Dewalt 788 speeds - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

cseymour · 02-04-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi All,
I thought I remembered seeing a chart or table in here about the speeds the different settings on the Dewalt 788 equated to. I can't seem to find the thread now (isn't that always the way -- when I wasn't looking for it I found it no problem

)

Can anybody give me a general idea of what the different speeds might be?

Thanks.

Chris

AKAkopa · 02-04-2008, 10:04 PM

From a post on one of the forums these figures came from Dewalt on the speed control settings.

1 - 400
2 - 800
3 - 950
4 - 1100
5 - 1300
6 - 1450
7 - 1600
8 - 1750

cseymour · 02-05-2008, 03:39 AM

Thanks.

I couldn't find those.

Much appreciated.
Cheers.

Chris

bearfretworks · 02-05-2008, 04:28 AM

So THAT is what those little numbers on the dial mean!!!

I just leave it set on 8 and use the on/off switch for my two speeds

owler · 02-05-2008, 01:39 PM

I am not sure why I would care the the actual speeds are. I adjust the speed until it feels right.

Forester21 · 02-05-2008, 02:19 PM

Most of the time I have mine on Max and use the on/off switch, but sometimes I do need to drop it down a little.
Theresa

Bill Wilson · 02-05-2008, 03:36 PM

Thanks for posting that.

I find myself generally between #5 & #7. I rarely run mine wide open. Sometimes, a delicate cut, in very thin material, I'll drop down to #3.

Pajaro · 02-05-2008, 06:17 PM

As much as I like my EX-21 I wish the speed control had more than an arrow showing you how to make it go fast. I use Sharpie marks at the speeds I like to use.

The slowest speed seems like it's about 350 or 400 spm.

Tor · 02-05-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pajaro

The slowest speed seems like it's about 350 or 400 spm.

Try checking the specs, either in your manual (if you can find it) or online. They will quickly tell you exactly what your bottom speed is.

Tor

Pajaro · 02-06-2008, 02:24 PM

Tor nobody reads the manual, didn't they teach you that in saw skool.

02-04-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
cseymour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newburgh NY Posts: 188	Dewalt 788 speeds Hi All, I thought I remembered seeing a chart or table in here about the speeds the different settings on the Dewalt 788 equated to. I can't seem to find the thread now (isn't that always the way -- when I wasn't looking for it I found it no problem ) Can anybody give me a general idea of what the different speeds might be? Thanks. Chris __________________ loving my DW788

02-05-2008, 04:28 AM	#4
bearfretworks Retired Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buse Township, MN Posts: 1,367	So THAT is what those little numbers on the dial mean!!! I just leave it set on 8 and use the on/off switch for my two speeds __________________ I love the smell of burnt gunpowder.....it reminds me of a full freezer

02-05-2008, 02:19 PM	#6
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,282	Most of the time I have mine on Max and use the on/off switch, but sometimes I do need to drop it down a little. Theresa __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.etsy.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

02-05-2008, 06:17 PM	#8
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,047 Blog Entries: 1	As much as I like my EX-21 I wish the speed control had more than an arrow showing you how to make it go fast. I use Sharpie marks at the speeds I like to use. The slowest speed seems like it's about 350 or 400 spm. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. " Last edited by Pajaro; 02-05-2008 at 06:19 PM.

02-06-2008, 02:24 PM	#10
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,047 Blog Entries: 1	Tor nobody reads the manual, didn't they teach you that in saw skool. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

02-04-2008, 10:04 PM	#2
AKAkopa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 254	From a post on one of the forums these figures came from Dewalt on the speed control settings. 1 - 400 2 - 800 3 - 950 4 - 1100 5 - 1300 6 - 1450 7 - 1600 8 - 1750

02-05-2008, 03:39 AM	#3
cseymour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newburgh NY Posts: 188	Thanks. I couldn't find those. Much appreciated. Cheers. Chris __________________ loving my DW788

02-05-2008, 01:39 PM	#5
owler Guy with tools Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North West, NJ Posts: 245	I am not sure why I would care the the actual speeds are. I adjust the speed until it feels right. __________________ Dan -Just do'in the best I can every day

02-05-2008, 03:36 PM	#7
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 590	Thanks for posting that. I find myself generally between #5 & #7. I rarely run mine wide open. Sometimes, a delicate cut, in very thin material, I'll drop down to #3. __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

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