Popular Tools' 10-inch negative-hook dado set with 1" bore — built for industrial radial arm saws, large sliding compound miter saws, and melamine cutting on heavy production machines. The 2° negative hook angle resists self-feeding on overhead pulldown machines and reduces tear-out on the bottom surface of laminate, melamine, and double-sided veneers.
What's included
- 2 × 10" outside blades — 40 teeth each, matched right-hand and left-hand pair, 2° negative hook, 1" bore
- Multiple 8-tooth full-body chippers in 1/8" and 1/16" kerfs for a total stack width up to 13/16"
- Shim set
- Wooden storage case
Why Popular Tools chippers
Popular Tools chippers feature laser-cut bodies that remove nearly half the steel from the chipper plate. Reduced rotational mass means faster spin-up, less vibration on the arbor, easier startup, and quieter operation under load — without compromising carbide tip strength or chipper structural integrity. It's a small detail you'll feel every time the saw comes up to speed.
Specifications
- Diameter: 10"
- Outside teeth: 40
- Chipper teeth: 8 per chipper
- Hook angle: 2° negative
- Bore: 1"
- Maximum stack width: 13/16"
- SKU: DA1040N
Best for
- Industrial radial arm saws with 1" arbor — the negative hook prevents the blade from self-feeding into the workpiece on the pull cut
- Large sliding compound miter saws running dado configurations
- Melamine and laminate production — reduces chipout on the bottom-side coating
- Double-sided veneered panel work
Not recommended for primary use on a standard table saw. For table-saw use, see the positive-hook DA1040.
Other configurations
- Positive-hook version for industrial table saws: DA1040 (1" bore)
- 8" negative-hook version: DA840N (5/8" bore)
- 12" negative-hook version: DA1240N (1" bore)
Custom bore, pinhole, or keyway? Modified in-house.
Popular Tools operates a full machine shop with wire EDM, precision lathes, and mills. They can bore the center hole to a custom arbor size, add pinhole drive patterns, cut keyways, or split blades for specialized mounting.
- Ships in 1-3 business days from the Popular Tools machine shop
- Rush option: $30 per blade for priority handling
- Tight tolerances and minimal runout
Learn more → or call (855) 628-7297 for a quote.
Compatibility
- Industrial radial arm saws, large SCMS, or table saws with 1" arbor and 10" dado capability
- 1" arbor with sufficient length for the full dado stack
- ⚠ NOT compatible with SawStop table saws.
Setup & safety
- Outside saws always mount on the outside of the stack, chippers between them
- Never run chippers without both outside saws installed
- Confirm rotation direction on every piece before tightening
- On radial arm saws, always pull the saw through the workpiece — never push
- Make a test cut in scrap to verify width before cutting workpieces
- Follow OSHA guidelines, wear eye protection, keep hands clear of rotating tools
Frequently asked questions
Why negative hook instead of positive?
Negative-hook teeth lean backward relative to the blade rotation, which resists the blade's tendency to grab and self-feed into the workpiece. This is essential on radial arm and overhead pulldown machines — a positive-hook blade on a radial arm saw can lurch forward dangerously. Negative hook also reduces chipout on melamine and laminate bottom surfaces.
Can I use this on my table saw?
Technically yes, but you'll lose feed rate efficiency. If table saw is your primary use, get the DA1040 instead.
Will this work with my SawStop?
No. This dado set is not compatible with SawStop table saws.
Can the blades be re-sharpened?
Yes. Standard carbide-tip sharpening.
