Dado Blade Set

[Navycraig]

Still really new to this site and picking up on a lot of great advice/tips.
I'm in the market for a Dado blade set for my 3100 and in the reading I have done so far it seems that the Freud SD206 gets good reviews. I am trying to find out where to buy them and what to expect to pay. I checked e-bay, but could only find 8" sets.
Any help appreciated.
Craig

[sweensdv]

Amazon is one place you can find that set. Their price is a little on the high side right now at $95.46 but I've seen it as low $65.00.

[gjat]

You only want a 6" or 8" set. The 10" blade is to cut thick wood. You aren't cutting thick wood with a dado, only a groove.
(I made the same mistake when I started out.)
A 6" set would work if the arbor raises enough. At most, you may only need to cut a 3/4" deep groove, and that you would probably do in stages.
A 'stackable' dado set is usually best for most stable cut. The 'wobble' type are supposed to be easiest to adjust.
My preference is stackable, and I have a cheapo set that I take care of and keep clean. I paid less than $40 for it and have no problems and it hasn't gotten dull.

[gmack5]

Read this, please

Some of the guys have had a CLEARANCE problem with the 8" stackable Dado sets, not always, but often enough to be of more than just a passing concern.

The SD206 Stackable Dado is a well respected 6" Dado Blade Set and has never, to my knowledge, caused any problems.

It is not a cheap set, is available from Amazon.com, and I'm not sure of the price, presently.

A "wobble" Dado set is NOT recommended for use on the BT series of Table Saws. It realy makes the Saw shake, rattle and roll way too much!

Hope this info helps, and WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

[Knottscott]

Sites like Froogle.com and Toolseeker.com can help find the better prices, though they're not always up to date.

It seems that the 6" is a better choice for the BT. If you decide to get an 8" instead, check into the DeWalt DW7670....It replaced a very good SD208 and I'm impressed.