Oshlun 6" or 8" dado blade for a Ridgid R4511?

I’m pretty sure it can handle an 8”, but considering the sudden proliferation of 4511s due to the sale that I missed out on cries briefly in the corner I’m sure one of other lucky LJs that scored one cries a little more has some first hand experience

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Not sure what the Rockler sale on the 8” model is, but I got my 6” Oshlun last year for $45.00 at Rockler… VERY happy with it…

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Right now the 6” are $70, and the 8” are $60

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mine runs a 8” perfectly fine

I’ve been running 8” Freud with nearly a full stack at times. Worked just fine – go with the 8.

The 8” offers more cutting depth (and more teeth) ....the extra depth isn’t needed often, but if you ever use a sled, the extra depth would be handy. Your saw should spin the 8” fine.

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What? Not enough power to power an 8” blade? Someone step in and correct me if I’m wrong but I would be SHOCKED. I’ve got a Delta contractor saw- probably also 1.5 hp. Very comparible machine I would think. No problems with 8” blades.

Check the manual on your saw.

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I checked my manual and it doesn’t say anything about what size to use, I have the same saw.

Thanks for all of the replies. I am going to get the 8”. Lots of good reviews, more teeth than the 6” on the chippers, and cheaper. I don’t see how I can go wrong. Cliffton, your review of the blade was what led me to looking at Oshlun! Did your saw fall under the arbor shaft recall? I just had mine done and they replaced the shaft so hopefully no flying dado blades will be in my future! Thanks again for all the feedback

I have an 8” Systi-Matic dado set that ran just fine on my old 1HP Craftsman TS, and even better on my 1.5HP Jet.

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Nope mine wasn’t one of the recall ones, though when i fired it up and raised it through the ZCI I did stand to the side :D

Go for 8”. I have the 3660 and has never had issue using full stack 3/4 dado. If you ever use a sled, you will need 8”. if not then 6” will do.

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