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Freud as well. The Safety Dado set is depending on the size in the range of $150-200. Great quality set, I believe only the Forrest dado is a tad better (and pricier).
 
The cheaper Freud is the one I use, I got it at Lowes for about 100 bucks. Does a decent job, much better than the wobble set I had, probably better than the others you might find at the bog box stores. I am sure it is not as good (flat bottom, chip free) as the Freud Safety or the Forrest.
 
I got one of the cheap $9 carbide tipped sets from Harrible Freight. And it cut like a $9 dado set, untill I took it to a really skilled blade sharpener and paid him $25 to fix it. Total cost $34, cuts like a $100+ set.

YMMV depending on the skill level of your sharpener. One advantage is that you can get the set sharpened to eliminate those annoying grooves at the outside edges of the dado and give yourself a truly square groove with 90 degree corners.
 
I got the Frued SD508 set for $120 from Amamzon on some super sale. I just checked and they are currently running $199.[V] The cut walls and bottom are smooth as glass. Great set.
 
this may be a really stupid question, but is it normal to use a 8" dado set on a table saw that usually has a 10" blade?
 
Yes. You hardly ever go deeper than 3/4" for a dado so you really don't need a 10" blade.
I believe an 8" will go about 2" deep. I've never gone that deep and don't know that I'd want to.
I have the Dadonator by Infinity tools. By far the best one I've ever owned. A bit pricey though at about $190.00.
 
Originally posted by ahoiberg

this may be a really stupid question, but is it normal to use a 8" dado set on a table saw that usually has a 10" blade?
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Yes, in fact, my first stacked set was a 6" and I've not found anything I can't do with it.
 
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