The Jim Dandy EZ-Lift Arm - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Scrolling Days · 07-29-2009, 02:14 AM

I'm cutting a puzzle with about 25 inside cuts, and I'm starting to appreciate what you fretworkers go through with your frequent blade reinsertions.

I have a Dewalt 788 and am considering purchasing the Jim Dandy EZ-Lift Arm attachment. Does anyone have familiarity with this or something similar? Does it work well? Does the constant weight of it on the upper arm affect the performance or longevity of the saw?

Here is a link to the accessory.
Jim Dandy Products: Products

Thanks.

scrollpup · 07-29-2009, 03:31 AM

Hi Shawn, I have the 788 also, but have never had a problem with the lift....that said, have you tried tightening the nut/bolt almost directly behind the the "D" on De walt? That helped me out ....

Jerry..... PS Sorry I didn't have a smart comment for this one

smw6442 · 07-29-2009, 04:22 AM

Hi Shawn, i have the jim dandy ez-lift are on my 788 and its works great you can buy them for a bout 20 bucks. works great for holding the upper arm up so you can insert blades eaiser.. I would say to buy one.. very easy to install.. steve

pat c · 07-29-2009, 07:06 AM

Ditto what Steve said. I can't see any reason that the lift would ever effect the saw's longevity. Pat

Richard Grover · 07-29-2009, 12:13 PM

I too have the Dewalt 788. For a long time I was too "cheap" to buy the lift figuring a block of wood would serve the same purpose. Now having used the lift arm for some time I don't know why I didn't get it sooner. If you think it comes in handt with 25 interior cuts, just wait until you try something with several hundred interior cuts - you will be glad you spent the $20.00

DG Dewalt 788

lucky788scroller · 07-29-2009, 12:43 PM

I have the easylift on two of my dewalts. It is worth the $20.Ive had it on the saws for years and it hasnt caused any problems at all. With it installed it sure helps with fretwork. Once you got it on your saw, every once in a while use some dry lube on the brass bushing supplied with it.If that is neglected eventually you will wear out the slot in the easylift arm DAMHIKT . Its $20 well spent.

normded · 07-29-2009, 01:00 PM

I love the lift kit if you want to see it work go watch one of steve goods videos he uses it. scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com

Jerry

Bill Wilson · 07-29-2009, 01:43 PM

Another vote for the easy lift. That and a footswitch are the 2 best accessories you can get, IMHO.

Sally · 07-29-2009, 03:26 PM

I recently bought it and installed it because of the recommendations on this list. I found the spring hard to position - that's probably a good thing. I've only used it a couple of time but found I need a counter weight attached to the end. I am glad I got it - I know I'll use it more and more.

Janette · 07-29-2009, 03:41 PM

I've got the ez lift and wouldn't be without it. Even tho I don't do fret work, it comes in handy more than I probably realize unless I took it off! Definitely a must have.

07-29-2009, 02:14 AM	#1
Scrolling Days Iron Man Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Out fighting bad guys Posts: 3,170 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 42 Thanked 96 Times in 81 Posts	The Jim Dandy EZ-Lift Arm I'm cutting a puzzle with about 25 inside cuts, and I'm starting to appreciate what you fretworkers go through with your frequent blade reinsertions. I have a Dewalt 788 and am considering purchasing the Jim Dandy EZ-Lift Arm attachment. Does anyone have familiarity with this or something similar? Does it work well? Does the constant weight of it on the upper arm affect the performance or longevity of the saw? Here is a link to the accessory. Jim Dandy Products: Products Thanks. __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

07-29-2009, 03:31 AM	#2
scrollpup one cut at a time Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 2,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Shawn, I have the 788 also, but have never had a problem with the lift....that said, have you tried tightening the nut/bolt almost directly behind the the "D" on De walt? That helped me out .... Jerry..... PS Sorry I didn't have a smart comment for this one __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory....

07-29-2009, 07:06 AM	#4
pat c Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Woodbine,Ga Posts: 490 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ditto what Steve said. I can't see any reason that the lift would ever effect the saw's longevity. Pat __________________ Woodworking is Therapy.... some of us need more therapy than others.

07-29-2009, 12:43 PM	#6
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the easylift on two of my dewalts. It is worth the $20.Ive had it on the saws for years and it hasnt caused any problems at all. With it installed it sure helps with fretwork. Once you got it on your saw, every once in a while use some dry lube on the brass bushing supplied with it.If that is neglected eventually you will wear out the slot in the easylift arm DAMHIKT . Its $20 well spent. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

07-29-2009, 01:43 PM	#8
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 1,884 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 69 Posts	Another vote for the easy lift. That and a footswitch are the 2 best accessories you can get, IMHO. __________________ Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter. Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."

07-29-2009, 04:22 AM	#3
smw6442 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Shawn, i have the jim dandy ez-lift are on my 788 and its works great you can buy them for a bout 20 bucks. works great for holding the upper arm up so you can insert blades eaiser.. I would say to buy one.. very easy to install.. steve

07-29-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
Richard Grover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I too have the Dewalt 788. For a long time I was too "cheap" to buy the lift figuring a block of wood would serve the same purpose. Now having used the lift arm for some time I don't know why I didn't get it sooner. If you think it comes in handt with 25 interior cuts, just wait until you try something with several hundred interior cuts - you will be glad you spent the $20.00 DG Dewalt 788

07-29-2009, 01:00 PM	#7
normded Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 483 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I love the lift kit if you want to see it work go watch one of steve goods videos he uses it. scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com Jerry

07-29-2009, 03:26 PM	#9
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 3,290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I recently bought it and installed it because of the recommendations on this list. I found the spring hard to position - that's probably a good thing. I've only used it a couple of time but found I need a counter weight attached to the end. I am glad I got it - I know I'll use it more and more.

07-29-2009, 03:41 PM	#10
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 3,309 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	I've got the ez lift and wouldn't be without it. Even tho I don't do fret work, it comes in handy more than I probably realize unless I took it off! Definitely a must have. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

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