So as this thread has been re-opened, if one was looking for the best Dado set, for say less than $300, for use with a 5/8" arbor, what would everyone recommend.
I have the 1/4"/3/8" Freud Box joint finger set and these cut very nicely.
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So as this thread has been re-opened, if one was looking for the best Dado set, for say less than $300, for use with a 5/8" arbor, what would everyone recommend.
I have the 1/4"/3/8" Freud Box joint finger set and these cut very nicely.
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Chris, if I were buying today (and I'm not), I'd probably seriously consider the Freud SD sets, even though I was extremely pleased with the Forrest Dado King I had when I owned a cabinet saw. I did pick up the Olshun set mentioned here from another 'Creeker "used" (not, actually) for a low price in case I ever feel the need to cut dados with my slider (and after I make a proper insert for that), but I think that the Freud SD series offers a lot for the money. Since you've had good experience with the box joint set, staying in the family could make sense for consistency.
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I have the Freud 'Dial a width'. Previously had an AMT (?) dual wobble type. The Freud is much better and quite nice, cuts squarely and can be dialed in to the exact width you want. I would purchase again.Originally Posted by ChrisA Edwards
Freud SD 508 is my "go-to" although I have others. The dial-a-width can be a godsend if you dado a lot.
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Like everyone in the old post, I got the Oshlun set about then and have been extremely pleased with the performance.
I only use it a couple of times a month (but over 10 years that adds up) and it still performs more flawlessly than I do.
I haven't used the Freud, but with the Oshlun still running great, I don't feel the need to try another yet.
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The Freud SD508 has just been placed on my Christmas List, now I've got to have the discipline not to buy it myself before then.
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I have the Oshlun, and it cuts fine, but mine was a little tight on the arbor of my Unisaw, so had my machinist buddy ream it slightly so it would slide over the arbor. He said he only took off about 1/1000, but made a huge difference.
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This necro thread has turned out to be a “how has it performed after 10 years” thread. Nice.
And Bob Jones you sound like you’re writing a novel (or a more scandalous writing) when you use words like “beast”, “juggernaut”, and “massive” to describe a dado set, which isn’t even the one this thread is about! Lol
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