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sgimbel · 02-02-2008, 01:50 AM

Just got my first scroll saw a dewalt 788. The instruction manual states to keep an eye on the brushes but nothing else. Does it need lubed on the moving parts? Most are coverered but where the blade goes in those parts could at least be oiled/greased. Do It? Or leave it alone? Thanks in advance

Scott in Arizona

Marsha · 02-02-2008, 03:06 AM

Hi Scott, I've had my 788, 5 or 6 years and I've never oiled it anywhere. The brushes take along time to wear out, mine are still fine. I wouldn't oil where the blades go in it might cause the blade to slip from the holder.
Good luck with your new saw and happy scrolling.
Marsha

tomsteve · 02-02-2008, 03:15 AM

what marsha said. i have one, too. i don't do more than keep the top waked, suck up the dust, read it a bedtime story and kiss it goodnite!!!!

Daryl185 · 02-03-2008, 02:07 PM

same as all the others have written give it a good vacuuming after each session pay particular attention to the area around the switch as dust in there does tend to cause problems with the switch and if you live in an area with high humidity coating the table with a good NON SILICONE wax will help keeping it from rusting, I do this at least once a month

02-02-2008, 01:50 AM	#1
sgimbel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 182	dewalt maintenance Just got my first scroll saw a dewalt 788. The instruction manual states to keep an eye on the brushes but nothing else. Does it need lubed on the moving parts? Most are coverered but where the blade goes in those parts could at least be oiled/greased. Do It? Or leave it alone? Thanks in advance Scott in Arizona

02-02-2008, 03:06 AM	#2
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,225	Hi Scott, I've had my 788, 5 or 6 years and I've never oiled it anywhere. The brushes take along time to wear out, mine are still fine. I wouldn't oil where the blades go in it might cause the blade to slip from the holder. Good luck with your new saw and happy scrolling. Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

02-03-2008, 02:07 PM	#4
Daryl185 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Posts: 1,162	same as all the others have written give it a good vacuuming after each session pay particular attention to the area around the switch as dust in there does tend to cause problems with the switch and if you live in an area with high humidity coating the table with a good NON SILICONE wax will help keeping it from rusting, I do this at least once a month __________________ Daryl S. Walters Psycotic scroller with a DeWalt 788

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02-02-2008, 03:15 AM	#3
tomsteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 407	what marsha said. i have one, too. i don't do more than keep the top waked, suck up the dust, read it a bedtime story and kiss it goodnite!!!!