Accessories

I like "clean cuts"
I chose this set from the several that was listed.
1st- number of teeth on blades.
2nd- Price
3rd- Packaging
Have not been sorry for my choice. It has given me very clean cuts. The metal shims are sooo much better than the plastic shims. The package is very good - except for the plastic nuts used to secure the blades. One was broken when received. If it had metal wing nuts would give it "5 star" rating.

This one they got right!
Right up front I want to say I just received the dado today and have only run a couple sample cuts through scrap redwood, walnut and red oak, BUT so far so good. Smooth bottoms without tearing and accurate 3/8", 1/2" & 5/8" dado cuts. Very clean entry and exit; all in all, everything you'd ask of a quality stacked dado tool.

I originally bought the Freud "super dado" and found it less than super. The tool finish and packaging were substandard, and the dado didn't cut any better than the 20 year old Craftsmen 6" I replaced (this was a brand new tool vs. one used for 20 years). Upon reflection I noted that all of the Freud tools I own that I really think are top notch are the "Diablo" 2nd label products produced in Austria. The Diablo 16 pc. Forstner bit set is particularly superior to just about every other set out there, including Freud's own higher priced HSS and carbide sets.

Delta may have gone to hell in a hand basket in recent years but if this product (out of a ISO factory in China) is any indication of the quality they're capable of producing, don't write them off. Highly recommended at 2/3 the price of Freud. It's not just a good deal, it's a better tool.

Dado set
Have used this dado blade several times and I have had very good results with it. With the instructions for making dados in the undersized plywood I have had nice tight fitting joints.

Excellent Dado Set
After much research, I settled on this set from Delta. This set makes nice smooth grooves, no chipping or spliting. I have used it on 3 projects so far, all involving some sort of plywood or veneer. Love it, best bang for your buck for this type of set.

NICE CASE
I spent some time looking before I bought this set. I found them after I had made up my mind to buy the big D set,from Infinity.
Here is what sealed the deal, for Delta. For whatever it's worth. The chippers have to be lighter, they are not solid round. --Less weight on my lower powered saw. The case is great, it will outlast the blades. Also, the blades, chippers, shims, are well marked, 4 blade chippers not 2 blade, simple instructions, LOWER price, (another deal sealer). And, They cut like they should, Flat bottom. But, I also think it depends on the species of wood, for the cut you get .
So I'm a happy camper, Dadoing away