Customer Reviews:
 ***Top Notch Results*** November 28, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Chalk another innovation from Freud!! This Dado set makes perfect box joints. After trying a countless number of other jigs using routers, I decided to try this dado set. The most important aspect about using this dado, is the jig itself. Make a quality jig that is adjustable for finger width, make sure the miter bar has no slop, and the index finger is tight to hold the work piece while cutting the other slots. Once adjustments are fine tuned, results are flawless. The problem with using a router, is that its rotary cutting action from the bit tends to tear out the wood when the bit breaks through the slot. Using this Dado setup eliminates all that. Also, it's way faster than using a router. If I had to do all the experimenting over again, I would just buy this dado and scrap everything else. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone.
Can't ask for much more June 11, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The quality of the blades is great, there is a LOT of carbide on these teeth. I had no problems installing the blades or building the jig, the instructions were very clear.
The cuts are very nice, no tearout, only minor splintering with plywood. Certainly no worse than ripping or crosscutting plywood with a regular blade.
Tip: If possible, secure the jig to your miter gauge using a bolt rather than a screw. I simply countersunk a hole on the "blade" side of the jig and epoxied in a nut. This prevents the screw hole from slipping after a while.
Good value March 9, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
It works as descibed. The instructions for setting up the jig to cut the joints on the table saw are good, although i still had to mess with it a little bit like some of the more standard ways to set up that type of jig. It cuts real nice and clean too. I only needed something for doing various knotches for half laps and that kinda thing so for me it was a way better value than spending 300 bucks for a dado blade. Wish you could just run one blade only but other than that, I'd definitely recommend it.
Great blade! January 14, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This blade set makes cutting box joints easier and much more accurate, especially if you try to cut them with a wobble blade like I have been. It makes them square & precise. But there can't be any play in the miter gauge that the jig is attached to. Also, the cut must be backed up precisely. I glue a new piece of wood in the previous slot in the backer board each time I go to a shallower joint or it will blow out the back of the joint. I like the looks of my boxes now most of the time. Its money well spent for a good product. I would buy it again.
Simple And Easy To Use March 22, 2006
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
I tried unsuccessfully for years to cut the perfect box joint with a dado cutter. I could never get the bottoms of the groves flat, without filing and messing with it after they were cut. The instructions for the jig was easy to understand and build. After cutting the box joints with the Freud cutter, I didn't have to fiddle with them any more. This is money well spent for a cutter that is simple and easy to use, and gets excellent results every time.
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