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warren59 · 08-02-2009, 02:28 AM

The DeWalt don't have a arm lift because it was designed to be a top feeding saw and a lift is not needed. The same man that designed the Excalibur designed the DeWalt, the Excalibur does not have a arm lift, OK the 30" saw can be fitted with one, therefore the DeWalt does not have one. Putting a arm lift on a top feeding saw just adds another step, you have to pull the arm down. Now, before someone jumps me, I have a arm lift installed on my saw and its adjusted so that it makes the arm lighter to pick up, but will not hold the arm up. Long live the DeWalt
Warren

guitarman · 08-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Wow!! My saw hasn't been that clean since I first opened the box when it was new.David

Stoney · 08-02-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by warren59

The DeWalt don't have a arm lift because it was designed to be a top feeding saw and a lift is not needed. The same man that designed the Excalibur designed the DeWalt, the Excalibur does not have a arm lift, OK the 30" saw can be fitted with one, therefore the DeWalt does not have one. Putting a arm lift on a top feeding saw just adds another step, you have to pull the arm down. Now, before someone jumps me, I have a arm lift installed on my saw and its adjusted so that it makes the arm lighter to pick up, but will not hold the arm up. Long live the DeWalt
Warren

Hey Warren, I'm glad you like your Dewalt I think most owners do. I'm just saying by some of the posts I read on this forum it looks to me a lot of Dewalt 788 owners prefer to have the option. So all I'm saying is put the dang thing on the saw to start with and make the tension adjustable. Thats what I would call making your product better. You Know more user friendly. Kind of like me. lol Have a nice day.

lucky788scroller · 08-04-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoney

. what do you expect from people that Killed the Delta P20, and the whole Delta scroll saw line, instead of upgrading the P20 into a world class scroll saw? Boy I'm glad I got that off my chest I feel better already!

for listening.

What I think...... If Delta didnt get their head up their a$$ they could have managed their business good enough that they could have maintained their line of tools on their own, without getting bought out!

D Rogerson · 08-05-2009, 04:57 PM

I recently purchased the EZ-Lift and like Sally, found the fit a bit awkward, so i added two additional washers at the lower end of the spring so it sits away and doesn't rub on the saw housing. Works great for me.

lucky788scroller · 05-30-2012, 09:27 PM

One thing I notice when looking at the "bigfoot" is that it would get in the way when trying to place your wood on the table while inserting the blade through the hole.What good is holding the upper arm up to rethread the blade when the bigfoot leg will be in the way?

wood-n-things · 05-30-2012, 10:52 PM

This fellah who was touting the big foot system has been dealt with. It was his site he was spamming for.

edward · 05-31-2012, 12:15 AM

I've had my easy lift for over a year, and really like it, makes it easy to change blades and thread the blade through the holes. Very easy to set up. Got mine through Wildwood Designs, as a christmas present. Edward

KarlB · 05-31-2012, 12:38 AM

Thank you Mike!

Clearly looking after his own interests!

Karl

Ramjet · 06-01-2012, 03:36 PM

Has anyone looked at Rick Hutchon, Rick's Scrollsaw for information on the Dewalt? He shows where to adjust the arm.
Roger

08-02-2009, 11:14 AM	#32
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05-30-2012, 09:27 PM	#36
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One thing I notice when looking at the "bigfoot" is that it would get in the way when trying to place your wood on the table while inserting the blade through the hole.What good is holding the upper arm up to rethread the blade when the bigfoot leg will be in the way? __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

05-30-2012, 10:52 PM	#37
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,566 Thanks: 50 Thanked 381 Times in 281 Posts	This fellah who was touting the big foot system has been dealt with. It was his site he was spamming for. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

05-31-2012, 12:15 AM	#38
edward Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philadelphia Posts: 520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I've had my easy lift for over a year, and really like it, makes it easy to change blades and thread the blade through the holes. Very easy to set up. Got mine through Wildwood Designs, as a christmas present. Edward __________________ http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...00&ppuser=6384

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08-02-2009, 02:28 AM	#31
warren59 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The DeWalt don't have a arm lift because it was designed to be a top feeding saw and a lift is not needed. The same man that designed the Excalibur designed the DeWalt, the Excalibur does not have a arm lift, OK the 30" saw can be fitted with one, therefore the DeWalt does not have one. Putting a arm lift on a top feeding saw just adds another step, you have to pull the arm down. Now, before someone jumps me, I have a arm lift installed on my saw and its adjusted so that it makes the arm lighter to pick up, but will not hold the arm up. Long live the DeWalt Warren

08-05-2009, 04:57 PM	#35
D Rogerson Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I recently purchased the EZ-Lift and like Sally, found the fit a bit awkward, so i added two additional washers at the lower end of the spring so it sits away and doesn't rub on the saw housing. Works great for me.

05-31-2012, 12:38 AM	#39
KarlB Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you Mike! Clearly looking after his own interests! Karl

06-01-2012, 03:36 PM	#40
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Has anyone looked at Rick Hutchon, Rick's Scrollsaw for information on the Dewalt? He shows where to adjust the arm. Roger

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