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Forum topic by CanisLupus | posted 02-24-2019 02:41 AM | 666 views | 0 times favorited | 4 replies | ![]() |
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02-24-2019 02:41 AM |
I have a Delta 36-441 Contractor’s Saw. It’s about 15 years old. It’s been a great saw – zero complaints – and it works just fine. The entire saw is as it arrived from the Delta dealer – no upgrades or replacement parts. Now, I’d like to use a dado set with it. I started my dado research by removing the table insert to examine the arbor. With my normal general purpose blade installed, there is roughly 5/8” (maybe more) of thread from the end of the arbor to the outermost edge of the flange (itself is roughly 1/4”). So there is roughly 7/8” (5/8” + 1/4”) from the end of the arbor to the outermost edge of the blade. This saw will likely be used to cut dados for shelves and cabinets built from 3/4” Baltic birch plywood and up to 1” thick hardwoods. I’ll also be cutting a bunch of dadoes for cross lap joints in pine, maybe treated lumber. I understand multiple passes will likely be necessary for wide and/or deep dadoes. 1) Can I use a dado set with this saw? Or is this not recommended? I’ve used dadoes in the past but they’ve always been setup on someone else’s saw and I just make my cuts. That said, any additional guidance is appreciated. |