Should I get the SD206 or SD208

[ACobra289]

Amazon has 25% off right now. Should I get the SD206 or the SD208? The SD208 is about 10 bucks more.

I have a delta contractors saw.

The discount is shown once you proceed to checkout.

Thanks,
Bill

 

[DaveO]

A 6" dado stack should do about all you need, and won't be so taxing on a lower powered contractor saw. That said I run an 8" on my 2 HP Griz contractors saw without any problems.
It all comes down to what you can afford. Both will fill the bill, but an 8" has more capacity.
Dave

 

[ACobra289]

Thanks Dave. I was worried the 8" might be more of a strain on the arbor and bearings than the 6". Like you said, I will probably never need the 8. Heck, I may never need the 6 lol, but I have been thinking about getting a dado set and this is a decent deal. :gar-La; I'm gonna pull the trigger on the 6.

Thanks again.

 

[NCPete]

Bill, I use the 8" on my JET contractor's saw, and it performs admirably

 

[toolferone]

I always suggest a 6" dado on the contractor saws for all the reasons Dave said.

 

[junquecol]

Thanks Dave. I was worried the 8" might be more of a strain on the arbor and bearings than the 6".

Thanks again.

First, most contractor's saws use the same bearings as a Uni-Saw (6203-2RS.) An 8" will have better resell value. It is very unlikely that you will ever cut a dado more than 3/4" deep (half laps on 2 X 4 stock.) I have the SD 208, 8" Forrest Dado King, and 8" adjustable dado by Freud, all of which I use on my contractor's saw.

 

[JackLeg]

For 10 bucks difference, I'd get the 8". In fact, I may do just that. Thanks for the "heads up."
:wsmile:

 

[jimwill48]

Also, the 8" is usually available at the local Borg's - no shipping and instant gratification!!

James

 

[junquecol]

Also, the 8" is usually available at the local Borg's - no shipping and instant gratification!!

James

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