05J1301 - Dado Shims, set of 14
Stacking a dado to get a perfect groove size requires shims. Most of us have used tape, paper, brass sheet and other approximate systems that take a lot of fiddling around, including pulling off and replacing cutting blades and chippers. This set of shims makes all of this unnecessary.
These shims are not only accurate, but they are slotted so that they can be slipped onto an arbor between blades with tweezers; you no longer have to pull the whole dado set off to restack it. They are color coded by thickness, so no measuring is needed.
The set of 14 shims includes four each of 0.020", 0.010" and 0.002" sizes, as well as two 0.005" shims. Made from accurately thicknessed plastic that is oil and grease resistant, they withstand high torques and will not swell or distort. Arbor size is 5/8".
Excellent value in shims.
Made in USA. Patented.
Tape, paper and brass sheet require constant measuring and fiddling, and usually mean pulling the entire dado set off the arbor to restack. These slotted shims slide onto the arbor between the blades with tweezers, so you never have to pull the stack apart – just add or remove shims until the dado width is correct.
The set includes 14 shims: four at 0.020", four at 0.010", two at 0.005" and four at 0.002". The different thicknesses can be combined to achieve a wide range of fine dado width adjustments.
The shims are designed for a 5/8" arbor, which is the standard size for most North American table saws.
Yes. They are made from accurately thicknessed plastic that is oil and grease resistant and will withstand the high torques generated by a dado set running at normal table saw speeds. They will not swell or distort from heat or lubricant exposure.
Each shim has a slot that allows it to be slid sideways onto the arbor shaft between the blades using tweezers. This means the dado width can be adjusted without removing and reassembling the stack.
| Materials | Oil- and grease-resistant plastic |
| Color/Finish | Multiple colors |
| Dimensions | 4 x 0.020"; 4 x 0.010"; 2 x 0.005"; 4 x 0.002"; 5/8" arbor I.D. |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Includes | Shims in various sizes |
| Package Quantity | Set of 14 |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Dado Shims
Stacking a dado to get a perfect groove size requires shims. Most of us have used tape, paper, brass sheet and other approximate systems that take a lot of fiddling around, including pulling off and replacing cutting blades and chippers. This set of shims makes all of this unnecessary.
These shims are not only accurate, but they are slotted so that they can be slipped onto an arbor between blades with tweezers; you no longer have to pull the whole dado set off to restack it. They are color coded by thickness, so no measuring is needed.
The set of 14 shims includes four each of 0.020", 0.010" and 0.002" sizes, as well as two 0.005" shims. Made from accurately thicknessed plastic that is oil and grease resistant, they withstand high torques and will not swell or distort. Arbor size is 5/8".
Excellent value in shims.
Made in USA. Patented.
