Popular Post Smitty54 Posted September 15, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 I am 3/4 done with my second peace, using my $25 used Ryobi and had to stop. Between the Ryobi vibrating and my tremors it was just to difficult. So I ordered a DeWalt 788. I cannot wait for it to get here! I have been on the fence between a Quality scroll saw or a printer. The printer is no good to me if I don’t have a decent scroll saw. I have gotten some very nice stencils and templates on the Internet. You will be seeing what I can do with these in bragging rights. NoW I am waiting for delivery of something that has not shipped yet. jollyred, Dave Monk, lawson56 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Good news. I hope you enjoy your new saw. Smitty54 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Excellent choice. My first saw was a Dewalt and after I went through it and greased it all up it became even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Smitty54 said: I am 3/4 done with my second peace, using my $25 used Ryobi and had to stop. Between the Ryobi vibrating and my tremors it was just to difficult. So I ordered a DeWalt 788. I cannot wait for it to get here! I have been on the fence between a Quality scroll saw or a printer. The printer is no good to me if I don’t have a decent scroll saw. I have gotten some very nice stencils and templates on the Internet. You will be seeing what I can do with these in bragging rights. NoW I am waiting for delivery of something that has not shipped yet. Good choice, Not sure what you are looking for in a printer, but there are some decent used or refurbished ones available. I only buy used b&w laser printers myself, since color are a real PITA. Here is my favorite, we're currently on our 2nd printer in 15 years: https://www.newegg.com/aim-refurbish-aimq5912a/p/1EE-00GJ-000A5?Description=refurbished hp printers 1022&cm_re=refurbished_hp printers 1022-_-9SIABZM7KR1768-_-Product OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty54 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, new2woodwrk said: Good choice, Not sure what you are looking for in a printer, but there are some decent used or refurbished ones available. I only buy used b&w laser printers myself, since color are a real PITA. Here is my favorite, we're currently on our 2nd printer in 15 years: https://www.newegg.com/aim-refurbish-aimq5912a/p/1EE-00GJ-000A5?Description=refurbished hp printers 1022&cm_re=refurbished_hp printers 1022-_-9SIABZM7KR1768-_-Product Thank you Edited September 15, 2020 by Smitty54 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty54 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: Excellent choice. My first saw was a Dewalt and after I went through it and greased it all up it became even better. Does the manual show you where to greas? If not I can figure it out. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Here is a handy maintenance video for all the DeWalt 788 owners. Check it out if you want to have your scroll saw running well for years to come. Dick heppnerguy Smitty54, new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Same here, my first saw was a DeWalt 788. After 15 years still use it in the shop. Also Ex21 and Pegas at ArtCrafters. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: Good choice, Not sure what you are looking for in a printer, but there are some decent used or refurbished ones available. I only buy used b&w laser printers myself, since color are a real PITA. Here is my favorite, we're currently on our 2nd printer in 15 years: https://www.newegg.com/aim-refurbish-aimq5912a/p/1EE-00GJ-000A5?Description=refurbished hp printers 1022&cm_re=refurbished_hp printers 1022-_-9SIABZM7KR1768-_-Product I have a Brother color laser all in one and have zero problems other than self-inflicted ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Smitty54 said: Does the manual show you where to greas? If not I can figure it out. There is an excellent 4 part video series on you tube by Bob Brokaw/Gwinnette woodworkers that shows how to do it. Those saws come from the factory with little to no grease in the bearings so I would suggest learning how and doing it within the first year or at the end of the warranty. For me, I'd not wait that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Always exciting to anticipate something new. I know you will love the new saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 ONYA Smitty, no looking back now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 You will think that all of your Christmas's have come at one. Congratulations. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Your gonna have a Heck of a Great time when your New saw arrives,Congrats, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 enjoy your new saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 congrats on the new sawmyou will enjoy it. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Congratulations I am sure you are like a kid awaiting Santa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleguy Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Dewalts a nice saw -Ive had a couple of them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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