Answer by philip tweedy for What am I doing wrong when making lap joints with...
Have you compared the holes in the center of each blade?If the spindle on the saw is not level or is bent or the threads or washer areworn, that could be the source of the roughness.
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Answer by J12134 for What am I doing wrong when making lap joints with my...
My dado stack gives me the exact same results. Depending on the manufacturer of your dado stack it is likely due to the design of the dado stack. Direct quote from the literature that came with my dado...
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I can't help with the diagnosis I'm afraid, I have no experience with dado stacks and they're actually not permitted in Europe so that's not going to change any time soon! But your question #1 is...
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There is a good chance it is technique. You need to keep the piece flat near the saw blades. A little rocking action and each pass will be different. having the board flat from the beginning helps,...
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The chippers in the stack may vary in height. You can test for that by making a single pass and see if it is smooth. If the chippers are ok, then it is likely technique.Make sure you are holding the...
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What am I doing wrong when making lap joints with my stacked dado set?
I'm trying to cut some lap joints on a table saw using my stacked dado set. But the depth of the cut is inconsistent from pass to pass.Here's a picture of what I'm getting:It seems like I'm getting...
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