Freud SD 208 Dado Blade

"Cut Clean, Flat Dadoes for Less than $100

Sometimes a dado (or groove) is the only joint that will work for a project. To make this cut you could make repeated passes with an 1/8"-thick blade, you could use a router and a straight bit or you could use a dado set on your table saw. We prefer a dado set. Problem is, carbide-stack dado sets have always been expensive, and many "affordable" dadoes don't cut a flat-bottomed groove and will tear out the wood, especially after the steel tips start to dull.

Freud has always made good carbide-tipped dado sets, but they were pricey ($125 to $175). Thankfully, they've now added an 8" carbide-tipped stack dado that provides a good cut for just $90.
The Italian-made set includes two 12-tooth outer blades, one 1/16" two-wing chipper and four 1/8" two-wing chippers that produce dadoes from 1/4" to 13/16" wide. Also included in the set are eight steel shims to adjust for that always-unpredictable plywood dimension. While the dado cut by these blades is square and flat, it isn't going to be used to cut decorative reveals in casework.

If you need an affordable dado that produces reliable results, this tool fits the bill."

Popular Woodworking Tool of the Year

Freud SD208 Series Pro Dado Set
	SD208 Series Pro Dado Set
Freud's quality and craftsmanship in a stack dado, but at a wobble dado price! "Tool of the Year Award Winner." The negative hook angle makes flat bottom grooves and virtually splinter-free cuts. It has 2 outside blades with 5 2-wing chippers. All blades and chippers come with Freud's kickback reducing design. Perfect for the weekend woodworker who wants an economically priced dado without sacrificing quality. This resharpenable set will produce grooves from 1/4" to 13/16" in 1/16" increments. Application: Use on all table saws, and radial arm saws for cutting slots, grooves, dadoes, and rabbets in softwood, or hardwood. Caution: Carbide tips should never come into contact with each other. Always use both outside blades and never use chippers alone or with just one outside blade. Features: Negative hook angle for splinter free cuts Anti-kickback design good for underpowered saws Slot widths from 1/4-inch to 13/16-inch in 1/16-inch increments Resharpenable blades Includes shims for micro adjustments Hard plastic carrying case Step-By-Step Instructions

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"Cut Clean, Flat Dadoes for Less than $100 Sometimes a dado (or groove) is the only joint that will work for a project. To make this cut you could make repeated passes with an 1/8"-thick blade, you could use a router and a straight bit or you could use a dado set on your table saw. We prefer a dado set. Problem is, carbide-stack dado sets have always been expensive, and many "affordable" dadoes don't cut a flat-bottomed groove and will tear out the wood, especially after the steel tips start to dull. Freud has always made good carbide-tipped dado sets, but they were pricey ($125 to $175). Thankfully, they've now added an 8" carbide-tipped stack dado that provides a good cut for just $90. The Italian-made set includes two 12-tooth outer blades, one 1/16" two-wing chipper and four 1/8" two-wing chippers that produce dadoes from 1/4" to 13/16" wide. Also included in the set are eight steel shims to adjust for that always-unpredictable plywood dimension. While the dado cut by these blades is square and flat, it isn't going to be used to cut decorative reveals in casework. If you need an affordable dado that produces reliable results, this tool fits the bill." Popular Woodworking Tool of the Year
"For great performance at a great price, no blade comes close to Freud's SD208!" BEST BUY! American Woodworker
"Freud’s quality and craftsmanship in a stack dado, but at a wobble dado price! The negative hook angle makes flat bottom grooves and virtually splinter-free cuts. It has 2 outside blades with 5 2-wing chippers. All blades and chippers come with Freud’s kickback reducing design. Perfect for the weekend woodworker who wants an economically priced dado without sacrificing quality. This resharpenable set will produce grooves from 1/4” to 13/16” in 1/16” increments." Editors' Choice Wood Idea Shop