Iguanadon Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) Excellent price for saw, stand and light... $399 http://www.grizzly.com/products/DW788-20-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Light/H7414 Edited October 23, 2018 by Iguanadon OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryC Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thats a pretty good deal at that price with the stand and light. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, TerryC said: Thats a pretty good deal at that price with the stand and light. I know. That's why I said the same thing and posted it. LOL, sorry, couldn't help myself. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) How you doing Iggy, things back to normal after the storm? At that price you should buy a back up, RJ Edited October 2, 2018 by rjweb OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 55 minutes ago, rjweb said: How you doing Iggy, things back to normal after the storm? At that price you should buy a back up, RJ Hey RJ, I've been sitting here thinking about buying a backup since I saw that sale... don't tempt me. LOL Things are coming along. I have my cutting area set back up and I'm a puzzle zombie again getting ready for an event this Saturday. Then I have a big 2 day event two weeks later so I'll be busy cutting for the foreseeable future. Thanks for asking. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 9 hours ago, Iguanadon said: Hey RJ, I've been sitting here thinking about buying a backup since I saw that sale... don't tempt me. LOL Things are coming along. I have my cutting area set back up and I'm a puzzle zombie again getting ready for an event this Saturday. Then I have a big 2 day event two weeks later so I'll be busy cutting for the foreseeable future. Thanks for asking. Look at Delta. 5 year warranty. Free shipping to Home Depot. I bought one after my DeWalt died several months ago. So far so good. bb OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) I looked at the Delta when my DW788 died a couple month ago the only problem i see is it doesn't stay in the set speed. It's not as aggressive as the DW788 which is a + and i do like the arm staying up . I will see how it holds up compared with the DW788 which was 3 major breakdowns in a 4 year period.. and it was a $100 chiefer and I have 6; month with no interest IKE. Edited October 4, 2018 by ike OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Back before I bought my first Hawk... I was looking pretty seriously at the Delta.. until that Hawk showed up for $100 I probably would have bought the Delta.. They are a lot cheaper and basically the same machine.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said: Back before I bought my first Hawk... I was looking pretty seriously at the Delta.. until that Hawk showed up for $100 I probably would have bought the Delta.. They are a lot cheaper and basically the same machine.. I'M Going to set my sights on a Hawk now Kevin. But, not until I find a deal like you did. I'm going to be studying all the Hawk specs so I can go in armed with knowledge. I'm not adverse to one of the older ones with the pulley/belt system either. I would need to know what models and dates to watch for so I don't get something too old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 15 hours ago, octoolguy said: I'M Going to set my sights on a Hawk now Kevin. But, not until I find a deal like you did. I'm going to be studying all the Hawk specs so I can go in armed with knowledge. I'm not adverse to one of the older ones with the pulley/belt system either. I would need to know what models and dates to watch for so I don't get something too old. Ray, they all have their good and bad points.. I like the DeWalt's Ex's etc etc.. I didn't like my Hawk for the longest time.. almost sold them.. but I kept on Trying to get used to them... why? because they are very well built... easy repairs / maintenance etc.. Being a production cutter all the saws I've had perform well and is more of a comfort zone opinion for me on the saws.. The two biggest points about the Hawk that sets it above the other ( for me ) is.. The blade mounting system is a no brainer once you get the hang of it.. Once the saw is set up correctly.. the blade mounts in the clamp the same every time.. no fuss no muss LOL.. Once you have the upper arm set to the height where it bottoms out every time the same place on the blade.. In the DeWalt Ex type saws.. one flaw that annoys me ( production cutting ) is the fact that you have to always.. lift the arm up.. Not a BIG deal but do that production cutting for 6-8 hours I have the Jim Dandy easy lift on my dewalt.. which is awesome.. but there is no such thing that I am aware of for the EX.. In the DeWalt / Ex type saws.. the blade can be moved up or down in the clamp ( ie every time you change the blade that blade could be mounted differently ).. not a big deal really.. One thing on the Ex / dewalt is there is slop in the upper lower arm and blade clamps.. so you have a learning curve to get the same tension every time.. for me.. I have to push down on the upper arm when lowering it at the same time as clamping the blade to get the tension good.. again.. not a big deal and comes natural at some point.. but again.. doing it production cutting for a while.. It's only milliseconds.. but why waist time at all if you don't have to.. The Hawk clamp has a bottom out in the lower clamp.. mount the blade.. the upper arm has a stop and once adjusted correctly that blade is mounted the same way every time... that tension is no guesswork every time.. Once you remove the tension and release the blade on the Hawk.. the upper arm is spring loaded and moves up out of the way on it's own.. Break a blade.. the upper arm pops up and says.. put in a new blade NOW.. lets get moving LOL Maintaining the saw is a 30 second job once a week for me.. but then.. not really any maintaining to a DeWalt / Ex unless you want to spend a half day taking it apart or just run it until you have an issue.. These are in no way a huge deal.. especially to a hobbyist cutter.. but once you get used to the Hawks system.. and go back to the other saws.. you figure out how spoiled the Hawk really did make you. LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuNcHiEzz Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 I wonder what the price would be without the stand OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 I couldn't help myself... Just placed an order while it was on sale. It'll be ready when I need it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 3:56 PM, Iguanadon said: Excellent price for saw, stand and light... http://www.grizzly.com/products/DW788-20-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Light/H7414 What a deal, Thanks!!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I knew you would fold, it’s a good deal this way you have one waiting in the wings, congratulations, RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Just received my new DW... Apparently I ordered it just in time, it's now back to $499.95 OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Iguanadon said: Just received my new DW... Apparently I ordered it just in time, it's now back to $499.95 I'm betting it'll be on sale again around the holidays.. but maybe not as good a deal.. glad you was able to get one at that price.. Do you still have that Hawk? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: I'm betting it'll be on sale again around the holidays.. but maybe not as good a deal.. glad you was able to get one at that price.. Do you still have that Hawk? Yes, still have the Hawk. I had a local non-profit organization that said they'd like to have it, I was going to donate it, but now I can't get them to respond to my emails about arranging for them to pick it up... Can't even give away a $1400 saw. LOL OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) I'll take that saw off your hands Iggy. Shoot, I'll even drive there and pick it up from you. And yes, I'm a non-profit to. You can ask my tax guy. Edited October 23, 2018 by jbrowning OCtoolguy, kmmcrafts and Iguanadon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I'll take it too Scott. I'll pay the shipping. All you have to do it box it up. jbrowning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 In that case I might as well make it easier for you. Just crate it and send it to Denver. It's closer. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rockytime said: In that case I might as well make it easier for you. Just crate it and send it to Denver. It's closer. Ya got me there Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Not gonna hijack you Ray. Just kidding! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Could always sell raffle tickets to win it.. sell enough tickets to pay for the saw and maybe a little extra for the time and hassle you went through.. say $10 a ticket and once X amount of tickets sold is when the drawing will be.... LOL that way you can get your money back.. and some lucky winner will get a saw for $10 well unless they buy several tickets.. .. I've done some things like that in the past to sell something that otherwise wouldn't sell for the amount I had invested... I'm sure many folks would gladly pay a shipper the money to package and ship the saw to them.. that is if you have a local packmail or pakNship type store where you can just drop it off and they handle the rest.. See, I was born to be a wheeler dealer sales type person.. it's in my DNA I think.. LOL Iguanadon, OCtoolguy and jbrowning 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: Could always sell raffle tickets to win it.. sell enough tickets to pay for the saw and maybe a little extra for the time and hassle you went through.. say $10 a ticket and once X amount of tickets sold is when the drawing will be.... LOL that way you can get your money back.. and some lucky winner will get a saw for $10 well unless they buy several tickets.. .. I've done some things like that in the past to sell something that otherwise wouldn't sell for the amount I had invested... I'm sure many folks would gladly pay a shipper the money to package and ship the saw to them.. that is if you have a local packmail or pakNship type store where you can just drop it off and they handle the rest.. See, I was born to be a wheeler dealer sales type person.. it's in my DNA I think.. LOL I like the way you think Kevin. I'm sure you have Scott thinking now. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I,m closer Texas, send it my way, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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