Avenger TC Adjustable Dado?

[LowerUnit]

Is anybody familiar with an Avenger TC 7" adjustable dado blade? Also it has a 1" arbor and a bushing for 5/8" arbors. I think I've seen somewhere on here about a wobble type dado blade (which I think this blade may be), not the typical stack set type. I know someone selling 2 of these (new) @ $30 for the pair. Sound ok or should I save a little more money to buy a better dado blade? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/tls/277548973.html

Any input on using this type of blade and wear or tear associated with the BT saw would be appreciated. Thank you.

Scott

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I am not familiar with them ever making anything other than the 6" and 8" stacked dado sets. Those were "average" so I can't imagine they made a good adjustable dado. IMHO, dado is not something you want to get too cheap on. Two great sets on sale right now :

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW7670-...1?ie=UTF8&s=hi

http://www.amazon.com/Freud-SD208-8-...1?ie=UTF8&s=hi

Code 20offpta gets you 20% off the listed prices at check out.

[LCHIEN]

Is anybody familiar with an Avenger TC 7" adjustable dado blade? Also it has a 1" arbor and a bushing for 5/8" arbors. I think I've seen somewhere on here about a wobble type dado blade (which I think this blade may be), not the typical stack set type. I know someone selling 2 of these (new) @ $30 for the pair. Sound ok or should I save a little more money to buy a better dado blade? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/tls/277548973.html

Any input on using this type of blade and wear or tear associated with the BT saw would be appreciated. Thank you.

Scott

The following is from my BT3 Freq. Asked Questions (FAQ) document.

What Dados are recommended - general info and specific models?

The general consensus for the BT3, is that Stack type dados (Two outside blades plus a number of inside chippers to fill out the width) are generally better than the wobble-type dados (a single or double blade tilted at a small but adjustable angle to cut a swath). A good stack dado has a perfectly flat bottom whereas the wobble dado blades may leave a bottom a few thousandths deeper in the middle. The wobble dados are also difficult, but not impossible to mount on the BT3 because of the wide hub and the blade shroud.
The stack dados also work nicely in that they have a number of 1/8" and 1/16th" plates, you add plates in the stack to get standard widths you want in 1/16th increments. Fine adjustments can be made with additional shims.
Generally the 6" size is considered the best size for the BT3x and handles most practical depth cuts; and it is also recommended by Ryobi. The 8" dados work but have very little clearance and usually cost more. With the clearance problems it’s possible that the whole stack may not fit – you have to leave the smallest spacer on the arbor and this can push the leftmost outer blade onto the threaded part of the arbor (see below question about installing dado blades).
The SD206 by Freud is a quality 6" dado blade set used by a lot of BT3’ers and can be had for about $75. Some have been happy with the Avenger 6" stack for around $50 but there are a lot of reports of not stacking up to the exact expected width. If you buy another brand make sure it can handle the BT3’s higher than normal 5000 RPMs; flying carbide bits at 100 mph are not fun to dodge.
Avoid the tempting inexpensive $20-30 dado model(s) from Harbor Freight – they are not rated for high enough speed and are of questionable quality.

[LowerUnit]

Jeffrey - you're right and I should know better about going cheap - guess I'll wait until the days end pocket change builds up a little more.

Loring - thanks yet once again for your FAQ to the rescue - That's what I remember having read, my apology for not having searched for it first.