Table saw arbors

[Walt]

I have a 10" Craftsman table saw and just purchased an 8" Freud Super Dado capable of cutting a 29/32" dado. The arbor on my saw, however, is too short to accomodate the larger dados. Where can I find a longer replacement?

[dnegley@archdesigngrp.com]

you must have the portable one, I have the portable DeWalt. I believe that they can only cut dados somewhere in the 3/8" range. You can not get enough of the nut on to safely operate the 3/4". If you find out different, or have another comment, please let me know.

[GaryR in PA]

It sounds like you have a direct drive benchtop model......
Good News!!: You can secure a replacement arbor that will allow you to use the wider dado settings from General, Jet, Delta, Grizzly, et al
Bad News!!: The "replacement" arbor comes as part of a new belt drive contractor's saw....:)
sorry but most direct drives (key word = most) will not allow you the additional width you desire

[Walt Sheridan]

Thanks for your response. Actually my saw is a Craftsman Contractor series belt drive, model 113.298031. I've tried contacting Craftsman but with no success. All they have is the original replacement arbor.

[GaryR in PA]

You may want to contact Emerson who probably built that saw for Sears.
I don't know if they would have an arbor that could be switched out for yours or not. Won't know if ya don't ask.