have delt 6" stack dado blades and I love them they do a wonderful job. I also tried a 7" wobbler dado blade and for some unknow reason it was hitting the side of the table saw so had no luck with one of them. Of course the saw was unplugged and I was turning it free hand.

kp91 · 10-08-2004, 08:32 AM

For one or two dados, the router is often easier to set up. For a large number of dados, the saw does a much better job. It has more cutters, usually a larger table surface than most router tables, and a much more powerful motor. However, on some really large or ackward pieces, the router is great because you are moving the tool and not the piece.

ejant · 10-08-2004, 10:06 AM

I have a brand new Forrest Dado King never user as I find the router much easier to set up and use.

delroy33 · 10-08-2004, 04:01 PM

i use a 8" dado setup, i think its a 608 frued on my dewalt 746x t/s and it does a fine job but i find for the smaller dados iam useing the router table. the dado blade seems best on the larger projects.

Spacemanspiff · 10-08-2004, 11:15 PM

Sounds like an excuse to buy more woodworking toys to me!! Cooooool

Thanks all for your help.

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Jens Jensen Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 15 View Jens Jensen's Gallery	Report This Post! i have both and I prefer the saw . Actually I can use dado on table saw and I also have a vintage DeWalt radial arm saw (1957)which works better then the other two.
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Glenmore Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mountain Top Pennsylvania Posts: 1,614 View Glenmore's Gallery	Report This Post! I have both also I think in my opion that the table saw is easier I have delt 6" stack dado blades and I love them they do a wonderful job. I also tried a 7" wobbler dado blade and for some unknow reason it was hitting the side of the table saw so had no luck with one of them. Of course the saw was unplugged and I was turning it free hand.
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kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA First Name: Doug Posts: 921 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! For one or two dados, the router is often easier to set up. For a large number of dados, the saw does a much better job. It has more cutters, usually a larger table surface than most router tables, and a much more powerful motor. However, on some really large or ackward pieces, the router is great because you are moving the tool and not the piece. __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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ejant Router King Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,474 View ejant's Gallery	Report This Post! I have a brand new Forrest Dado King never user as I find the router much easier to set up and use. __________________ http://woodworker.com/images/j80/823-745.jpg
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delroy33 Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: carmel ny. Posts: 4,376 View delroy33's Gallery	Report This Post! i use a 8" dado setup, i think its a 608 frued on my dewalt 746x t/s and it does a fine job but i find for the smaller dados iam useing the router table. the dado blade seems best on the larger projects. __________________ roy start square, finish square Last edited by delroy33; 10-08-2004 at 04:49 PM.
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Spacemanspiff Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 95 View Spacemanspiff's Gallery	Report This Post! Sounds like an excuse to buy more woodworking toys to me!! Cooooool Thanks all for your help. __________________ The speed of light travels faster than the speed of sound, that's why people appear intelligent until they open their mouth ...
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