Does this saw accept dado blade set?
2004421
Yes it does accept a dado blade. You will need to purchase the correct dado insert plate for the saw (the one for the DWE 744 table saw will not work on the DWE 7491 RS...
2004422
Yes, change the clearance plate, or make you one to fit your dado you intend to use.
2004423
Yes, you will need the Dado Throat Plate which is DeWalt Part Number DWE7402D1. Per DeWalt, do not attempt to stack dado blades thicker than 13/16" (20mm). Do not use dado blades larger than 8" (200mm) diameter. Since dado cuts are not thru-cuts, the cuts must be performed with the blade guard assembly removed. To remove the blade guard assembly, pull riving knife/blade guard release lever and pull up on the guard or riving knife to remove. When using the dado, the special dado insert (also sold as an accessory) must be used.
2004424
Yes, you will need the Dado Throat Plate which is DeWalt Part Number DWE7402D1. Per DeWalt, do not attempt to stack dado blades thicker than 13/16" (20 mm). Do not use dado blades larger than 8" (200 mm) diameter. Since dado cuts are not thru-cuts, the cuts must be performed with the blade guard assembly removed. To remove the blade guard assembly, pull riving knife/blade guard release lever and pull up on the guard or riving knife to remove. When using the dado, the special dado insert (also sold as an accessory) must be used.
392721
You should be able to use one 1/8" blade and one 3/16" blade. That takes you to 7/32" (or 14/64"... 1/64" shy of desired dado.) With the shims you should be able to dial it in to that. I own this set, but haven't tried it for that width. Quarter inch plywood, I'm guessing?
1071281
An original replacement plate lists the 744 and the 745. I have a 745 and later purchased a dado set. I found that the arbor on the 745 is short and would not accommodate any more than 3/8" blades and still have some thread showing after installing the nut. Dewalt says the 745 is not approved for dado use And won't tell you what will fit it. Charlie is right, make your own if you can, or as someone commented in another question, buy a replacement plate and cut out the 3/8 dimension.
616375
The dado cartridge does not. You need to get that and your own dado set separately. It does come with a 10" blade (a pretty good one) and cartridge, but I ordered an extra cartridge so I could get back to work fast if it ever triggered.
1125231
The Dado set will fit any saw with a 5/8 arbor. The Dado throat plate isn't worth the money. It will not accommodate a dado set over 3/8 in. Get piece of plywood or MDF and make a zero clearance plate.
844214
Depends on the particular set or stackup, and you will need a different throat plate, but I have used my Freud dado set on this saw.
1875236
It does not come with a kerf plate for a dado blade and I don't know if Rockwell offers one. I would not touch this saw at any price. It might be worth $50.00
793590
I had no problem fitting my blade onto my saw. My Frued dado cutters were tight fitting onto the arbor when I first got them, but over time I did not have a problem. You may have to send the set back for one that fits properly.
934088
No. Because the carbide tips are 3/16 in wide, They are offset 1/16 in to be able to cut 1/4 in, and reverse for 3/8 in cut. If you have a dado set you can use one of the outside blades as they are 1/8 in wide in most cases.
95587
Yes they do, but I would stay away from any saw blade that spins on an anangle like a wobble dado. It could give the saw a serious case of the shakes as the angle of the saw blade increases to make a wider dado. Please if I were you, I would try to stay with a traditional stacked dado set. They are much safer, cleaner cutting, and more accurate than the wobble style. Ashamed set might be a few dollars more, yet it's well worth it.
1203490
I agree with Be. I am using it on a 10" Makita table saw. I did have to purchase an additional insert to accept the wider dados.
616376
No dado cartridge comes with the saw. You car of course order one for an 8 in dado. I don't think they have one for a six in dado.. But this is a wonderful saw.
302253
Sorry, no. The dado blades can be used with table saws with a long enough arbor and some radial arm saws, although that is not the normal tool to install a dado blade on. There are some wobble blades that might fit on a circular saw, however if you are trying to cut dado or grooves, a straight bit on a router would do a better job and would be more controllable.
237550
my older 744 can handle dado blades.....I would double check for the newest version..
1302269
Brian, with both blades reversed you cut a 3/8" dado. Unless your saw arbor has been modified you shouldn't have any difficulty using this set. I would double check my owners manual or on-line for my saw type. You want to make sure you can use an 8" dado stack. Some saws will only handle a 6"(diameter) stack. Hope this helps.
1934134
Yes it's possible & practical to make dado cuts with this saw depending on what your intentions are. However you need to understand a few things. It WILL NOT take a dado blade. The method used is to set the stop so the saw will lower to the desired depth and nibble away with the blade. This is very practical if you want to say make some quick half lap joints with 2x4's (for instance) or perhaps for a small shelf setup as apposed to setting up the dado blade in the table saw but I wouldn't want to use it for any large dado job that need precise accuracy. Hope this information help you some with your dado needs.
972176
yes - up to 13/16". Just need to order the dado plate for the saw and the hub set (nuts and washers). Oh - and the dado blade - smile.