BigBubbaG Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 My saw is a 23 year old Hitachi CM40, I bought new. It still runs like atop but has been giving me some problems lately. I used to be able to find parts for it at E-replacement parts. A few days ago a part broke and when I looked, the parts are no longer available for this saw. Any way, I sold a bike today. I went on facebook marketplace to mark the listing sold and , much to my amazement, there's a DeWalt 788 for sale less than 20 miles from me. Well, wish me luck, I'm meeting the guy tomorrow morning. Hopefully all will go well and I get a 788 in my little gray shed. Scrolling Steve, meflick, new2woodwrk and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Sounds like it was meant to be. good luck. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Wishing you all the Luck OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Hi Greg: Good luck, hope it all works out for you Fab4 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Serendipity OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Not sure where you're located... but if the deal falls through and you're close to Michigan.. I'm going to be selling a Hawk 220VS for about $200 and also a DeWalt 788 for about $200.. I'll sell the Hawk a lot cheaper but to do that i'll be taking the upgraded parts off for spares for my other Hawks.. I have about $150 in upgrades into that saw.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Good luck. You'll love the 788. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 I did it! I am now the proud owner of a DW788 NC Scroller, bobscroll, new2woodwrk and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, BigBubbaG said: I did it! I am now the proud owner of a DW788 Yay! Now, if you haven't already done this, go to Gwinnette Woodworkers on Youtube and watch the 4 part video on how to service you saw. Do that FIRST. I guarantee you that it has never been done. Buy some synthetic grease and a package of pipe cleaners and go to work. You will love that saw once it's greased and tuned up. AND parts are still all available for it. Congrats on your new toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 4 hours ago, octoolguy said: Yay! Now, if you haven't already done this, go to Gwinnette Woodworkers on Youtube and watch the 4 part video on how to service you saw. Do that FIRST. I guarantee you that it has never been done. Buy some synthetic grease and a package of pipe cleaners and go to work. You will love that saw once it's greased and tuned up. AND parts are still all available for it. Congrats on your new toy. Thanks! I'll do that. I did a little cutting with it this afternoon to try it out. The guy I got it from is a cabinet maker. He said he bought it new about 9 months ago. Used a couple times then just sits all lonely in the corner. That saw is not going to be lonely any more! OCtoolguy, bobscroll and meflick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Congratulations! I think you will love it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubbaG Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: Congratulations! I think you will love it. Thank you. I have only used it about 30 minutes and already love it OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran L Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Congrats and good luck with the new saw. Feels good doesn't it? Got my new Delta 2 weeks ago. Have only been able to use it a couple days. Tomorrow finally able to get back to it. OCtoolguy and BigBubbaG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Congratulations. Look forward to seeing and hearing about your work with your new saw. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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