New info:Compare Freud Dado with Amana

[robert raess]

Need a little info on comparing two dado sets i have,so i can sell one set and keep the other.Freud 8" made in Italy.12 tooth outside blades.4 at 9/32" chippers,1 at 5/32" model D208m.Amana 8" made in Israel. 2@ 24 tooth blades,2@1/8" chippers,1@1/4" chipper,1@1/16" chipper.I have not used the Amana and is in used very good cond.Based on price alone the amana is more $'s, and i know pro shops use Amana.If you have exp. with either of these, i welcome your feedback, Rob

[Hank Hill]

I'd keep the Amana based on that description. Unless the grind is odd, you should get better shoulders with the 24 tooth blades. Setup math is simple to boot.

[David Kumm]

Freuds super dado is better than their safety dado. I would want the 1/32 chipper though. Mine gets used quite a lot. Dave

[Peter Quinn]

Keep the amana, its a much better set. That freud "pro" with 12 teeth is anything but. If it were a Freud "super dado" I say its a wash, take your pick.

[Huck Schwee]

If you have the Amana, why don't you try it out?

[Paul Murphy]

I have an Amana that fits your description, and mine has a steep ATB grind on the 24t outer blades. The steep ATB cuts well in veneer plywood and melamine, so I'm satisfied with my set which is nearing 20yrs of use. A good sharpening service will keep it cutting like new.