Dado blades for ts2400

[manhusbandfather]

I have the older ts2400. Want to know if an 8" or 6" dado blade is better? Is the arbor long enough to use this?

[BadgerDave]

Not sure how your older model saw may differ from the current model but the current 2400, according to the owners manual, is capable of making a dado cut up to 13/16". Unless you are planning to cut some very deep dados or using a sled, a 6" dado set should do the job for you and also be easier on your motor.

[manhusbandfather]

Thanks. Would you know if the speed of rotation using a six inch dado would exceed the maximum as per the manufactures specs?

[BadgerDave]

Just buy a dado set that has a RPM rating that is higher than the max RPM rating of the saw. The Freud SD-206 would meet that requirement.

[papadan]

I have the old model 2400 and use an 8" dado set quite often. No Problem