Blade movement

[NJ Phil]

Took the plunge. Brought back the Porter Cable and picked up a 788.

There is some blade movement forward on the down stroke

and rearward on the up stroke.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Phil

[Dan-Woodman]

Thats normal movement for a good scrollsaw. That makes it more agresive on the down stroke

My first saw I ever owned was an AMT $ 89.00 and the blade accually moved back on the down stroke and forward on the upstroke. Neadless to say it didn't cut very well , until I reworked it and added a veriable speed,blower etc. I still use it today for thin material ,small jobs.

later Daniel

[Vector01]

This blade offset is common to the Dewalt saws. Check this out, it might help.

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