Can you use the shims to make a 23/32 dado for plywood?
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I think it would be safe to say yes. I have not used it for that but I have been very happy with the cut that I get with this dado set. I work as a professional cabinet maker and plywood tends to vary a good bit depending on manufacture so 23/32 of a gap is not always what you will need but I think you will be able to adjust for it and get the right size dado groove. Also I'm not positive but I think the dado set came with very thin magnetic shim/spacers like 1/64", and 1/32" so you can adjust as needed. If they don't come with the set you can always buy them.
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No, the smallest shim is 1/16 which is probably big for your work, but it's best dado I ever used!
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I think it would be safe to say yes. I have not used it for that but I have been very happy with the cut that I get with this dado set.I work as a professional cabinet maker and plywood tends to vary a good bit depending on manufacture so 23/32 of a gap is not always what you will need but I think you will be able to adjust for it and get the right size dado groove. Also I'm not positive but I think the dado set came with very thin magnetic shim/spacers like 1/64", and 1/32" so you can adjust as needed. If they don't come with the setyou can always buy them.
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Yes..some folks even sell very thin metal shims while others offer cardboard.When you make your own shims make sure they are large enough to coverabout 1/3 of the blade diameter. they can be smaller but I prefer toensure I do not get any potential blade wobble.Do a search on Amazon....type in "dado shims" You will find a large assortmentoffered. simply find the kit with the shim sizes you require.Lumber sizes will get even worse as off shore producers use metric instead of SAEdimensions....makes you wonder how much thinner a 1/4" plywood sheet can become?AZ man Yes..some folks even sell very thin metal shims while others offer cardboard.When you make your own shims make sure they are large enough to coverabout 1/3 of the blade diameter. they can be smaller but I prefer toensure I do not get any potential blade wobble.Do a search on Amazon....type in "dado shims" You will find a large assortmentoffered. simply find the kit with the shim sizes you require.Lumber sizes will get even worse as off shore producers use metric instead of SAEdimensions....makes you wonder how much thinner a... » Read More Yes..some folks even sell very thin metal shims while others offer cardboard.When you make your own shims make sure they are large enough to coverabout 1/3 of the blade diameter. they can be smaller but I prefer toensure I do not get any potential blade wobble.Do a search on Amazon....type in "dado shims" You will find a large assortmentoffered. simply find the kit with the shim sizes you require.Lumber sizes will get even worse as off shore producers use metric instead of SAEdimensions....makes you wonder how much thinner a 1/4" plywood sheet can become?AZ man « Show Less
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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yes you can with a jig you make, go to this youtube video very informative www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht0Q5MmwWsM
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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.
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I've got the Diablo Freud 8" stacked set that can do up to 7/8 with all the shims and spacers. I've used it up to 13/16. It's not the fanciest / best out there, (I think I paid $99 at HD), but it seems to work well. It's my firsts dado set so I don't have anything to compare it to, but the three projects I've worked on so far have come out great.
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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
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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.
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I don't see any reason why you couldn't. Most of Sizzix dies are compatible with other machines and vice versa. Just have to make sure your cutting plates are tight, but not too tight.
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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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Yes. I do this all the time on a B&D; Workmate with no jig and just two bar clamps. I only do this for small parts, though.
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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.
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My only experience with this dado blade is with pine and it worked flawlessly over a long period of time while I was making shiplap siding, I would imagine it would work very well with hardwoods too, plywood...not really sure. It's a very high quality blade.
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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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You will need to find a thin kerf blade. The dado has 2 outside cutter blades that must be used. Each is 1/8 inch. Even though the kit has thinner blades they should not be used without the cutters.