Freud SD408 8-Inch Safety Dado Set - 40-Tooth

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Clean edges, square shoulders, and flat bottoms: the Freud SD408 Eight-Inch Safety Dado Set cuts with ultimate precision, so you can achieve them all. Boasting razor-sharp outside blades, thick MicroGrain carbide tips, and an anti-kickback design, this is your go-to set for safely and efficiently creating dadoes and grooves spanning 1/4 to 13/16 inch. This versatile kit cuts a wide range of materials from hardwood to laminate.

Razor-Sharp Blades for Smooth, Splinter-Free Dadoes
The perfect dado set for the fine cabinetmaker or weekend woodworker, the Freud SD408 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 razor-sharp outside blades.

These high-quality 8-inch, 40-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 SD408 fits all table saws and radial-arm saws and accommodates a wide range of materials, so you can use it from project to project. Use it to create dadoes and grooves in hardwood, softwood, chip board, plywood, and laminate (not recommended for non-ferrous materials).

Two-Wing Chippers for Truly Flat-Bottom Grooves
The set's five included chippers (four 1/8-inch chippers and one 1/16-inch chipper) 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 13/16 inch in 1/16-inch increments, so you have accurate control over the desired width.

(With the use of Freud's Shim Set--sold separately--the kerf width can be adjusted by as little as .004-inch.)

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 SD408 Eight-Inch Safety Dado Set with two eight-inch outside blades (with 5/8-inch arbors), four 1/8-inch chippers, one 1/16-inch chipper, and a storage case.

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Freud's Safety Dado Sets provide the highest quality results while maintaining a superior level of safety.stacked dado set with it's razor sharp outside blades will produce grooves or rabbets which are flat-bottomed and more precise than other styles and with the use of Freud's Shim Set (sold separately - SS100) the kerf width can be adjusted by as little as .004" for the correct fit.on all table saws, and radial arm saws for cutting slots, groves, dadoes, and rabbets in softwood or hardwood. Application: Safe and Splinter Free Dadoes

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RK0O
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• Item model number: SD408
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,129 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed emotions, June 2, 2008

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This review is from: Freud SD408 8-Inch Safety Dado Set - 40-Tooth (Tools & Home Improvement)

The 8 inch Super Dado set is almost flawless and about 10% cheaper than the Forrest set. If you're an average woodworker it will do just fine. The shims are not labeled, but you can easily tell them apart by the thickness. I give the saw blades a 5 star and the Freud cheap plastic case and packing a 1 star at best. The case will likely be broken or at least the inside packing will be damaged (as mine was). I called Freud and they did send me a new case. So, 4 stars overall.