Any recommendations for a dado blade set?
I have a Bosch 4000 table saw.
Should I use a 6″ or 8″ set?
I have never used a dado blade set before, so this is new to me. I have to use it for 3/4″ plywood first off.
Thanks for any information/recommendations.
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Although the bosch is a good saw, it's a bit underpowered for dado head work. If I used a dado set at all, It would be the 6".
But before you spend the money, check you blade arbor length. It might limit the number of blades and chippers that can be installed at one time.
And if that's the case, one of the questions would be 'what's the use'?
I won't be laughing at the lies when I'm gone,
And I can't question how or when or why when I'm gone;
I can't live proud enough to die when I'm gone,
So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here. (Phil Ochs)
Never needed to cut a dado that was deeper than my Freud SD206 couldn't handle.
I've had the Bosch 4000 for about 6-8 years and have had no problems using the 6" Freud SD206. The arbor is a little short for when you use all the chippers so just leave the outer washer off. What I mean by this is that the nut will go directly against the blade instead of the washer. I was unsure about doing this, so I put a call into Bosch. They gave the thumbs up. The new version of this saw different so it's worth a double check.
I would recommend a six-inch set.
Check your arbor length to be sure it will accomodate the the stacked set. If it won't you can use one of the wobbler blades.
6" will be easier to spin, but the selection is better in 8". The entry level Freud is a good basic set. The Oshlun 6" has more teeth, C4 carbide, and is getting good reports as well (Holbren.com offers 10% with "SMC10" code.
As others have said, 8" sets are overkill for most and 6" sets are cheaper. I like Forest.
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