Diablo Carbide Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set - 8" Dia, 12 Teeth,

The Diablo 8-Inch Carbide Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set creates precise joinery channels in woodworking projects without putting excessive strain on your saw. The package contains two outer blades, two wing chippers, and a set of shims configured to fit 5/8-inch laser-cut arbors for accurate rotation.

A standout aspect of this set is its low-feed resistance. The blade geometry requires less power to push wood through, allowing saws with smaller motors to cut clean grooves without bogging down. Negative hook angles help the 12-tooth carbide edges slice through delicate woodwork cleanly, yielding flat bottom grooves with minimal splintering.

For versatility, the combination of blades and chippers lets you cut widths from 1/4 inch up to 13/16 inch. When you need exact sizing for sheet goods or joinery, the included shims allow fine-tuning down to .004-inch increments. The blades also feature a Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating to resist heat, corrosion, and pitch buildup, and the teeth are fully resharpenable for repeated maintenance over time.

As with any stacked dado arrangement, dialing in custom groove widths requires assembling individual blades, chippers, and shims onto the arbor. It is also strictly designed for saws with 5/8-inch arbors, so you will need to verify your tool compatibility before use.

Verdict: This stacked dado set is an excellent choice for woodworkers who need clean, flat-bottomed joinery cuts on standard 5/8-inch arbor saws. Its low feed-power requirement makes it especially reliable for underpowered shop tools without compromising cutting precision.

• Blade Diameter: 8 inches
• Tooth Count: 12 teeth
• Arbor Size: 5/8 inch
• Groove Width Range: 1/4 inch to 13/16 inch
• Micro Adjustment: Down to .004 inch
• Included Components: 2 outside blades, 2 wing chippers, shims
• Coating: Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating

A great fit if you:

• Need to cut flat-bottom grooves and dados ranging from 1/4 inch to 13/16 inch wide
• Own a lower-powered saw that struggles with heavy-feed cutting tools
• Work with delicate woodwork that is prone to splintering
• Want resharpenable carbide blades with protective non-stick coatings

Consider something else if you:

• Use a saw with an arbor size other than 5/8 inch
• Require single-pass grooves wider than 13/16 inch

What groove widths can this dado set cut?
The set cuts groove widths from 1/4 inch to 13/16 inch, and includes shims that allow micro adjustments down to .004 inch.

What arbor size does this blade set fit?
The blades, wing chippers, and shims are designed to fit 5/8-inch laser cut arbors.

What is included in the package?
The set includes two outside blades, two wing chippers, and a pack of shims.

Can the blades be sharpened when dull?
Yes, the set features resharpenable blades designed for long-term precision and use.