How do I properly align the chipper and the scoring blade? The product graphics is unclear about alignment of dado blade with gullet on scoring saw.
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The instructions are unclear. However, I try to keep the kerfs from touching each other as that could distort the outline of the stack and I haven't had any problems. Also it seems best to have a shim between the blades as that also helps purge the dust. Hope this helps.
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The key is to ensure the carbide teeth are not touching each other. The tooth of the should fall in the gap between the teeth of the blades.
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First you will have a Left and Right outer blade. The chippers will then fit inside with NONE of the Carbide teeth touching. Real simple as long as your careful to make sure they don't touch. You have to use both outer blades as one has Carbide teeth facing the opposite way from the other. ( Meaning when both blades are turning in the same direction and next to each other, or a chipper, the Left side carbide will be on the left outer side and so forth with the Right) . Again, make sure NO carbide teeth are touching and there shouldnt be any problem.
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I cannot answer that question. I received the one I had ordered and found it a product I was unwilling to have or use. The blades and chippers have a tendency to collide and bind on one another. I did not like what I saw. I in turn purchased the Diablo Dado set. It is an awesome tool. the parts fit together very nicely and with the shims and shimming instructions you can almost get a perfect dado width the first time.
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Quite honestly, I never use the Blade Guard and occasionally use the Kick Back Pawl. I change from Rip to Crosscut to Dado so often that it is cumbersome. I also find the Blade Guard annoying as I am closely watching my fine cuts. I know the potential hazards. What I find most annoying ii s the large side opening next to the blade. Sawdust collection, even with a strong vacuum is terrible.
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I have both dado blades and throat plate. Need to be careful when cutting grove in narrow material as timber can go down between blade and throat plate. Best making your own throat plates to suit the blade width.
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when using any cutting tool with a guide or fence the blade must be parallel to the cut to produce clean cuts and reduce the chance of kick back/ binding. Some jig saws have a base that tapers from front to back or an adjustable blade angle which means the blade will not be cut parallel to the base edge or cut line and this will be a problem......if you ensure the jig saw base and blade are parallel with each other and with the cut line this will work
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No, I have not installed a 6" dado blade on a 7 1/4" circular saw. I looked at my 7 1/4" saw and the guard limits how wide a dado assembly could fit. Unless, of course, the guard was removed.A friend of mine used his saw in the fashion that you describe. He is missing part of his fore finger. BE CAREFUL!!!
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No, we do not recommend using a dado blade on the DW745 Table Saw. There is a misprint in the DW745 type 2 manual that says you can use a dado blade, this information is incorrect and is being revised. See the attached Powerpoint presentation regarding the error in the DW745 ty 2 manual.
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each blade is 1/8 thick, as are most table saw blades anyway. When you stack the dado with out a shim it will give you a rough 1/4 so I would just use your single blade and make two passes adjusting your fence.
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This will not fit, the blades are too big. I agree with the other answer here - you shouldn't use a dado blade on a circular saw. http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/dado-blade-circular-saw
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Take a screw driver and slightly bend the metal flange in between the farm so that it aligns with the blade when open. If that doesn't work I gues you need trend it back
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Hi Roger: This stacked dado system is the best I've found in over 50 years of woodworking. I have had little to no chip-out problems. The trick is keeping the blades sharp and in great condition, with no pitch or rust. Good luck, Cal
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Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through... » Read More Jack: I have my table saw mounted on a Hi-Lo folding stand (Porter Cable stand, I think). I made a base for the Steel City planer out of 3/4" plywood and put two 3/4" runners under it which exactly match the miter slots in the table saw top. I then just place the planer on top of the saw (in it's low position) and the runners and weight of the planer hold it very stable. I like this combo, since I'm able to remove and stow it when not in use (I have s small shop!). I saw the other comment and it appears mine was not the first to be used this way! I run 6' and 8' boards through without issue. Bill « Show Less
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I am not the ultimate expert on saw and blades but I would not recommend buying 10" stack dado for small table saw. I use it on delta unisaw which is 220v and has more powerful motor. On my saw it works very smooth and does a great job. I have a Bosch table saw similar to your dewalt and I would not use dado larger than 8" and I would not try to cut too deep in one go.
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Dewalt said it would so I purchased it. It doesn't seem to be lining up with dado blade. Returning to amazon. I might get a wood throat plate that I can just run the dado up through. Should have a tighter fit between blade and plate.
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I am not sure why you would ask this question unless you have a DW745 and need a dado insert for it, or have a dado insert and need a saw to put it in. My advise is if you have a DW745 saw make your own insert. It will fit better for your dado than a store bought one. The ones they sell are "fits all" situations and has too much gap around then for the narrower dadoes. The easiest way is to cut one out on a band saw or your table saw and if you have a router use the one that came with your saw for a pattern and rout around it. If you don't have a router, you can use a sander to shape the outside. If it needs a small rabbit around the edge use your table saw to cut that. Once the outside fits and it is flush with the table, put the dado set on the saw and crank it all the way down. Put your insert in and weight it ,clamp it down any way out of the way of the blade, and turn on the saw and slowly crank it up the height you want to dado. It will cut a zero clearance insert for you that is better than a manufactured one.
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I was able to achieve fairly accurate cuts. I constructed a built in bookcase with drawers with this unit. The fence needed to be calibrated out of the box. I will NOT align exactly parallel to the blade or measurement sliding it to position. I have to tap it with my hand (light tap while lever is engaged) and confirm measurement to the blade tooth (This is not very hard to do).
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As you can see from the other answers, the machanics of the saw allow for a dado blade to be attached. But beware, in the owners manual it specificaly states that dado blades are not to be used with this table saw. Use of a dado blade could void any warranty.
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I can only assume your alignment issue accrues when your using the guide fence. I do not use my hand plainer ( yet) with this attachment. but now you have me curious. if the tool company (s) are using Amazon to distribute faulty tools, then this review blog is very helpful. I suggest we always be dilatant with the checks and balance systems we are provided to protect us as consumers. but I must say this tool has performed perfect for me...