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FREUD SD208 Professional Stacked Dado, 8"

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Features

  • 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

Description

Freud's quality and craftsmanship in a stacked dado set, but at a wobble dado price. The negative hook angles make Flat bottom grooves and virtually splinter-free cuts. It has two outer blades with five two wing Chippers. This makes it ideal for underpowered saws because it requires less power to feed. All blades come with Freud's anti-kickback design. This set will produce grooves from 1/4" to 13/16" in 1/16" increments. This set comes with shim set and carrying case as well as instructions on how to make basic dado sizes. Feature Freud's TiCo Hi-Density carbide. Clean edges, square shoulders, and flat bottoms: the Freud SD208 Eight-Inch Professional Dado Set cuts with ultimate precision, so you can achieve them all. This is your go-to set for efficiently creating dadoes and grooves in a wide range of materials from hardwood to laminate. Boasting thick MicroGrain carbide tips and an anti-kickback design, the set's two outside blades can be resharpened for long-term accuracy. For added versatility, the kit cuts grooves spanning 1/4 to 7/8 inch and includes a shim set.Resharpening Blades for Smooth, Splinter-Free DadoesThe 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 MoreThe 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 AdjustmentsThe 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 OperationThe 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 PerformanceSo 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 ManufacturingAn 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 BoxFreud 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. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Freud's quality and craftsmanship in a stacked dado set, but at a wobble dado price. The negative hook angles make flat botom grooves and virtually splinter-free cuts. It has two outer blades with five two wing chippers. This makes it ideal for underpowered saws because it requires less power to feed. All blades come with Freud's anti-kickback design. This set will produce grooves from 1/4" to 13/16" in 1/16" increments. This set comes with shim set and carrying case as well as instructions on how to make basic dado sizes. Feature Freud's Tico¿ Hi-Density carbide. See more


Manufacturer: ‎Freud


Part Number: ‎SD208


Item Weight: ‎4.8 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎11.4 x 8.7 x 1.65 inches


Item model number: ‎SD208


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎8"


Style: ‎8-Inch Professional Dado


Material: ‎Carbide


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Number Of Pieces: ‎1


Cutting Diameter: ‎8 Inches


Measurement System: ‎Metric


Included Components: ‎1 stacked saw blade


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Freud's Limited Lifetime Guarantee


Assembled Diameter: ‎8 Inches


Date First Available: November 8, 1999


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Come on people
Do yourself a favor and set this stack up the way one does who wants it right the first time. Lay the stack on your cast iron table saw. Build the stack as in directions. Then lay actual, or a scrap off cut of the board or panel you will be cutting the dado for up against the cutters. Feel for a perfect match. Carbide too high, add a shim. Too low remove one. When you get the stack exactly even, then measure your shims and find the combination that will give you three thousands more that what was even. More times than not, this method will get you right the first time! I read the reviews. I received the package. Within 20 minutes I cut my first dado. And “come on people” with 95% five star reviews, do you really think that there is anything wrong with this stack? Let me say that some people could complain about free gold bricks. This thing cuts the best dado I have ever seen. It was so clean, so flat and the blades cut so effortlessly that I couldn’t feel them enter the wood. It ran with absolutely no vibration (less than my thin kerf blade). The components are very substantial, and you get enough shims to do anything you want. I actually set it to 3/4” as directed. Made the cut without shims, and then measured the cut. I could have added one shim and made the dado perfect for the scrap board I was using in this test, but I just took that dimension dialed in my planer to cut the board .003 thinner than the dado width and it fit perfect. There was absolutely no signs of multi cut in the flat bottom of the cut. I ran my nail across the width thinking it was there and I just couldn’t see it but nothing but perfect cut. I then checked the dado depth with my depth mic, and it was perfect. Now I don’t have a $5000.00 Saw Stop setup, I have a well maintained 3hp contractors saw that I bought in 1990. The arbor is obviously better than some of the saw arbors that people have been using to get the kind of results they complain about from this stack. As I went to install the set, I thought of all the complaints I’ve read about this set. With every individual plate I installed, I waited for either a tight fit, or a loose condition. They fit so perfectly that as I checked the fit by trying to get some wiggle on the arbor, there was none! It was like the set was custom fit for my saw. The set ran so smooth and quiet compared to anything I put on this saw, it was hard to believe. If I were younger, I would buy two of these. You will never have the opportunity to get one this good this cheep in upcoming years. But I’ll be gone by then, and I’m not concerned about buying one for whoever ends up with my tools. If you are making half lap joints, please be sure your blade tilt is parallel with table. I read where one person commented on review that the dado bottom showed steps as the move over multiple blade widths. I wish people would review the product instead of their inability for deductive reasoning ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2021 by michael clim

  • Great choice for a dado set
After researching and shopping around for a dado set, I finally decided on the Freud SD208. Bear in mind, for the last 30 plus years, my personal set was a Craftsman Kromedge 8" 'Satin Edge' dado set, which wasn't all that bad. While the chippers were carbide, the 2 main blades were not. I could still cut plywood, but solid wood looked more like I was cutting my dados with a torch! Our shop had a nice 10" Freud set, but I've retired and no longer have access to it My main priorities for a replacement set were; 1) good carbide, 2) good clean cut and flat bottom, and 3) price that won't break the bank. Obviously that last point eliminated the 10" sets, and even if you could find a decent price on a 10" set, chances are you're going to sacrifice on the carbide and/or cut. As far as my intended use, since retiring I now just make cabinets, bookcases, and woodwork for family, friends and fun. So my budget was under $150. The first thing I noticed removing the blades from the case was how big the carbide teeth are on the main blades. The alternating bevel teeth are big, but the main chipper looks huge. Installing the blades, the shaft hole fits snug but doesn't catch like some of my old blades.The shims require a little patience as the thinnest ones can fall in the shaft threads, but from my experience that's just the facts of life. It cuts effortlessly, clean, and smooth. I'm satisfied overall, with only two small issues. First is, the smallest dado you can cut is a full 1/4" (using just one blade), which makes my drawer bottoms a little sloppy. I want a little clearance for expansion, but this is too much. I tried using one chipper blade as they're thinner, but that's not what they're designed for and it splintered the wood. Of course this has more to do with modern plywood dimensions, but dado manufacturers know the industry trends. Second, while there is a good assortment of shims for a wide variety of widths, I would like to see included in the set a 1/16" chipper. I have one in my old set and it seems like I used it in almost every setup I encountered. I don't know if even more expensive sets include them or maybe they're a thing of the past. And I know the shims give an almost infinite variety of widths. But after 30 plus years of using one, it was my go-to blade. I consider these minor nuisances, and the plus factor of beefy carbide teeth clearly outweighs my narrow dado issue. If I were to purchase another set today, I wouldn't hesitate to get this one. I've never had a bad experience with Freud, they are a top-notch company. I'm still using re-sharpened 20 year old Freud blades in my shop today! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016 by Louis P.

  • My 1st Dado Stack -- It's a keeper!!!!!!
This is my first ever dado blade set. It is on my Ridgid 4512 10-inch table saw. I installed the blade and built it out to 3/4" as I believe that's about the max width I'll use on a dado cut. It cuts perfectly in conjunction with a Leecraft Zero Clearance Insert. I find the cuts to be quite flat on the bottom as do many other reviewers of this item. The photo of this item is not correct. It is actually silver rather than black. the big box store "Big Orange" sells the exact same blade but theirs is red and carries Diablo as its name. It is model DD208. I will say that when setting up the dado stack you must be VERY careful to have every blade/spacer/shim flat next each other. The slightest gap will cause your stack to rotate out of round and also give you poor cuts. I find that on the R4512 saw I am not able to use the outer washer when the stack is built to 3/4". There are 2 threads or so coming through the nut, so it is on securely and safely. I read in other reviews that R4512 owners didn't know what to do with the riving knife locking lever. When you remove your regular blade and the riving knife simply leave the locking lever UNLOCKED in the upright position. It is perfectly safe and you can still make a deep dado without the lever hitting the zero clearance insert. This is also stated in the Ridgid manual. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014 by Umpire.20

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