Please check the distance between the blade and the dado cartridge before cutting. It should be between 1/16 and 3/32". Use the yellow plastic spacer attached to the allen wrench that came with the saw as a spacing guide.
you forgot to mention resetting the blade height in relation to the cartridge. Also would love to get a bit more info on plunging down to the blade and how you determine your start and stop position. love the pro tip on the light. pretty funny!
Your Dado Set has the limit lugs behind the carbide teeth, they prevent full engagement of the stack into the brake cartridge and allow several more revolutions of the blade, possibly doing more damage to your hand, best to use a conventional blade for both dado and 10".
My old saw is showing it's age and the motor is getting tired. I also thought the bearings on the arbor so I decided to check out the saw stop. I talked to a friend who uses one as a tech ed teacher. He talked to me about the cartridge replacement whenever switching to a dado. I was concerned about that and so held off on buying a saw. I wanted to see how the cartridge was replaced. It's no big deal after seeing how to do it. I'll be looking soon and I'm figuring better safe than sorry. I've done wood working for over forty five years and always keep safety as my primary goal. So, it's back on the list
I had no idea there was a different cartridge for a dado stack. I bought a dado set and a corresponding throat plate, but didn't realize you needed another cartridge. The people at Rockler didn't inform me of this when I bought those two items.
I'm not surprised. They didn't inform me of a few things as well concerning SawStop. I finally spoke to SawStop and informed them of the issues and that their reps should re-educate the floor people. Thankfully, the guy I was speaking to helped me out and gave me free shipping on the parts I had to order, which negated most of the extra cost from Rockler's salesman's bad information. However, they lost a customer for life after that experience.
New to woodworking and trying to determine if it is worth investing in the SawStop. Looking at lots of videos to determine how it works and how easy it is to setup. I appreciate you sharing and hope your channel is doing well.
I'm new to woodworking too, I've done some basic projects prior. Bought the jobsite Sawstop 2 weeks ago...I was using my brothers Ridgid and it always made me nervous. Sawstop is just an overall better saw, it was like night and day cutting with it vs a Ridgid table saw. Bought a Freud cabinet 60 tooth blade and the l cuts are so sharp and clean it's crazy.
You did a really good job on the demo. Simple and to the point…. Just wondering about your dado measurement pic and where you went to get it. Thanks, Michael
What about a 3/4 inch Dado? I have a Freud SD308 and the stack is too thick. The arbor nut only catches maybe 2 threads holding the stack on. My powermatic took the entire stack with no problem.
Several comments mention that you don't check the spacing, but you're not supposed to get the solid green LED if it's off. If it is off, the spacing adjustment is covered in this UA-cam video: ua-cam.com/video/fPFKcHhHY70/v-deo.html
Stephen Loughin Same here. I just installed my Freud dado for the first time and it actually lightly contacts the blade stop shoe. If I powered it up now, I’d like trip the cartridge. So, I am double checking the adjustment procedure now (this is a new saw to me so still learning it) so I can get it right in order to use the dado. It will be somewhat of a nuisance having to adjust at each blade swap, but at least it is fairly easy.
The Diablo dado stack shouldn't be used in a sawstop. The brake won't engage on a painted blade, because it blocks the blade from being a conducter. When it hits your finger, it will cut it right off. Just saying.
"First thing I'm going to do is grab the supplies I need....." No, the first step in the process is to unplug the saw. Common sense, but common sense is not common. Other than that, a helpful video.
Thanks for making this video! Saves us morons who prefer watching to learn rather than reading to learn a lot of time.
Thank you! Camera angle was extremely helpful. Just got a SawStop and plan on using a dado stack for the first time tomorrow.
Please check the distance between the blade and the dado cartridge before cutting. It should be between 1/16 and 3/32". Use the yellow plastic spacer attached to the allen wrench that came with the saw as a spacing guide.
Millerzconstruction congrats man! and thanks for giving back to the community!
Great video. You nailed it in short order with no fluff... refreshing! Thanks
Thanks for reminding us about your UA-cam channel 👍🏽👍🏽
Great Video. Never thought it would be that easy. Now I'm going to drop some coin on a dado cartridge. Thanks!
Thanks Nate! I'm doing this Monday when I get my dado brake.
10/10 Thanks thanks. Appreciate seeing the inside camera angle.
you forgot to mention resetting the blade height in relation to the cartridge. Also would love to get a bit more info on plunging down to the blade and how you determine your start and stop position. love the pro tip on the light. pretty funny!
Great video, easy to follow. Thanks for doing this.
Thanks for making this video.
Your Dado Set has the limit lugs behind the carbide teeth, they prevent full engagement of the stack into the brake cartridge and allow several more revolutions of the blade, possibly doing more damage to your hand, best to use a conventional blade for both dado and 10".
My old saw is showing it's age and the motor is getting tired. I also thought the bearings on the arbor so I decided to check out the saw stop. I talked to a friend who uses one as a tech ed teacher. He talked to me about the cartridge replacement whenever switching to a dado. I was concerned about that and so held off on buying a saw. I wanted to see how the cartridge was replaced. It's no big deal after seeing how to do it.
I'll be looking soon and I'm figuring better safe than sorry. I've done wood working for over forty five years and always keep safety as my primary goal. So, it's back on the list
super helpful - thanks!
Great video
You Forgot to Set the Cartridge Spacing, that is done every time you change a blade.
Oh that plunging looked quite scary at the beginning. First part of wood hit back of blade, why wasn't there a kickback?
@drywallrepairsolutions Keep up the great work Nate!!!
I had no idea there was a different cartridge for a dado stack. I bought a dado set and a corresponding throat plate, but didn't realize you needed another cartridge. The people at Rockler didn't inform me of this when I bought those two items.
I'm not surprised. They didn't inform me of a few things as well concerning SawStop. I finally spoke to SawStop and informed them of the issues and that their reps should re-educate the floor people. Thankfully, the guy I was speaking to helped me out and gave me free shipping on the parts I had to order, which negated most of the extra cost from Rockler's salesman's bad information. However, they lost a customer for life after that experience.
New to woodworking and trying to determine if it is worth investing in the SawStop. Looking at lots of videos to determine how it works and how easy it is to setup. I appreciate you sharing and hope your channel is doing well.
I'm new to woodworking too, I've done some basic projects prior. Bought the jobsite Sawstop 2 weeks ago...I was using my brothers Ridgid and it always made me nervous. Sawstop is just an overall better saw, it was like night and day cutting with it vs a Ridgid table saw. Bought a Freud cabinet 60 tooth blade and the l cuts are so sharp and clean it's crazy.
You did a really good job on the demo. Simple and to the point…. Just wondering about your dado measurement pic and where you went to get it. Thanks, Michael
Nice job
Thanks for the extra chance. Congrats on 5K. @jaybirdandhawk
Hey! I know you! 👍🏻 good job, Nate!!
Congrats on the 5K milestone Nate. @nomarwoodworks
Thank you .
What about a 3/4 inch Dado? I have a Freud SD308 and the stack is too thick. The arbor nut only catches maybe 2 threads holding the stack on. My powermatic took the entire stack with no problem.
That's a good question. 3/4 inch Dado's are common in my working also.
Congrats on 5k. @rlo27
Nice videos N8 & Congratulations on hitting 5k. @desidiyer
We put the recommended brand dado blades in for our sawstop but now it’s blinking and we can’t figure it out. Any thoughts?
Great work @geometryjesus
You gave me an idea. Mount an LED strip permanently inside the saw for visibility! 🤔🤣
Seriously I was thinking the same thing.
I like your dado spacer chart. Is that available somewhere?
it comes as part of the packaging on the Diablo dado set
Several comments mention that you don't check the spacing, but you're not supposed to get the solid green LED if it's off. If it is off, the spacing adjustment is covered in this UA-cam video: ua-cam.com/video/fPFKcHhHY70/v-deo.html
Stephen Loughin thx for sharing. I guess I should have mentioned that. I’ve never had to adjust mine though
Yeah, my Freud Dado set and my SawStop blade are just enough different that I have to adjust on each swap - go figure.
Stephen Loughin Same here. I just installed my Freud dado for the first time and it actually lightly contacts the blade stop shoe. If I powered it up now, I’d like trip the cartridge. So, I am double checking the adjustment procedure now (this is a new saw to me so still learning it) so I can get it right in order to use the dado. It will be somewhat of a nuisance having to adjust at each blade swap, but at least it is fairly easy.
Congrats ok the 5k, N8. Keep up the good posts! @goodie1580
Just wondering why you did not adjust the dado brake to the correct setting?
John Tutini not sure what you mean. Please explain.
I think he means the distance from the brake to the blade using the supplied yellow tool and top adjusting screw
Nice! Will the saw operate without the cartridge?
McLarty Woodworks I don't believe so.
Congrats, Nate! @heartandgrain
Congrats!! @stateofjeffersonwoodworks
Will it work without the cartridge?
Uriel Valdez no sir
Nate Adams Ill be damned!
The Diablo dado stack shouldn't be used in a sawstop. The brake won't engage on a painted blade, because it blocks the blade from being a conducter. When it hits your finger, it will cut it right off. Just saying.
According to Sawstop as long as the teeth themselves aren't painted then it will work just fine.
Keep up the good work. @4_Daughters_Woodworking
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Hey whats up @thetreeforge
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"First thing I'm going to do is grab the supplies I need....." No, the first step in the process is to unplug the saw. Common sense, but common sense is not common. Other than that, a helpful video.
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Thanks for the giveaway. Rcrich85 on Instagram
Looks nice and easy to swap out to a dado stack and cartridge, ThanX IG = 58chev_delray 👍
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