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10 in, B&D Table Saw Short Spindle

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have a 10 in B&D Table Saw on a stand. The spindle only allows me to use up to 1/2 in Dado blade. Is there anyway that the spindle can be changed out to a longer one so that I can go up to at least a 3/4 dado. Or maybe it would be cheaper or easier to buy a new saw?? Has anyone did something like this before or is it even possible?
 
#3 ·
Most Black and Decker table saws I have seen
available are direct drive units and changing
out the spindle is not possible.

In any case, most B&D models are entry-level
saws and you'll get a good deal more benefits
than the longer arbor of a contractor saw
with a belt drive.
 
#4 ·
What model saw? Like Loren said, the only B&D saws I've seen are the cheap plastic universal screamer motor saws, and they generally will not be suitable for a dado stack of any size - and the manual should state one way or another. It's not the arbor is too short, but the pseudo-direct drive plastic housed motor can not handle the forces involved.

Cheers,
Brad
 
#5 ·
Thanks for the input guys. After doing a thorough examination, I agree with Loren. This has a direct drive and there
is just no way the arbor or spindle can be changed. Guess I will have to continue to make two passes on all my dadoes over 1/2 in. I pulled out a 10 in Skil-saw that I had stuck away and it has the same problem. Should have noticed this when I bought them but back then I didn't know what a dado or rabbet was.:):)
 
#6 ·
A 3/4" thick dado stack has a lot of mass, and the light construction of job site saws may be overstressed by it. A 6" dado stack would be better in that case than an 8". But it's a moot point with the short spindle, so never mind.
 
#8 ·
Double cutting is not all that bad on a table saw. You usually have to do it when using the "NEW" plywood that is much smaller than nominal. Use a narrow stack and move the fence to get the exact width!!
I use a wobble ******************** to dial in the "NEW" thickness, but the wobble will not fit on a short shaft table saw either.

cheers, Jim
 
#9 ·
You are right Jim about the double cutting. I've been sneaking up on it with the second cut to get the correct width I need. I just thought with a 3/4 dado blade I could set my sacrificial fence to exactly where I wanted with a scrap
piece and be all set to cut with one pass. But like you guys said, this size saw is not designed for and wouldn't take the stress of a 3/4 stack. Oh well, it was just a thought. Nothing ventured-nothing gained! I'm sure you all know this but
there is a 3/4 router bit made strickly for the "new" 3/4 plywood. Haven't tried one but seen it in action on one of the woodworking shows I watch. It gives a nice snug fit. I might try that and see how it goes.

I'm putting this to bed. Thanks guys for all your help.
 
#10 ·
@ Odge - I guess you skimmed past my suggestion to use an exact width dado jig for your router. You do have a router, huh? :)

For dadoes wider that 1/2 inch, you can't go wrong. No need to worry about buying router bits for undersized plywood.

Make the sled and get after it. All you need is a 1/2 inch pattern bit. Yep, just like routing the inside of a template for anything else. And the jig is adjustable. Or, you can make a simple one time jig. Think man, think! :)

I made my jig based on the one The Wood Whisperer demonstrated in his you tube video. Only difference is, I have my knobs on the top side of the jig so I can clamp it in place.

Note: I have built a lot of cabinets using this method, and regardless of the thickness, I get a perfect dado every time. I do admit to boogering up the mdf guide a few times, but a little Bondo and some sanding fixes that every time.

Here are some pics of mine. Hope this helps.
Mike

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#11 ·
Stringer-You are right, after reading what you said about the table saw I simply overlook your statement about the
router sled. After looking at your diagram, it looks simple enough to make. What I like about it is that you can make
whatever width you want with a simple adjustment. Thanks for the tip and the reminder.

PS Yeah, I go a router. :):) one table and one plunge
 
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