Dado blade

[Raeanne Dimick]

A [dado blade] is a [sawblade] that is used to cut dados (grooves) in woodworking. This particular type of sawblade is most commonly used on table saws and radial arm saws. There are two varieties of [dado] blades, the first is a stacked dado set, which consists of two circular blades attached on either side of a chipper. [The chipper] removes the excess wood and sawdust made by the blades. The second type of dado blade is called a Wobble Blade. This blade in particular is unique because of its adjustable hub that allows it to wobble on the [arbor], thus making a wider cut. The theory behind the complexity of a dado saw blade is that it is possible to create very accurate cuts without too much hassle. [Shims] are another way to accurately widen or narrow a dado cut, they are very thin disks that slide onto the arbor between the dado blades. by using these, one can ensure a more accurate cut than without.