Best Budget
IRWIN Tools 1811865 Marples 8-Inch Stacked Dado Set
Irwin
Best budget dado set. It stands out for lowest price for a functional stacked dado set and adequate for dado work in pine, poplar, and plywood. Keep in mind that carbide dulls noticeably faster in hardwood than Freud or Diablo.
- 8-inch diameter
- Budget price
- Includes chippers and shims
- Good for softwood
Pros
- Lowest price for a functional stacked dado set
- Adequate for dado work in pine, poplar, and plywood
- Good starting set for new woodworkers learning dado joinery
- Covers all basic width requirements
Cons
- Carbide dulls noticeably faster in hardwood than Freud or Diablo
- Groove floor is less flat than premium sets -- may show ridging
- Chipping on plywood edges more common than with premium carbide
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