dewalt scroll saw dw788: Is it really the BEST? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

diggler · 11-01-2009, 12:19 AM

Thinking of making a machine upgrade in the future, and have been hearing some good reviews on the dewalt scroll saw dw788. Anyone like to comment?

wood-n-things · 11-01-2009, 12:23 AM

It is a matter of personal preference...I look for ease of blade change--Top feed vs bottom feed - 788 can do both--size of work surface/table...vibration or lack of & Price and reputation....Do some research, try a saw if you can find a store that has saws setup....read the threads on this forum for an opinion....Let us know what you decide.

Bill Wilson · 11-01-2009, 01:07 AM

"Best" can be debated. It's probably the most popular. There are several other brands out there that may be considered better or the best by those who own them. Bottom line though is, you have to spend at least several hundred dollars to get one any better.

lucky788scroller · 11-01-2009, 01:17 AM

I dont really think it is the BEST scrollsaw, but dollar for dollar, I do think its the best value.It has everything I need in a scrollsaw, and I'm pleased with mine. Try out an Eclipse, thats a very smooth running machine too, although a few dollars more.

scotti158 · 11-01-2009, 02:12 AM

I agree with Lucky. I own one and love it but there are better ones, just have to pay a whole bunch more $ to get a little better saw.

marshall · 11-01-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scotti158

I agree with Lucky. I own one and love it but there are better ones, just have to pay a whole bunch more $ to get a little better saw.

Amen here too............

Scrolling Days · 11-01-2009, 02:51 AM

I love my 788!

Gary W. · 11-01-2009, 03:14 AM

I agree, you can pay a lot more and probably get a better saw. For the price I like mine a great deal.
Gary

dankc908 · 11-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Wouldn't trade my DW788 for anything!

wwalker47 · 11-01-2009, 12:50 PM

I love mine, as well. For the $money$ you can't do better. Smooth and reliable. Try it you'll like it, as someone once said.

-Bill

11-01-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
diggler Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 54	dewalt scroll saw dw788: Is it really the BEST? Thinking of making a machine upgrade in the future, and have been hearing some good reviews on the dewalt scroll saw dw788. Anyone like to comment?

11-01-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 1	It is a matter of personal preference...I look for ease of blade change--Top feed vs bottom feed - 788 can do both--size of work surface/table...vibration or lack of & Price and reputation....Do some research, try a saw if you can find a store that has saws setup....read the threads on this forum for an opinion....Let us know what you decide. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

11-01-2009, 01:07 AM	#3
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 591	"Best" can be debated. It's probably the most popular. There are several other brands out there that may be considered better or the best by those who own them. Bottom line though is, you have to spend at least several hundred dollars to get one any better. __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

11-01-2009, 01:17 AM	#4
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I dont really think it is the BEST scrollsaw, but dollar for dollar, I do think its the best value.It has everything I need in a scrollsaw, and I'm pleased with mine. Try out an Eclipse, thats a very smooth running machine too, although a few dollars more. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

11-01-2009, 02:51 AM	#7
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,214 Blog Entries: 5	I love my 788! __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

11-01-2009, 02:12 AM	#5
scotti158 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	I agree with Lucky. I own one and love it but there are better ones, just have to pay a whole bunch more $ to get a little better saw.

11-01-2009, 03:14 AM	#8
Gary W. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Point Blank, Texas Posts: 44	I agree, you can pay a lot more and probably get a better saw. For the price I like mine a great deal. Gary __________________ I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam. Popeye the Sailor Man

11-01-2009, 12:01 PM	#9
dankc908 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 90	Wouldn't trade my DW788 for anything! __________________ Dan (DeWalt 788) http://www.PensAndClocks.com "'Tis better to be silent and thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." --A. Lincoln

11-01-2009, 12:50 PM	#10
wwalker47 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seminole, Florida Posts: 705	I love mine, as well. For the $money$ you can't do better. Smooth and reliable. Try it you'll like it, as someone once said. -Bill __________________ My saw is a DeWalt788 Measure twice; cut once; count fingers after cut

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