Grizzly G1023RLX Owner's Manual page 41

Cutting Dadoes with a Standard
Blade
A ripping blade (described on Page 29) is typically
the best blade to use for cutting dadoes when
using a standard blade, because it removes saw-
dust very efficiently.
To use a standard saw blade to cut dadoes:
1.
DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2.
Ensure that the riving knife and standard
table insert are installed and properly adjust-
ed. Optionally, install the Model H4231 zero
clearance insert, making sure the center sec-
tion of the insert has already been removed.
3.
Mark the width of the dado cut on the
workpiece. Include marks on the edge of the
workpiece so the cut path can be aligned
when the workpiece is lying on the table.
4.
Raise the blade up to the desired depth of cut
(depth of dado channel desired).
5.
Set up the saw for the type of cut you need
to make, depending on if it is a rip cut (Page
35) or crosscut (Page 36).
6.
Align the blade to cut one of the dado sides,
as shown in Figure 55.
Blade
Cut 1
Workpiece
Figure 55. First cut for a single-blade dado.
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/11)
7.
Reconnect the saw to the power source and
turn the saw ON. Allow the blade to reach full
speed, then perform the cutting operation.
8.
Repeat the cutting operation on the other
side of the dado channel, as shown in Figure
56.
Workpiece
Figure 56. Second cut for a single blade dado.
9. Make additional cuts (see Figure 57) in the
center of the dado to clear out the necessary
material. The dado is complete when the
channel is completely cleared out.
Workpiece
Figure 57. Additional single blade dado cuts.
Fence
Blade
Cut 2
Cuts 3+
Fence
Fence
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