Just upgraded to a new playtoy

[JOE_M]

On 8/25/2017 at 6:03 AM, hawkeye10 said:

Dewalts quality is so sad and it reflects on their other tools

I know, they really suck. Sure my 18V drill/saw combo that I used to build my workshop with in 2007 are still on the original batteries and running strong but my god - the paint on the chuck has faded so much it really clashes with the yellow of the body and I even had to replace the circular saw blade once! And the DW735 planer I have is just terrible. I just had to replace the 3 cutters after just a year of running nothing but exotic softwoods like purple heart, bocote, and ipe. That's ridiculous isn't it?

[kmmcrafts]

2 hours ago, meflick said:

Good news all around then.  Two new saws.  From what I hear from everyone who takes their Dewalts to the service centers - most of the time it seems you end up getting a new saw if its still under warranty.  Makes me wonder if everyone there is like me and has no idea how to service and repair them!   Sounds like I could get hired if that is the case!  I can easily say, "don't know so we are getting you a new saw".  At least most people would be happy at that point! 

Actually they are probably farther ahead by sending out a new one.. I've rebuilt mine a couple times now and the parts alone run close to $200 for a complete new bearing / sleeve replacement.. Just remember the fact that DeWalt doesn't sell just the bearings.. so they replace the whole part that has a bad bearing in it.. so that price bumps up to more than double.. they probably figure why replace the rocker arm for $75 and send the saw back to the customer to have him / her wear out the other rocker arm in another month.. for many of us shade tree DeWalt mechanics we can fix that rocker arm up with new bearings with better grease for about $15.. If DeWalt rebuilt the whole saw like I do by replacing all bearings and sleeves it would cost more than that new saw.. because they don't change just the bearings and sleeves with new grease.. they throw whole new assemblies into it..

I've thought about offering up a rebuild service for bearings and sleeves.. but I doubt many people would want to put $300+ or- into an old saw either.. like I said.. parts alone run close to $200.. while not always needing everything new replaced.. I find that the most troublesome parts are actually the front portion of the saw.. everything below the table where all the sawdust lands.. I have to redo those about 2 times to 1 time of everything else..

[Bpardue]

I received a notice from Bushton yesterday and my new Hawk will be delivered tomorrow

[Dave Monk]

10 hours ago, Bpardue said:

I received a notice from Bushton yesterday and my new Hawk will be delivered tomorrow

I am anxious to hear your take on the saw.

[Bpardue]

13 hours ago, Dave Monk said:

I am anxious to hear your take on the saw.

I will let everyone know my thoughts in a couple of Weeks. My saw is out for delivery today. I should be able to test drive it over the weekend but I'm Traveling next week for work and may not be on the forum much.

[Dave Monk]

11 hours ago, Bpardue said:

I will let everyone know my thoughts in a couple of Weeks. My saw is out for delivery today. I should be able to test drive it over the weekend but I'm Traveling next week for work and may not be on the forum much.

I think you priorities are messed up. Surely that saw is more important than you job.