Is it possible and practical (and safe) to make dado cuts with this saw? Any advice?
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.
1934135
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
1934136
Yes & no , where I would imagine, you could limit the the depth of cut, I don't think it would be practical or accurate. Where there is a will there is away.
912611
Yes, although the saw does not come with a Dado throat plate. I made one out of aluminum using a small cut-off wheel and rotary tool (Dremel).Use the existing throat plate to get the size and thickness, and cut out a slot large enough to accommodate a Dado Set. By the way, this saw works EXTREMELY well, and has a surprising amount of power.
1337132
It really depends on the saw. First check the Skil saw manual. There should be a section that describes the use of a dado blade and the saw limitation. If you cannot find the info check the Skil web site or e-mail them. Hope this helps. BTY- I have a 10" DeWalt and the only limits I have are: dado must be no bigger than 13/16" and dado blade no larger than 8". Check YOUR manual for Dado Cutting.
844213
Yes, a set of dado blades will fit on this saw. You will need to make a modified throat plate, as with any saw using a dado set. Also, if using the full stack, you will need to leave the washer off due to the arbor length. Just tighten the nut securely. This is also a common thing you run into with many table saws when using a dado set of blades.
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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.
912612
Yes, although the saw does not come with a Dado throat plate. I made one out of aluminum using a small cut-off wheel and rotary tool (Dremel). Use the existing throat plate to get the size and thickness, and cut out a slot large enough to accommodate a Dado Set. By the way, this saw works EXTREMELY well, and has a surprising amount of power.
958060
you can cut a groove on the straight or angle and only across, it has an adjustable depth stop that allows the blade to cut only so deep. I would not recommend to use it in that continuous manner as the saw is not designed for that purpose. I would use a small router or use the table saw for cutting grooves...the cut is called a dado cut.
493472
You will have to remove the standard insert, the dado blade 'stack' will be too wide. If you want to use an insert it will have to vary for each Dado width you set up. I have never seen any advertisement for inserts of varying widths? Depending on the width of the material you wish to dado you can use your saw without one or make one from a suitable thickness material.
385791
It depends on your preferences, which may be influenced in part by your table saw. A stacked dado is nearly infinitely adjustable. I also happen to like the large cast iron surface and 500# of stability my table saw provides. A smaller saw might not be so user friendly to use. I do use a router for dados on occasion, but generally prefer the TS. A router is a super handy tool to have, so is recommended for nearly any shop....for the cost of a straight bit, why not add the capability of doing dados with the router too? Having choices is generally a nice option.
385788
A dado set is far more adjustable to almost any width. With a router, you're limited by the diameter of the router bits. I create dados with both a router and table saw. If I just have one or two short dado cuts I'll use a router. If I have more cuts, or cuts in hard wood, or long cuts I'll use the dado set on the table saw. Eventually you'll own both.
870250
No... of course not. The DW745 is a Dewalt saw (not a Bosch) and cannot accept a Dado blade. It would not matter if you had an insert that fit on the blade opening as the issue is that there is not enough width between the arbor nuts to fit the stack.
504293
The max dado on this saw is 13/16". You will be OK with a 3/4" dado blade with a 1/6" to spare.
1251786
can you make dadoes with this? If not is there another hand tool that I could make dadoes and rabbets out of? i can't invest in a table saw or high powered equipment they seem pretty expensive. (I'm a apprentice level carpenter and beginning to take interest in wood working)
504292
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.
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.
424480
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
1231296
Yes, but you may have to purchase another blade guard plate, as the dado blade is much wider. I bought one from Amazon and I also made one out of a hard wood plank.