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   user-76549 | Feb 14, 2006 03:01pm | #1

   First I have been in woodworking some 54+ years and used many different brands & price tools and saw blades.

   I have used the stacked dado & the micro adjustable single type. I never use my single blade any more I do not feel the wobble is helping the saw any. not to mention the vibration. plus this type will not give you a true 90 degree at tha bottom corners of the dado. Now for the stacked dado I have used some cheepies $40- $80 I bought an 8' Forrest Dado Kink about 3 years ago and as far as I am concerened that is the 1 and only true dado blade out there. The price is on the high side $240 but over time it will be the cheepest not to mention the best cut you could get. I only send my forrest blades back to forrest for sharpening because they guarentee them to be returned in like new condetion.  Below is a link that has a great price.

   http://www.forrestsawbladesonline.com/category_3_Dado_King.html

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   DougF | Feb 14, 2006 05:40pm | #2

   I use a 8" Freud stack set - not the ones sold in the box stores - and have been very satisfied with the accuracy and quality of the product.  The initial cost is also high but I have used mine for 7 years years with no problems and they are still holding their edge.  The shim pieces however, are a PITA!  They ride down in the arbor threads and are difficult to remove.  Another thread addressed this issue and recommended magnetic shims sold by Lee Valley and Western Tool Supply as a way to avoid this problem. 

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   Samson | Feb 14, 2006 05:47pm | #3

   Just used my 8" Forrest Dado King set last night.  It's always a pleasure.  I recommend it highly.

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   chaseford | Feb 14, 2006 10:41pm | #4

   Add my name to the list of people using and recommending the Forrest Dado King.  I have had mine for approximately 7 years and couldn't be happier.

   Good luck.

   Michael

5. 
   Troy | Feb 16, 2006 10:28pm | #5

   Have a Frued 8" super dado and have been pleased with it.

   Troy

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   douglas2cats | Feb 18, 2006 05:33am | #6

   Forrest Dado King for the good stuff. I've also got a Craftsman wobbler and still use it, but only on lumber grade (2x4 type) projects.

   If you build it he will come.

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   Pondfish | Feb 18, 2006 07:38am | #7

   I have an Amana stack set I got from my brother.  Works like a charm, leaves pretty good dados with only minor scoring from high bevel teeth.

   Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005