Yep, I’d agree. At the price it just about does what it says on the tin. For my money, a bandsaw(s) is far more useful and when coupled with a really good shooting board and plane it’s simply far more accurate. When you get into the realms of Felder gear etc and start spending mega£’s you can then expect accuracy straight off the saw blade; with low end hobbyist stuff it ain’t going to happen.
Good morning all. In my opinion, using a table saw, or any other high revving cutting tools, requires a great deal of attention, caution and perhaps some training. Basically, it you don’t now how to use a table saw you shouldn’t own one! When using mine, the grandchildren are not allowed in the garage, no one helps me, my fingers stay at least four inches from the blade (whenever possible) among other things. I am a pilot and since learning to fly (1978) I have adopted the same principals for most anything I do. For my table saw I have been using a checklist “prior to engine start”. It contains all the things that I feel are necessary and important. I have yet to injure myself or anyone else (probably shouldn’t have said that).
In the end, if you don’t know how to use a table saw, you shouldn’t have it.
I see nothing wrong with dado stacks, provided you use some common sense. Using a router may be better in some situations, but trying to cut a dado part way along a long board will require a lengthy edge guide that can wobble or catch the router blade and cause the router to kick out of the wood while still spinning.
Just my humble opinion.
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Hello! I know that this is a little bit different thread, but is anybody used one of these tile cutters?
Yes, I’ve used a tile cutter before, apart from the fact that they are a bit messy…I needed an apron, I found even the cheap one I bought for doing the kitchen floor tiles worked well…not fast though, but taking your time prevents errors anyways…
Stacked dado head cutters are a type of blade used on table saws to cut wide grooves or dados in a single pass. They consist of two outer blades with a set of inner chipper blades stacked between them, allowing you to adjust the width of the cut depending on how many chippers you use. This setup can be really efficient for woodworking projects, especially when you need to cut precise dados or rabbets. However, the use of dado blades isn’t always allowed in certain regions due to safety regulations, so it’s important to check your local guidelines.
When it comes to safety, you should ensure your table saw can accommodate a dado blade stack, especially in terms of arbor length and motor capacity. Proper blade guarding and using a riving knife or splitter (when possible) are key to preventing accidents. As with any power tool, having a push stick handy and using safety gear is essential.
On a similar note, while working on a recent summerhouse project from Summerhouse24, I found that using a stacked dado cutter helped immensely in creating precise cuts for shelving and framing. It made the job quicker and more accurate, though I did double-check that my saw was compatible with the dado set before using it.
Hope this helps! Stay safe and happy woodworking!
