(788) One smooth machine - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Dr_Mudd · 09-23-2009, 12:40 AM

I started making some sawdust and all I can say is the Dewalt 788 is one fine running machine, no vibration quiet and cuts anything and it is so easy to change blades. I installed the Easy lift and it works great I wouldn't be with out it and it only cost $20.00, My foot switch from my old Craftsman works great, I also tillted it up about 3 inches and man does that make cutting a lot more comfortable and all these suggestions I got from this forum Thanks to everyone who made these suggestions to me. I even got my shop a little dirty but I have to admitt I did stop 15 miuntes early to clean up. One more thing I tried the FD blades from Mike's Workshop and they are terrific I will use nothing else. That Mike is one nice guy I tried to give him a gift as he is a Cancer survivor like myself and you know what he did? He sent me some free blades I can't thank him enough he is a real gentleman. Thanks again guys & gals, now I have to get cutting. Have a nice day everyone.

Doc

marshall · 09-23-2009, 02:36 AM

So glad everything has worked out for you

, I'm one of these days going to try that easy lift for sure ...................Marshall

lucky788scroller · 09-23-2009, 04:55 AM

Ahh yes, you are seeing the good side of life now...or as the beer guy says. "Yes, Dr Mudd my man,you ARE living the high life!"
There is one flaw in what your doing though.... That last 15 minutes could have been better spent making a few more cuts!! BTW, where in WI are you? Im in Racine County.

Dr_Mudd · 09-23-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lucky788scroller

Ahh yes, you are seeing the good side of life now...or as the beer guy says. "Yes, Dr Mudd my man,you ARE living the high life!"
There is one flaw in what your doing though.... That last 15 minutes could have been better spent making a few more cuts!! BTW, where in WI are you? Im in Racine County.

I live in Manitowoc WI. I will try and work a little longer but I still need to clean up when I am done for the day. I will try and cut it down to 5 minutes.
Doc

wood-n-things · 09-23-2009, 04:34 PM

Glad it's working out for you my friend...Mike is a heck of a nice guy.

justjimmyb · 09-23-2009, 11:31 PM

Dr Mudd
Some how I think the clean up part of the day you had to come up with yourself. ( not a suggestion from this forum )
Cause the only time I ever read about some cleaning up on this form is when they can no longer get to the saw!
Jimmy

Dr_Mudd · 09-25-2009, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justjimmyb

Dr Mudd
Some how I think the clean up part of the day you had to come up with yourself. ( not a suggestion from this forum )
Cause the only time I ever read about some cleaning up on this form is when they can no longer get to the saw!
Jimmy

You are intirely correct I did not get that suggestion from the forum I have been doing it this way for years, sometimes I make a mess but I just like to keep things clean.

Doc

tony coleman · 09-25-2009, 09:26 AM

ye guys in the US are so lucky,we cant get de-walt over here in ireland.
in fact selection is very small this side of the pond.good luck with your saw DOC

Dr_Mudd · 09-26-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tony coleman

ye guys in the US are so lucky,we cant get de-walt over here in ireland.
in fact selection is very small this side of the pond.good luck with your saw DOC

I know you would love the 788 but from what I see you are doing pretty good with what you are using now. Keep up the good work and thanks for the well wishes.

Doc

Riverlady · 09-26-2009, 06:14 AM

Doc how does that easy lift work and where did you buy it
Erin

09-23-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
Dr_Mudd Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20	(788) One smooth machine I started making some sawdust and all I can say is the Dewalt 788 is one fine running machine, no vibration quiet and cuts anything and it is so easy to change blades. I installed the Easy lift and it works great I wouldn't be with out it and it only cost $20.00, My foot switch from my old Craftsman works great, I also tillted it up about 3 inches and man does that make cutting a lot more comfortable and all these suggestions I got from this forum Thanks to everyone who made these suggestions to me. I even got my shop a little dirty but I have to admitt I did stop 15 miuntes early to clean up. One more thing I tried the FD blades from Mike's Workshop and they are terrific I will use nothing else. That Mike is one nice guy I tried to give him a gift as he is a Cancer survivor like myself and you know what he did? He sent me some free blades I can't thank him enough he is a real gentleman. Thanks again guys & gals, now I have to get cutting. Have a nice day everyone. Doc

09-23-2009, 02:36 AM	#2
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,113	So glad everything has worked out for you , I'm one of these days going to try that easy lift for sure ...................Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

09-23-2009, 04:55 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Ahh yes, you are seeing the good side of life now...or as the beer guy says. "Yes, Dr Mudd my man,you ARE living the high life!" There is one flaw in what your doing though.... That last 15 minutes could have been better spent making a few more cuts!! BTW, where in WI are you? Im in Racine County. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

09-23-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 1	Glad it's working out for you my friend...Mike is a heck of a nice guy. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

09-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#8
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	ye guys in the US are so lucky,we cant get de-walt over here in ireland. in fact selection is very small this side of the pond.good luck with your saw DOC __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

09-23-2009, 11:31 PM	#6
justjimmyb Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46	Dr Mudd Some how I think the clean up part of the day you had to come up with yourself. ( not a suggestion from this forum ) Cause the only time I ever read about some cleaning up on this form is when they can no longer get to the saw! Jimmy

09-26-2009, 06:14 AM	#10
Riverlady Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 134	Doc how does that easy lift work and where did you buy it Erin

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