Can you add a dado blade & is the arbor large enough to handle a dado blade. what size dado blade would this accomodate?
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My guess is that the arbor diameter would accommodate a dado. One might have to trim the insert that sits on top of the table next to the blade . Nonetheless, I don't think the saw is heavy and sturdy enough to handle dado cuts and I would not attempt to so so.
995614
yes,it's wide enough. make sure you use a micrometer and use the shims if needed.
995615
Without the outer blade flange, the blade shaft length and table insert slot width will accommodate dado blades up to 1/4" wide.
2009713
It fits, but is useless. Its actually not a problem with the arbor diameter, but length. I used to own the DW745 and the arbor is so short, that you can't stack any dado to cut 3/4inch dadoes.
1356444
You are correct about the short arbor. Many of my dados are cut to 3/4". I simply omit the stabilizer disc and put the nut right against the blade. It was a little freaky at first but I'm used to it now as it seems to work fine. Safety wise there does not appear to be an issue. What else is there to do?
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Check your arbor size. A quick google search showed me some 10" Skil models have 1" arbors, and this set is 5/8". Aside from that, just make sure you have a dado compatible blade insert (throat plate).
2000751
Any brand with the correct arbor will be fine. I font have the arbor size with me.Its a standard size though. I will soon replace mine with a thinner blade.
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I am not personally familiar with this model but I note that it takes a 10" blade and I ASSUME it has a 5/8" arbor. If my assumption is correct then you have to determine if the arbor is long enough. Looking at other's answers to questions, it sounds as if the arbor is too short for a dado blade, although one answer says you can stack two blades and still tighten the nut. If that is true then you probably can use the two Freud box cutter blades. However, there might be another problem: these small saws are notoriously low-powered and so you may be limited to shallow cuts which means you'll only be doing box joints in thin material. I think you'll be taking a big chance trying this. I am not personally familiar with this model but I note that it takes a 10" blade and I ASSUME it has a 5/8" arbor. If my assumption is correct then you have to determine if the arbor is long enough. Looking at other's answers to questions, it sounds as if the arbor is too short for a dado blade, although one answer says you can stack two blades and still tighten the nut. If that is true then you probably can use the two Freud box cutter blades. However, there might be another problem: these small saws are notoriously low-powered and so you may be limited to shallow cuts which... » Read More I am not personally familiar with this model but I note that it takes a 10" blade and I ASSUME it has a 5/8" arbor. If my assumption is correct then you have to determine if the arbor is long enough. Looking at other's answers to questions, it sounds as if the arbor is too short for a dado blade, although one answer says you can stack two blades and still tighten the nut. If that is true then you probably can use the two Freud box cutter blades. However, there might be another problem: these small saws are notoriously low-powered and so you may be limited to shallow cuts which means you'll only be doing box joints in thin material. I think you'll be taking a big chance trying this. « Show Less
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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.
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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
164093
It is not the same saw although at first glance it appears so. The one without a stand will not accept a dado stack. This one will. Also width of material able to be cut is greater with this model.
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...
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Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today, I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the router you can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth. If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'll find it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power to use the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shims to cut the dimension you desire Martin
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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.
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Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shimsto cut the dimension you desireMartin Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as... » Read More Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today,I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the routeryou can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth.If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'llfind it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power touse the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shimsto cut the dimension you desireMartin « Show Less
2009714
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.
1890230
You have a nice saw. I believe you have a 1" arbor so this blade will work fine. The one problem I have with Forrest blades is they seem to want to spread throughout the shop one you use one, you'll want them everywhere, I have five including a dado for the table saw. Keep the pitch off with a good resin cleaner. If they become dull from use or you hit a nail (made me sick when I did) send them to Forrest to have them reconditioned, it will be money well spent. Be safe, have fun.bob
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You should be able to. Be sure to double check the arbor size on the blade to make sure you have the proper one.
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The short answer is I don't know whether it will fit your Ryobi saw. I'm using a Ridgid TS3650 10" table saw, which is the saw for which the dado insert was made, with a Freud SD608 dado set capable of cutting dados up to 13/16" wide. The insert is about 3.75" wide, 13 16/16" long (excluding the tab at the out-feed, non-keyhole end) and 3/8" thick. The blade opening is just over 1 1/4" wide by 8" long, centered end to end, and located on the left side of the insert (from the in-feed end) with the right edge of the opening about 3/16" to the right of the centerline. (The photo shows the insert with the right in-feed end at the top.) Also, the are four Alan head leveling screws, which can be seen in the photo. I suggest you compare the photo and the foregoing description and dimensions to your regular insert. If they match, it likely will work. Hope that helps.