Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Dados on coumpound sliding saws?

New here, and looking for advice

I have a dewalt 12" coumpound slider and was wondering if I could use a 10" dado blade on it(I can't find a 12" dado)

Thanks in advance for the help.

Hey Drifter,
I'll just throw a few thoughts out with the understanding that I haven't spent any time around a 12" compound slider because I have a radial and chop saw. My first thought however is "bad idea". Why? Because of these questions rolling in my head.

1) Does the table have clearance width for a dato blade?

2) Can you set a stop for the closing depth to create a uniform dato?

3) If yes to the above, will you even be able to get a 10" dato blade to close fully on a 12" saw.

4) The increased amount that the dato blade will make the saw want to run toward you is a bit uneasy

5) Last but not least, I'm assuming that if you have a 12" slider you have a table saw.......MUCH better choice for making your datos.

Later,
Countrymac

if you just have a few , make multiple passes as close together as you can then clen it up with a chisel

I find thats quicker than setting up the dado blade lots of times

make your two precise side cuts then just go at the waste material

It's not wise to try and use any type of dado cutter on a miter saw.

You would be a whole lot better buying or using a router "if you don't have one" and route the dados. Much safer too.

Thank you gentlemen, learning as I go and looking forward to more advice.

My experience is in steel, can build just about anything I want, but , have decided to try my hand in wood and appreciate the patience of you all in my learning curve.

Thanks
drifter