lawson56 Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Well as much as I hate to admit it,my Porter Cable is going on the Fritz!! It has been jerking,slowing down, speeding up.I have tried everything I know, made all the adjustments I can make.sometimes I have to make several adjustment with one plaque.I am hoping Lowe's will put their scroll saws on sale soon.I am wanting to get a De Walt. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Look at the Delta for less $$. My DeWalt 788 died 6 months ago and I bought a Delta from Home Depot. 5 year warranty. So far so good! bb lawson56 and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC1961 Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Keep an eye on Craigslist too. Sometime you can find great deals on barely used saws. I recently saw a Hawk that looked brand new for $450. Good luck! SCROLLSAW703 and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrscroller Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 SEe my post under the for sale. I just posted my Dewalt 788. I am in western Wisconsin/ Bill SCROLLSAW703 and lawson56 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Check Grizzly. They were selling the Dewalt with stand and light for $399.99 and free shipping. Can't beat that deal. amazingkevin, Roberta Moreton, SCROLLSAW703 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Craigslist can be good. If you are on FacePlant Facebook, check out Marketplace - like Craigslist, but you can see who is selling because they have a FB page. Look for a Hawk or Hegner (I love my Hegner). lawson56, OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 59 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Check Grizzly. They were selling the Dewalt with stand and light for $399.99 and free shipping. Can't beat that deal. I would call grizzly direct first. I've heard from a friend that they were months behind. Nothing in stock. SCROLLSAW703, OCtoolguy, lawson56 and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 6 hours ago, lawson56 said: Well as much as I hate to admit it,my Porter Cable is going on the Fritz!! It has been jerking,slowing down, speeding up.I have tried everything I know, made all the adjustments I can make.sometimes I have to make several adjustment with one plaque.I am hoping Lowe's will put their scroll saws on sale soon.I am wanting to get a De Walt. If you have a Rockler or woodcraft nearby, give them a call. I bought mine from rockler and they knocked $100 off for being a floor model. Had about 20 hrs on it. OCtoolguy, lawson56 and SCROLLSAW703 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollsawhero Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 I agree, look on Craigslist or the OfferUP app! I was able to find a brand new Dewalt for $450 - almost $100 less lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 8 hours ago, lawson56 said: Well as much as I hate to admit it,my Porter Cable is going on the Fritz!! It has been jerking,slowing down, speeding up.I have tried everything I know, made all the adjustments I can make.sometimes I have to make several adjustment with one plaque.I am hoping Lowe's will put their scroll saws on sale soon.I am wanting to get a De Walt. New is always nice!!! Show us the winner!!! OCtoolguy and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks for all the info.I made a list of the places,and will be cking them out.The Village is a Awesome Place.I hope to get a new saw soon. jbrowning, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 On 11/10/2018 at 8:18 AM, lawson56 said: Well as much as I hate to admit it,my Porter Cable is going on the Fritz!! It has been jerking,slowing down, speeding up.I have tried everything I know, made all the adjustments I can make.sometimes I have to make several adjustment with one plaque.I am hoping Lowe's will put their scroll saws on sale soon.I am wanting to get a De Walt. 7 Hey Bob, for a minute I thought I was reading my own post. I also have a Porter Cable. It is now making some amazing sounds, I can't even explain. I have fixed, poked, rebuilt, transformed, and prayed a lot. But now I really feel its time to upgrade. I used to refer to it as my Full Blown Porta Cable. I just have to hope it holds together until this seasons Christmas gifts are finished. Three more to go. Then NEW SAW TIME. Its been a long time coming. Keep us updated on what your choice is. I am leaning towards the 788. So much information on keeping up with that saw, and rebuilding etc. I like to tinker, so I feel that will be my next toy. lawson56 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 7 hours ago, jamminjack said: Hey Bob, for a minute I thought I was reading my own post. I also have a Porter Cable. It is now making some amazing sounds, I can't even explain. I have fixed, poked, rebuilt, transformed, and prayed a lot. But now I really feel its time to upgrade. I used to refer to it as my Full Blown Porta Cable. I just have to hope it holds together until this seasons Christmas gifts are finished. Three more to go. Then NEW SAW TIME. Its been a long time coming. Keep us updated on what your choice is. I am leaning towards the 788. So much information on keeping up with that saw, and rebuilding etc. I like to tinker, so I feel that will be my next toy. Oh our story is the same!!.I am hoping mine will hold together as well.I have 1 last show coming up on the 26th.I to am looking at a DeWalt 788.I will let The Village know.Keeping my fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 My dewa;t went on the fritz after 4 years and I bought a delta for $400 they are Warranted for 5 year. lawson56 and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 I wouldn't suggest buying Delta. See my latest posting. The company can't be trusted to supply replacement parts when you need them. So far, I have never had a problem finding/buying parts for any of my Dewalt tools. Just a heads up and my personal opinion. lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 2 hours ago, octoolguy said: I wouldn't suggest buying Delta. See my latest posting. The company can't be trusted to supply replacement parts when you need them. So far, I have never had a problem finding/buying parts for any of my Dewalt tools. Just a heads up and my personal opinion. I agree.. years ago on the forums I was on there was some folks buying the Delta P-20 and the Q3 scroll saws and then Delta went belly up or was bought out and they stopped making scroll saws.. there was at least a half dozen folks that had issues with the saws still under warranty and the parts was no longer available.. Only thing Delta offered was a discount on a few new saws still left in circulation which was the lower end 16" saw they had a lot of trouble with.. .. so in my mind.. the 5 year warranty on their current new saw is probably about as good as how far you can pick the saw up and throw it... That all said though.. I'm pretty sure Delta was bought out by some other company and this may not be the case any more?? I'd still be cautious with their tools though.. unless you're getting a real bargain like free or close to that with no expectations.. lawson56 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 I am having the same problems that you mentioned. The wife doesn't believe me because the saw doesn't do it when she is in the shop! I am also leaning towards the Dewalt. lawson56 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks for all the comments.It has given me a lot to think about. I will keep The Village Informed. And to All The Vets Happy Veterans Day!!!I know it was yesterday,but we are Honoring them today as well.Thank You!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heli_av8tor Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 I purchased my 788 from Grizzly when they put them on the sale mentioned above. I had it in my shop 2 days after ordering. Tom OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 I'm thinking Grizzly will probably be running a sale for either black Friday or cyber Monday.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 14 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I agree.. years ago on the forums I was on there was some folks buying the Delta P-20 and the Q3 scroll saws and then Delta went belly up or was bought out and they stopped making scroll saws.. there was at least a half dozen folks that had issues with the saws still under warranty and the parts was no longer available.. Only thing Delta offered was a discount on a few new saws still left in circulation which was the lower end 16" saw they had a lot of trouble with.. .. so in my mind.. the 5 year warranty on their current new saw is probably about as good as how far you can pick the saw up and throw it... That all said though.. I'm pretty sure Delta was bought out by some other company and this may not be the case any more?? I'd still be cautious with their tools though.. unless you're getting a real bargain like free or close to that with no expectations.. I found a great looking Rockwell 14" bandsaw model number 28-200 for $350. I'm very tempted. THAT'S when they were still making good stuff. kmmcrafts and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 5:33 AM, lawson56 said: Thanks for all the comments.It has given me a lot to think about. I will keep The Village Informed. And to All The Vets Happy Veterans Day!!!I know it was yesterday,but we are Honoring them today as well.Thank You!! I personally not a big fan of Delta as a company.. but that said. I thought this might be a decent deal. and these saws are so close to being a DeWalt than I imagine most of the main wear points are probably the same parts.. Anyway.. just thought you might be interested in this... seems like a decent deal.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-Power-Tools-40-694-20-In-Variable-Speed-Scroll-Saw/123488881835?epid=2254908595&hash=item1cc082ccab:g:0zcAAOSwmT1b6-Ev:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!49021!US!-1:rk:55:pf:0 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLAlston Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 11/10/2018 at 1:54 PM, octoolguy said: Check Grizzly. They were selling the Dewalt with stand and light for $399.99 and free shipping. Can't beat that deal. That ain't bad, at all. I bought mine (including light & stand) from Grizzly, also, back in June. I paid a bit more ($499.99 + shipping), but I still came out better than if I had dealt with a local outlet - which was selling just the base unit for $500+tax. I love my 788, even though it's presently giving me a hurdle, or two. But I'm sure that those issues can be easily rectified. I only wished that I hadn't confused the Dewalt with its Delta cousin. I had thought that the Dewalt was the one which came with the 5yr warranty. Oh well . OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 If you need parts for the new Delta scroll saw they are available. You are right the bearings are the same as Dewalt 788 and if the blade holder wears out pegas is a great upgrade. I have the Delta and the only issue was tightening the motor mount. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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