CMT 230.524.08 Precision 8" Dado Set

The CMT Precision Dado Set - 8 in. with 24+24 Teeth is a professional-grade stacked dado blade system engineered to cut flat-bottom grooves, rabbets, and box joints with exceptional precision. Combining an ATB 20 deg. tooth profile on the outer blades with FLAT-ground chippers, this set delivers virtually splinter-free cuts across solid hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, laminate, and melamine. The -12 deg. negative hook angle gives the cutter controlled, smooth feeding behavior - reducing tear-out and helping woodworkers achieve clean, consistent results in demanding cabinetry and joinery applications. With a kerf range spanning 1/4 in. to 29/32 in., a single set covers the full spectrum of dado and groove widths needed in professional and shop environments.

Key Features

ATB 20 deg. + FLAT tooth configuration - the alternate top bevel grind on the outer blades slices wood fibers cleanly at the groove walls, while the flat-ground chippers clear waste from the bottom, leaving a smooth, flat dado floor ready for joinery without additional cleanup.

-12 deg. negative hook angle - reduces aggressive blade grab and self-feeding behavior, giving the operator better control on the table saw or radial arm saw and minimizing the risk of tear-out on sensitive veneered surfaces and melamine faces.

Kerf range of 1/4 in. to 29/32 in. - a single set covers the full range of standard dado, rabbet, and groove widths, eliminating the need for multiple specialized sets and making this a versatile solution for cabinet shops and furniture makers.

8 in. diameter with 24+24 teeth - the two 24-tooth outer blades provide adequate tooth count for smooth wall finish on both sides of the cut across a wide range of wood species and sheet goods.

5/8 in. bore (15.88mm) - fits the standard arbor size found on most stationary table saws and radial arm saws, making integration into common shop equipment straightforward.

HW (hard metal / carbide) cutting material - carbide-tipped teeth maintain edge retention far longer than high-speed steel, reducing resharpening frequency and keeping the set productive over extended use.

Maximum speed of 6,000 RPM - rated for the operating speeds of standard table saw motors, providing a defined safe operating envelope for confident use in production and hobbyist shop settings.

Inside blade thickness options of 3.2mm, 2.4mm, and 1.6mm - the graduated chipper blade thicknesses give woodworkers the precise combination needed to dial in exact groove widths, with fine-tuning shims available for the most accurate fit.

Why This Product

• For woodworkers who need to cut grooves ranging from 1/4 in. all the way to 29/32 in., this set eliminates the compromise of using a single fixed-width dado blade - one set handles shelf dadoes, drawer-bottom grooves, rabbet joints, and box joints without changing equipment.