Old Dust Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well I wore out 3 Delta's so had to order a DeWalt. I know many of you use this saw, and I have a few questions. 1. I notice that in the manual there is no reference to lubricate anything. I had to constantly oil or grease my Delta's. Comments? 2. I suspect most do not use the "hold down" gizmo? 3. Bottom feed or top feed blade? If top feed, what do you do with the 'guard' in front of the bottom clamp? 4. How do you deal with the top arm to hold up? Any other suggestions to deal with this beautiful saw appreciated. Thanks; John Old Dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi John, You might want to check out Rick's site for some advice on your saw http://www.scrollsaws.com/SawReviews/DewltTuneUp.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagledrum70 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well I wore out 3 Delta's so had to order a DeWalt. I know many of you use this saw, and I have a few questions.1. I notice that in the manual there is no reference to lubricate anything. I had to constantly oil or grease my Delta's. Comments? 2. I suspect most do not use the "hold down" gizmo? 3. Bottom feed or top feed blade? If top feed, what do you do with the 'guard' in front of the bottom clamp? 4. How do you deal with the top arm to hold up? Any other suggestions to deal with this beautiful saw appreciated. Thanks; John Old Dust Hi John I use the Dewalt 788 and I feed from the top. for me it seems easier . Instead of trying to line holes up from underneath the wood. I removed the guard completely from underneath so I can get to the bottom blade mount much easier.I find it much easier to leave the top connected and insert the blade through the holes from the top . Of course this is my personal preference . They sell easy lift arms you can attach to the top arm , me I just raise it manually and hold it up with my left hand and insert the blade with my right. Hope this helps , Eagledrum70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi: Lubricate...I understand that once every couple of years to remove the back plate (motor and connecting rod area) and apply some white lithium grease to the wedge and any other linkages. I use a drop of "breakfree" on the upper and lower blade holders (around the bearings) about every third project. Breakfree will not clog (collect dust). There are a few ways to keep the arm up...Like mentioned the arm lifter. Make up a holder from scrap wood. You can also tighten up the screw that connects the arm to the frame. This will hold the arm up. Get rid of the hold down and lower guard. Makes it much easier to change blades. Quicky arm lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Here's a few posts on the Dewalt that might help... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3610&p=20131&hilit=dewalt+setup#p20131 I believe I did five posts total search.php?st=0&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&keywords=dewalt+setup&start=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPawRay Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Self lubricating. I always bottom feed and I use a block of wood to hold arm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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