Delta 788 at rockler - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

byounghusband · 05-01-2008, 05:33 PM

Did anyone else get the flyer from Rockler selling the Dewalt 788 with light and stand for $479 + tax? Is Delta coming out with a new model and needs to move older stock?

Janette · 05-01-2008, 05:51 PM

You talking about the DeWalt as opposed to the Delta? That's about a right price for it around these parts.

byounghusband · 05-01-2008, 06:17 PM

Crap, I did say Delta, huh??

OOPS!!!!

I'll fix it....

byounghusband · 05-01-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janette

You talking about the DeWalt as opposed to the Delta? That's about a right price for it around these parts.

Including a free light and stand? WOW, I've been looking for one in the wrong place.....

TheMediaBoy · 05-02-2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byounghusband

Including a free light and stand? WOW, I've been looking for one in the wrong place.....

Until recently, Grizzly had the exact same DeWalt setup (saw, legs, & light) for $469 every day of the week. I say "until recently" because I got one of the last ones that they had in stock.

BTW, Delta is no longer making scroll saws. Since both Delta and DeWalt are now owned by Black & Decker they have decided that the DeWalt 788 is the only scroll saw they will continue to manufacture. In many cases they are even unable to service Delta scroll saws due to the non-availability of parts. I recently ran into this when I took a 6-month old Delta SS350 in for service. The local Delta service center couldn't find any of the parts that were needed to fix it.

-- TheMediaBoy --

Fremmed · 05-03-2008, 02:08 AM

Got a flyer in the mail from Rockler a couple days ag. Best Customer Sale. Has the 788 with light and stand $449.99. Wish I had some best $ to pick one up

Not sure if you have to sign up for the Rockler Rewards club to get that price.

byounghusband · 05-09-2008, 02:22 PM

Well,
Great price at Rockler and woodcraft or not, I scored one yesterday. A gentleman in the DFW Scollers group had two 788s with approx. 2 hours each on them for sale. I got the last one he had. Saw, stand. and ligth for $300. Persistance and patience paid off this time....... Now it has a new home and I can't wait to kill a few Honey-do's!!!!

greatdane2 · 05-10-2008, 06:49 PM

My understanding is that the Dewalt 788 was made by Excalibur. General International (the oversea's division of General tools of Canada)has now taken over Excalibur and they are producing the 21 and 30" saws. I talked to a Dewalt factory rep at an open house at a local tool store here and he would not say that they will keep the 788 going.If that is the case we might see the price come down even more while they last. Also while I am flapping my gums here, I have noticed a few posts that mention getting a 788 rebuilt. What kind of price does that amount too? I have a lot of side play on mine. Thanks, Alan.

ubgoofy2003 · 05-10-2008, 08:38 PM

I see how rumors get started ! What are the real facts about the take over & whether or not the 788 will continue to exist. I have a 788 & really like it, with no problems. Would hate to see it fade away. Or are you looking for an answer to your statement. Let us know if it is REAL or not ! Thanks Larry

greatdane2 · 05-10-2008, 11:20 PM

I was looking for an answer about fixing my Dewalt 788, it is a great saw and worth fixing. I have a new Excalibur 30" on order, so there is no panic.

05-01-2008, 05:33 PM	#1
byounghusband Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sachse, TX Posts: 87	Dewalt 788 at rockler Did anyone else get the flyer from Rockler selling the Dewalt 788 with light and stand for $479 + tax? Is Delta coming out with a new model and needs to move older stock? __________________ Bob in Sachse Dewalt 788 - "Ol' Yellar" Last edited by byounghusband; 05-01-2008 at 06:19 PM. Reason: Because I had a lapse of concentration.....

05-01-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,110 Blog Entries: 4	You talking about the DeWalt as opposed to the Delta? That's about a right price for it around these parts. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

05-01-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
byounghusband Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sachse, TX Posts: 87	Crap, I did say Delta, huh?? OOPS!!!! I'll fix it.... __________________ Bob in Sachse Dewalt 788 - "Ol' Yellar"

05-03-2008, 02:08 AM	#6
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 840	Got a flyer in the mail from Rockler a couple days ag. Best Customer Sale. Has the 788 with light and stand $449.99. Wish I had some best $ to pick one up Not sure if you have to sign up for the Rockler Rewards club to get that price. __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin Last edited by Fremmed; 05-03-2008 at 02:12 AM.

05-10-2008, 06:49 PM	#8
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	My understanding is that the Dewalt 788 was made by Excalibur. General International (the oversea's division of General tools of Canada)has now taken over Excalibur and they are producing the 21 and 30" saws. I talked to a Dewalt factory rep at an open house at a local tool store here and he would not say that they will keep the 788 going.If that is the case we might see the price come down even more while they last. Also while I am flapping my gums here, I have noticed a few posts that mention getting a 788 rebuilt. What kind of price does that amount too? I have a lot of side play on mine. Thanks, Alan. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

05-10-2008, 08:38 PM	#9
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 490	I see how rumors get started ! What are the real facts about the take over & whether or not the 788 will continue to exist. I have a 788 & really like it, with no problems. Would hate to see it fade away. Or are you looking for an answer to your statement. Let us know if it is REAL or not ! Thanks Larry

05-10-2008, 11:20 PM	#10
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I was looking for an answer about fixing my Dewalt 788, it is a great saw and worth fixing. I have a new Excalibur 30" on order, so there is no panic. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

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