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Pages: 1 BC in CT Member Registered: 10/28/06 Posts: 60 Loc: Central CT Stacked Dado Question       #4714035 - 01/27/10 06:30 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   I have a Freud 8 inch dado set and have issues when using shims. It seems that whenever I stack the set with shims, the shims nest themselves into the threads of the arbor making it impossible to get a tight stack. When I tighten the stack the shims just get mashed into the threads. Has anyone else had this problem? Post Extras:       kmccolly Member Registered: 07/05/05 Posts: 735 Loc: Gainesville, TX Re: Stacked Dado Question [Re: BC in CT]       #4714089 - 01/27/10 06:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   This is a common problem with stacked dado sets. The solution is to get a set of magnetic shims which stick to the cutters and stay centered on the arbor hole. Forrest and Highland Woodworking carry them; as I'm sure, do other vendors. Forrest Blades Highland Woodworking Ken Post Extras:       Larry Nelson Member Registered: 03/07/04 Posts: 498 Loc: 6.6 miles from Medora, IN Re: Stacked Dado Question [Re: BC in CT]       #4714100 - 01/27/10 06:47 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Yes, I have this problem all the time. I know the answer, too. I'm just too lazy to get what I really need. magnetic dado shims 3 minutes late... Edited by Larry Nelson (01/27/10 06:50 PM) Post Extras:       BC in CT Member Registered: 10/28/06 Posts: 60 Loc: Central CT Re: Stacked Dado Question [Re: kmccolly]       #4714102 - 01/27/10 06:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   I haven't heard of those before but I will check it out - Thanks Ken. Post Extras:       HammerII Member Registered: 01/25/09 Posts: 85 Loc: Southern maryland Re: Stacked Dado Question [Re: BC in CT]       #4714587 - 01/27/10 09:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   have the same set and had the same problem until I tried using a touch of grease(I do mean a touch) to hold the shim until I tighten the nut. So far Its worked for me -------------------- Dirty little details man Post Extras:       Montauk Member Registered: 12/29/09 Posts: 26 Loc: Vancouver Island, Canada Re: Stacked Dado Question [Re: BC in CT]       #4714622 - 01/27/10 09:47 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Same set same problem. I have put the Frued shims away and just use the magnetic stick-ons that came with a Forest set I have. Perfect. John Post Extras:       Cecil Member Registered: 11/23/06 Posts: 1160 Loc: Western, NY Re: Stacked Dado Question [Re: kmccolly]       #4716262 - 01/28/10 03:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   It is easy to transfer magnetism. I would think that if I just rubbed the existing shims with a magnet a few times they would be magnetic enough to stick. I will try it. Shop is 9* today, so likely not today. -------------------- I tried not believing. That didn't work so now I just believe. Post Extras:       Pages: 1

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