amazingkevin Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Howdy scrollers ,no time to scroll as work is swamping my time.I" found a type two dewalt 788 in craigs list for 250.00.I had to drive 6o mile one way but it was none stop most of the way Very clean saw .He said he used it twice .Man is this saw tight .The blade tention numbers don't even get to 1 as it's so tight from being new.This is my trird dewalt ,the first two were type 1 and this is a type 2. Stogies, Rob Roy, Travis and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullyscroller Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Dang Kevin, great buy. I've always thought about sleeping in my shop with my tools. LOL sully amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Good morning Kevin Congrats on your new saw. Is that a Beauty Rest your saw is sleeping on? Doesn't look like it has left much room for you. That must leave you the floor. Darn women ... I mean saws ... Lol. Hope you enjoy your new saw and have a great day. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Good luck with number three. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks SULLY RON AN JIM I'm so tired and have to eat late at night when i get home.Everydays differant so my scrolling time will come again ,i'm prepared .I forgot to show the picture of the circular saw blade sharpener i got a while ago to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Knowing you have a toy is not enough. I hope you get to play with it soon. Larry amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson's Woodworking Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) It looks to me like you have too many saws and not enough time. I could defiantly help you out with that! I have been eyeballing one of those yellow beauties but can’t swing a new one right now. My old 2 speed Dremel is wearing out fast with all I have been putting it thru lately. I purchased it about 20 years ago when I didn’t know if I would use a scroll saw very much. It has held up like a champ with about 1000 hours on it.( I figured I might get about 200 hours out of a cheap saw like that.) Anyway if you need to get rid of one of those saws just let me know. I would be more then glad to help you out. Lol Enjoy the new saw you lucky Dog you. Edited January 30, 2014 by Wilson's Woodworking amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sounds like a real score, congratulations! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sure looks like a bargain piece of kit you've got there Kevin. Hope you have many creative years with it. . Rob Roy. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Kevin great catch, I've heard type 3 comes with a bed attached so you can scroll in your sleep. Roly woodworker13403A, LarryEA, bobscroll and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Good on ya Kevin, That's the way to do it! Bob amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Kevin Do you remember Gary's post last October on the DW light? http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/topic/7569-lamp-upgrade-on-my-dewalt-scrollsaw/ You might consider it on your new machine which has the DW lite on it. I made the change on mine and really like the improvement. Just a piece of PVC, some super glue, and a new bulb. I also really like "The Lifter" in the banner at the top even though my saw is not elevated at the back.: http://papasworkshop.net/index.php?id_product=8&controller=product&id_lang=1 Happy sawing! Edited January 30, 2014 by Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Congrats! Get as much rest as possible because you know once you sit down at it you'll totally lose track of time and be at it for days. Enjoy! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Great find Kevin, congrats. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Friends counrtymen and scrollers,lol i wanted to try the hegner but would have to wait to long to save the money .i'm very happy with the dw788 so i'll stick with whats been good to me.LARRY,WILSONS WOODWORKING,OLD HUDSON, ROB ROY, PHANTOM SCROLLER I CAN'T SEE YOU ,BOB SCROLL DOUG FISH AND THE INFAMOUS SPARKEY THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS..it's great to have riends like you to keep me in spirits.Best friends i ever had !!! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Well done Kevin that is certainly a great catch, well worth the drive I would say. Hope you get time soon to use it. Marg amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Kevin, Glad to hear that you found yourself a new saw for a good price. Now go do the right thing and make 6 more boxes of things. Dick heppnerguy amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Great score Kevin! amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 thanks marge ,richard an dan,this ones sweet tight as a drum .all three were used but this is the best of the lot.BUT i did find a problem with this one that i havent had on the other two..and it just happens to be the bearing i cant get out .Oh well live an learn,thought i checked it real good but for the 120 mile round trip it was worth it to get it with a minor flaw.. If i could get grease in the bearing it would last a long time.I have a hypodermic syringe thats used for exact placement of axle grease .i had it 10 20 years as i knew i would need it someday..Long wait huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I had tried earlier to give you a "thumbs up" on the new toy. For some reason it did not go! I have had that happen before; so I do not worry about it! Now, congratuilations on the new saw. But throw the excuse of a light away and go to a spring arm lamp and just drill holes in your saw-mount plate so you can move it where-ever you need it. I think I have mailed pics of mine. If not and you want to see some just email back-- amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman123 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yes Sir, that sounds like a steal. I have been looking at craigslist here for years for different tools and hardly ever see them. Congratulations. I have been eye ing those DW788's for a while. Only have to convinc the Mrs that I need it. Ray amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 the first one i trade my first intarsia pieces for ,imagine that!booy was he happy but not as happy as me i'll bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Good purchase Kevin, nice find, especially at that price. Hopefully, you'll get the bearing replaced without to much trouble, take care and enjoy your new saw. Len amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Prozora Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I think I would have trouble sleeping in my shop with my tools as the saw dust would get into my cpap and I would be breathing in all that saw dust. LOL! When I'm home I do sleep in my sewing studio, but I don't inhale all those sewing needles.... I have't sewn a stitch in a while as I'm staying in Sequim to help care for our mother. Well going down to the shop in a few minutes so best get crackin' Have a great day. Oh great buy on the DeWalt.... Fay amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 thanks everyone good things come to those that wait ,have the faith of a mustard seed.Pray often ! Wilson's Woodworking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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