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I've used a 8" Forrest Dado king on my 500 for twenty years, with no problems.
After upgrading to 510, the 510 dado insert works just fine with 3/4" dados.

I recently upgraded my 500 to a 510.
Has any one modified the 500 shaper fence to use on a 510 table?

I was told by a "Redneck" friend that they're pretty good eating.

I've been using a 8" Forrest Dado king for about fifteen years. I've had no problems, or complaints.

I've used a Forrest Dado king 8" for years on my shopsmith. Never had a problem.
Matter a fact I just used it to make shelving at my son's new house, with my old .75 hp Dewalt MBF RAS. I had to feed a little slower, but worked fine.

This little $2.00 on sale item from Harbor Freight is a life saver.
I can pick up a screw with it, or other larger objects.

Thanks for the replies.
I think I'll start with cutting off 14". I have a ridgid pipe cutter.
I tend to subscribe to the "I cut it twice, and it's still too short theory":eek: .
But this time, I'll be cautious.
Thanks again.

Jim

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