Freud SD208 8-Inch Professional Dado Review
Freud SD208 8-Inch Professional Dado Feature
- Features Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide with Titanium for long life and a flawless finish
- The negative hook angles make flat bottom grooves and virtually splinter-free cuts
- Slot widths from 1/4-inch to 13/16-inch in 1/16-inch increments
- Set includes two outer blades and 3 two wing chippers (3- 1/8" chippers & 3- 1/16" spacers)
- Includes shim set for micro adjustments
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The perfect dado set for the fine cabinetmaker or weekend woodworker, the Freud SD208 produces dadoes and grooves that meet with flush, even edges. So you can be assured of precise cuts every time, the set is equipped with precision-grade features, starting with two proprietary outside blades that can be resharpened to deliver accuracy for the long term.
These high-quality eight-inch, 12-tooth blades with 5/8-inch arbors cut dadoes and grooves that are clean, flat, and virtually splinter free. Cuts made by these blades are accurate the first time, saving you from making repeated passes over the same workpiece.
Flexibility for Cutting Hardwoods, Laminates, and More
The Freud SD208 accommodates a wide range of materials, so you can use it from project to project. And because it requires less power to feed, it is ideal for use with underpowered saws. Use it to create dadoes and grooves in hardwood, softwood, chip board, plywood, and laminate (not recommended for non-ferrous materials).
Two-Wing Chippers, Spacers, and Shim Set for Fine Adjustments
The set's included chippers/spacers (three 1/8-inch chippers and three 1/16-inch spacers) save you time and energy. With their two-wing design, they efficiently remove waste material and smooth the edges of your workpiece. Plus, they allow you to fine-tune your cuts from 1/4 to 7/8 inch, so you have accurate control over the desired width.
And with the Freud SD208's included shim set, you never have to give up making dadoes with a workpiece that's too thin to fit the width of your dado blades. This handy shim set expands the range of your kerf adjustments, giving you even greater control for achieving a flawless finished workpiece.
Anti-Kickback Design for Safe Operation
The quality of this dado set is enhanced by its anti-kickback design, which gives you an added margin of safety while you work.
MicroGrain Carbide Tips for Long-Lasting Performance
So you can get maximum performance out of this set, the blade components are constructed with Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide. This means the blades can withstand numerous sharpenings and still retain their precision. And a Tri-metal Brazing process gives the blades impact resistance, so they last for the long term without dulling (a condition that can cause torn wood and uneven cuts).
About Freud: A History of Innovative Manufacturing
An industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is the only manufacturer of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt.
By producing its own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more.
This product is covered by Freud's Limited Lifetime Warranty.
What's in the Box
Freud D208 Eight-Inch Professional Dado, two eight-inch outside blades, set of steel shims, three 1/8-inch chippers, and three 1/16-inch spacers. Storage case included.
Get Freud quality and craftsmanship in a stacked dado blade set, but at a wobble dado price! The negative hook angles make flat bottom grooves and virtually splinter-free cuts. The Pro Dado has two outside blades with five two-wing chippers which make it ideal for underpowered saws, because it requires less power to feed. All blades and chippers feature Freuds antikickback design and can be resharpened. Capable of producing grooves from 1/4" to 7/8", this dado set comes with a shim set and carrying case, as well as instructions on how to make basic dado sizes.
