DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw

[aj43]

Back on Feb 26 I posted a question asking for comments on the DW788 ("Any comments on the DeWalt DW788 scroll saw?")  I want to thank everyone for the many positive responses on this saw. At first I thought it was out of my budget, but I came across a special sale from one of the big box stores that saved me almost $200 off the list price, including shipping and sales tax. it arrived in-store last Friday and I picked it up on Sunday morning. It came basically pre-assembled except for the table (it weighs a ton - seems like maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the total weight of the saw !!!) and a couple bolts and thumbscrews.

It's a dream compared to my old 16" Craftsman. I haven't had time to do more than a few basic tests cuts, but I can't wait to start on projects.

Again, many thanks to "The Village People." Without your overwhelmingly positive comments I would never have gone ahead and purchased the DW788.

Now if only I can find an old posting here for an easy to use script font for scrolling.

-aj43

[Jim McDonald]

Bird of Paradise is a great script font. You can find it at dafont.com.

BTW, you're going to love your new yeller saw.

[OCtoolguy]

I'm so happy for you. Like buying a new truck! Nothing like it. Just no "new" smell. Exciting!

[jpburcham]

I just got mine as well. . Amazon put them on sale, and I couldn't say 'No". . It's been a great upgrade from my 16" Ryobi for sure. 

Happy Scrolling 

[OCtoolguy]

2 hours ago, jpburcham said:

I just got mine as well. . Amazon put them on sale, and I couldn't say 'No". . It's been a great upgrade from my 16" Ryobi for sure. 

Happy Scrolling 

Congrats! Now show us your projects. We love pics and they give us ideas and inspiration.

[CharleyL]

You will find that most text processing programs like MSWord and APACHE OFFICE and others have most of the better fonts embedded, so just selecting one that you like, and sizing it to your needs will get printable templates easily. I think they also allow importing fonts from other sources too, though I haven't tried this. Don't forget the Italics and Bold versions too.

Charley

[jpburcham]

I really do like the "Birds of Paradise" font from DaFont, except. . . . . No numbers with it.  

[OCtoolguy]

3 hours ago, jpburcham said:

I really do like the "Birds of Paradise" font from DaFont, except. . . . . No numbers with it.  

When you load it onto your computer, they should be there.

[barb.j.enders]

I also like Sniglet from DaFont.com

 

[jpburcham]

13 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

When you load it onto your computer, they should be there.

I must be doing something wrong then. . 

Running on Windows 10 enterprise - No numbers. 

[don in brooklin on]

1 hour ago, jpburcham said:

I must be doing something wrong then. . 

Running on Windows 10 enterprise - No numbers. 

You are right Bird of Paradise does not have numbers. 

One of my favorite script font is Milkshake by Laura Worthington

https://fontswan.com/milkshake-font/

 

[OCtoolguy]

Well, I'll be durned! No numbers?

[jpburcham]

10 hours ago, don in brooklin on said:

. . . One of my favorite script font is Milkshake by Laura Worthington

I like that one as well . . Thanks! 

[Puzzleguy]

kinda like buying a truck , but the TRUCKS probably 40+ grand

the saw is 4-5 hundred , and maybe lasts longer - in the long run

[aj43]

On 3/13/2023 at 12:10 PM, OCtoolguy said:

I'm so happy for you. Like buying a new truck! Nothing like it. Just no "new" smell. Exciting!

I sprayed it with imitation leather and pretend I'm driving a new car.