Using AN Accessory Dado Head

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Never use a moulding cutterhead in a bevel position.

Never run the stock between the fence and the moulding cutterhead. Irregular-shaped wood will cause kickback.

Give special attention to the grain direction. Make all cuts in the same direction as the grain whenever possible.

Always install the blade guard after the operation is complete.

The blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be used when dadoing or moulding. It must be removed as described in “HOW TO US AN ACCESSORY MOULDING CUTTERHEAD” section.

Use pushsticks, hold-downs, jigs, fixtures, or featherboards to help guide and control the workpiece when the guard cannot be used.

The accessory dado head set table insert (E) Fig. 55 must be used in place of the standard table insert.

Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or wide groove into the workpiece. Most dado head sets are made up of two outside saws and four or five inside cutters, (Fig. 52). Various combinations of saws and cutters are used to cut grooves from 1/8" to 13/16" for use in shelving, making joints, tenoning, grooving, etc. The cutters are heavily swaged and must be arranged so that the teeth do not hit each other during rotation. The heavy portion of the cutters should fall in the gullets of the outside saws (Fig. 53). The saw and cutter overlap is shown in Fig. 54 - (A) being the outside saw, (B) an inside cutter, and (C) a paper washer or washers, used as needed to control the exact width of groove. A 1/4"groove is cut by using the two outside saws. Position the teeth of the saws so that the raker on one saw is beside the cutting teeth on the other saw.

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Do not attempt to stack dado blades thicker than 13/16” (20mm) Do not use dado blades larger than 8” (200mm) in diameter.

Attach the dado head set (D) Fig. 55 to the saw arbor.

NOTE: If the arbor nut does not fully engage the thread on the arbor, remove the outside arbor flange and tighten the arbor nut against the dado head set body. Do not lose the outside arbor flange. It will be needed when reattaching a blade to the arbor.

Never use the dado head in a bevel position.

Always install the blade guard and standard table insert after the operation is complete.

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36-714B specifications

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One of the main features of the Delta 36-714B is its robust 1.3-amp motor, which provides ample power for cutting through a variety of materials, including wood and plastic. The saw operates at variable speeds, ranging from 400 to 1,750 strokes per minute, allowing users to adjust the speed according to the specific application and material thickness. This level of control is essential for creating clean, precise cuts, particularly for intricate patterns.

The Delta 36-714B comes equipped with a large 16-inch throat, providing ample space for cutting larger projects without the need for constant repositioning. The table, made of high-quality cast iron, is both sturdy and reliable, ensuring stability during operation. The table also tilts up to 45 degrees, enabling users to make bevel cuts with ease. This feature is particularly useful for creating angled cuts or for complex projects that require varying angles.

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