Popular Post Dad_Tech77 Posted October 9, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hello All Sorry if this is not the correct forum but I am too excited and wanted to share.....well she finally did something right after 23yrs of marriage!! And I am kidding as she gave me two beautiful daughters. She surprised me with a new Dewalt DW788 and LED Magnifying light for my birthday. I have been using my 20+yo Delta 16in and really had no issues and I had mentioned a year or so that this was my dream scrollsaw to have....raising two girls is expensive and I can't believe she was even listening to me I just finished setting it up and need to get used to it but any tips or tricks would be appreciated.....I am wondering why she bought me the LED Magnifying light? I guess she is telling me something HAHA Thank you all....hope you have been well! Ed crupiea, munzieb, OzarkSawdust and 12 others 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 She sounds like a keeper to me lol Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Those LED magnifiers are awesome, really helps to see the fine detail work. GrampaJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hi Ed: As Delvaughn said - Keeper for sure I just hope you were listening at one time or another, I believe she will be having a birthday coming up soon...LOL Enjoy your new toy Fab4 meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_Tech77 Posted October 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 39 minutes ago, Fab4 said: Hi Ed: As Delvaughn said - Keeper for sure I just hope you were listening at one time or another, I believe she will be having a birthday coming up soon...LOL Enjoy your new toy Fab4 I do my very best and thank you very much Appreciate it!! Fab4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 After using deltas and Chinese saws I finally traded(some of my beginning intarsias) for a Dewalt. I got her home plugged it in flipped the switch and waited for the noise to begin. There was none. I couldn't believe my ears .Such a quite saw and since then I bought a dozen on Craigs list one at a time .got to have back up's, lol. That magnifier is perfect for cutting coins but regular fret work it slows me down as I tend to not stay dead center on the lines and the mag shows me this. you'll love the creature comforts of the Dewalt. Rarely do i go over 5 on the speed dial and 1.5 on the blade tension. ENJOY!!! Dad_Tech77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Congrats on your new saw Ed. Enjoy, they are a very popular machine. Dad_Tech77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Congratulations... You have a thoughtful wife. My wife bought me a Craftsman scroll saw on one of our early Christmas'. It was the worst saw I had ever seen in my life, but I used it for many years and never told her how bad it was,,, it was the thought of her doing it that was important to me... Hey, we just celebrated 52 years together a couple days ago... Dad_Tech77, GrampaJim, John B and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Several years ago, I got a 788 as a combination anniversary and father's day gift. Sad to say it is in the shop right now, but I expect it back this week. That said, she told me to buy a new saw. So in the spring. I will be getting a Seyco or Pegas. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) You will enjoy that 788. I use mine as a spare now. In have an EX 21 and I love that one. Edited October 10, 2019 by rdatelle Dad_Tech77 and John B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 Congratulations on your new saw. Look forward to seeing what you do with it. You might want to make her a thoughtful thank you gift as one of the first things off of it. Dad_Tech77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 A man's greatest asset is a great wife. I've realized that for nearly 56 years. Be_O_Be, heppnerguy, John B and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 It's men that don't listen not women. Congratulations and happy birthday. Marg Dad_Tech77, meflick and jerrye 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_Tech77 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 17 hours ago, Scrappile said: Congratulations... You have a thoughtful wife. My wife bought me a Craftsman scroll saw on one of our early Christmas'. It was the worst saw I had ever seen in my life, but I used it for many years and never told her how bad it was,,, it was the thought of her doing it that was important to me... Hey, we just celebrated 52 years together a couple days ago... Aww congratulations to you both and sharing your story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_Tech77 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 5 hours ago, wombatie said: It's men that don't listen not women. Congratulations and happy birthday. Marg Say what??? HAHA.....I grew up with 4 older sisters, no brothers, and they beat me my entire life on how to treat women.....so I will be back soon...have to throw in a load of laundry and do the dishes.... Thank you too!! meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_Tech77 Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 17 hours ago, amazingkevin said: After using deltas and Chinese saws I finally traded(some of my beginning intarsias) for a Dewalt. I got her home plugged it in flipped the switch and waited for the noise to begin. There was none. I couldn't believe my ears .Such a quite saw and since then I bought a dozen on Craigs list one at a time .got to have back up's, lol. That magnifier is perfect for cutting coins but regular fret work it slows me down as I tend to not stay dead center on the lines and the mag shows me this. you'll love the creature comforts of the Dewalt. Rarely do i go over 5 on the speed dial and 1.5 on the blade tension. ENJOY!!! Thank you sir....appreciate it....can you suggest maintenance for the table? Do you put a wax on it? Although I have been scrolling for years, I am not that great on keeping them clean....any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Dad_Tech77 said: Thank you sir....appreciate it....can you suggest maintenance for the table? Do you put a wax on it? Although I have been scrolling for years, I am not that great on keeping them clean....any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated Wipe it down with paint thinner, then brush with a wire brush to remove any rust or discoloration, wipe with clean rag to remove any bristles and then apply two coats of Johnson's paste wax (yellow can from home cleaning department) about an hour apart. Then recoat about every month or so. Your table will be slick and nothing will transfer to your work to interfere with finishes. DO NOT use car waxes or silicone treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namunolie Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 what a happy family happy birthday to you~~ magnetic led is very useful Dad_Tech77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 17 hours ago, wombatie said: It's men that don't listen not women. Congratulations and happy birthday. Marg Marg. I listen to my wife when she tells me things. The problem I have is when she asks me to do a chores, she thinks I didn't hear her and asks me again and again. I guess she just does not listen to me as I reply each time she asks the same thing of me, that I heard her the first time. She doesn't seem to get it as she continues to ask me again every six months Dick heppnerguy Dad_Tech77, Scrappile, wombatie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_Tech77 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 8:49 AM, Jim McDonald said: Wipe it down with paint thinner, then brush with a wire brush to remove any rust or discoloration, wipe with clean rag to remove any bristles and then apply two coats of Johnson's paste wax (yellow can from home cleaning department) about an hour apart. Then recoat about every month or so. Your table will be slick and nothing will transfer to your work to interfere with finishes. DO NOT use car waxes or silicone treatments. Thank you sir very much for the details....will look for this paste. Appreciate it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronn65 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Let your wife and daughters know that blades are also good gifts, great stocking stuffers, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad_Tech77 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jronn65 said: Let your wife and daughters know that blades are also good gifts, great stocking stuffers, too! LOL...already top of my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Myer Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Greetings all... Almost seven years ago I stumbled upon scroll sawing on YouTube and thought, hmm... that looks like fun. I started doing some research on saws and decided that the DeWalt would be a good choice. It had mostly great reviews and was somewhat affordable. I realized that I was taking a chance by spending that amount of money on something that I may not like as a hobby but I fell in love with scrolling and am happy that I did pull the trigger on it. Once I got it I then started watching “how to” videos about the saw. The first accessory I quickly got was a foot switch. In a couple of videos, I was told that the saw may be prone to getting fine dust in the saw’s on/off switch and possibly causing the switch to fail. Apparently, a good way to avoid this would be to cover the switch with tape to keep the dust out. I figured, what the hey, why take any chances? I’m still in love with my saw, it’s been a real work horse. Now that the winter weather is on the way, I’ll be spending a lot more time scrolling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrush Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 6:39 AM, Dad_Tech77 said: Hello All Sorry if this is not the correct forum but I am too excited and wanted to share.....well she finally did something right after 23yrs of marriage!! And I am kidding as she gave me two beautiful daughters. She surprised me with a new Dewalt DW788 and LED Magnifying light for my birthday. I have been using my 20+yo Delta 16in and really had no issues and I had mentioned a year or so that this was my dream scrollsaw to have....raising two girls is expensive and I can't believe she was even listening to me I just finished setting it up and need to get used to it but any tips or tricks would be appreciated.....I am wondering why she bought me the LED Magnifying light? I guess she is telling me something HAHA Thank you all....hope you have been well! Ed get a set of the lever type pegas blade clamps. i put them on my dewalt about a year ago and love them Old Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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