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This is a discussion on FREUD Dado Sets within the Tools and Woodworking forums, part of the General Woodworking category; Hello all I just bought the FREUD Dado Set model SD208 with 12 teeth per ...



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Old 10-29-2006, 11:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello all
I just bought the FREUD Dado Set model SD208 with 12 teeth per blade & 2 teeth per chipper.
Now looking at a review from WOOD Magazine (September 2003) witch indicates the results are a little less then perfect in Melamine coated particleboard, & Oak plywood crosscutting without a zero clearance insert.

I am thinking of going for the new FREUD SD600 Series Dial-A-Width Dado Set (model SD608)

Has anyone used either of the FREUD Dado Sets?

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Old 10-30-2006, 11:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Keep in mind that they were comparing the SD208 to the higher dollar premium dado sets like the SD508 and SD608 which have twice as many teeth. The SD208 does a really nice job in all of those materials (particularly with a little slower feed rate) and is an excellent value. If you dado a lot of tricky materials and/or need faster feed rates you would benefit from the more expensive sets. The SD608 is the top of the heap but also requires the longest arbor. To calculate the arbor requirements for this one use this formula:
Total SD6## dado width is equal to either the Arbor length MINUS nut thickness MINUS 7/32" or the max dado width specified by the saw manufacturer, whichever is less.
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Old 10-30-2006, 12:05 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Dan, another thing to consider is all blades/dado sets will perform better with a zero clearance insert. You can buy inserts for most tables or make your own. A dado set will require a different insert for each width of cut you make, so building your own is the smart way to go. In all situations a zero clearance insert provides better support to prevent tear out and assists the dust collection.
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Thanks Charles & Mike for you input on this.
Will do some thinking on it.

As long as the 208 will do a good job on veneers & Melamine I have no problem going slow.
I just don't want to find out that I can’t prevent chipping with this dado set after it is too late to exchange it.

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Just my 2 cents

With all the smart people in this world you would think someone would come up with a great Dado saw set that doesn't cost as much as the saw you are going to use it on.

The dado saw set is one of the main reasons I started to use the router for that job, the dado sets are just a real big pain to use unlike the router.
I'm sure we have all seen Norm of the NYWS use the dado set but I never see him play with or set it up for a cut,it can take a long time to get it right ,playing the dial type or shim type.

The only time I now use one is for hogging out a lap joint because it will do that job quick and easy.

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