On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 18:30:47 GMT, igor wrote:

With my TS, I need to make some crosscut 1" wide dados in a 1" diam dowel,
about 6" long. The dados will be about 3/8" deep. I have a Freud stacked
blade dado set. I am concerned that once the teeth engage the dowel, the
dowel will start spinning. At least it will tend to spin. Even with some
small rubber-footed clamps I am not sure it will hold. To anyone who has
done this, is the torque a substantial concern? Any suggestions as to how
to do this safely? TIA. -- Igor

Hello Igor,

The V block support method will ensure safety. If however you are
making many of these dado dowels consider fabricating a support block
that fits the dowel perfectly. If you have a drill press run a 1 inch
bit through a length of straight and sturdy hardwood then rip it in
half to create a non tear-out cradle for your crosscut sled.