The Best Dado Blade Sets for Woodworkers

The Oshlun SDS-0842 is an 8-inch dado blade set made of professional-grade C-4 carbide with 21 precision-ground teeth on each outer blade. The arbor is a standard 5/8 inch. Six chipper blades are included: four 1/8-inch, one 3/32-inch, and one 1/16-inch that can make smooth channels that range from 1/4 inch to 29/32 inch. These full-body chippers prevent high vibrations while working to keep cuts straighter and smoother. Easily cut through plywood, softwood, and hardwood without leaving splinters. This dado blade set is designed to make undersized cuts which can be best when cutting thin plywood. Each dado blade set comes with shims to make micro-adjustments and a storage case to keep the blades protected from accidental nicks.

For a powerful stacked dado blade set that quickly makes smooth channels, this Freud SD508 dado set is a top choice. This 8-inch set includes two outer blades with 24 teeth each, a 5/8-inch arbor, six chippers, a shim set, and a storage case. The chippers come in various sizes including one 3/32 inch, four 1/8 inch, and one 1/16 inch. For extra durability that resists dulling, this dado blade set is made of a special material composition by Freud called Ti-Co Hi-Density Carbide which includes titanium carbide, cobalt, and tungsten. With a Silver I.C.E. coating, these blades will stay cooler longer while you use them, therefore avoiding the build-up of debris. You can use these dado blades on chipboard, hardwood, softwood, plywood, and many other types of materials that are non-ferrous. Easily make micro-adjustments to your channels of just 1/32 of an inch and achieve a smooth finish without splinters. For added safety, these dado blades come with an anti-kickback design to ensure safe operation.

The Mibro Group 8-inch dado blade set with a 5/8-inch arbor includes all the features of a durable dado blade set at a great value. The set includes the 2 outer blades with 24 teeth, four 1/8-inch wing-tooth chippers, and one 1/16-inch wing-tooth chipper, and seven metal shims. These shims will help you adjust the width for more precise cuts. Each tooth is electronically welded onto the blade at a negative hook angle for making smoother cuts, and they are made with premium carbide to resist chipping and dulling. With a maximum of  5,000 RPM, you can use this dado blade set to make dado, groove, rabbet, fillet, mortise, and tenon cuts ranging in size from 1/4 inch to 13/16 inch. Lastly, the stacking dado blade set comes in a durable storage case that prevents them from chipping.