DeWalt 20" type 1 vs type 2 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

RussL. · 09-17-2008, 12:54 PM

A member of the Wood Carving Illustrated message board suggested I check with this message board when I asked about the value of an opportunity I have to by a used DeWalt 20" scrollsaw for $175.

Can someone articulate the difference between the type 1 and the type 2 of this model. I am trying to find out which one is being offered.

I understand a type 1 is preferred, but if that is not what is being offered what should I be looking for in the type 2 that makes them less desirable.

Thank you in advance,

Russ

Dragon · 09-17-2008, 01:46 PM

You will know what type it is by looking at the information plate on the motor. Type one is made in America and type 2 is made in Taiwan. The first type 2 I think had some problems but they have been fixed since and the ones they sell now are fine.
I think mainly it was the table that was not straight. Check that the plate is good and you should have a good saw.
Diane

Jediscroller · 09-17-2008, 01:48 PM

Russ,
The only difference between a type 1 and type 2 is the manufacturing location. The type 1's were mfg. by Sommerville Mfg. in Canada whereas the type II's are mfg. in Taiwan. After the initial move there were a lot of quality issues with them but I've not read or heard of any in quite some time so I'm guessing that those issues are behind them. $175 is a great price regardless of which type if the saw is in good shape.

Jediscroller · 09-17-2008, 01:49 PM

Hehehe Diane, seems we were typing at the same time. Just as an FYI, the Dewalts were never made in the USA. They originally were contracted out to Excalibur (Sommerville).

Dragon · 09-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks Kevin for the info on Sommerville. Didn't know that.
Diane

Ocelot · 09-17-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jediscroller

I've not read or heard of any in quite some time so I'm guessing that those issues are behind them. $175 is a great price regardless of which type if the saw is in good shape.

My new type two was just delivered on Tuesday. It's smooth as silk, no vibration, good fit and finish and the table is flat. I noticed they added elongated holes on the table mount to add side to side adjustment. Probably because of the initial problem of the blade being off center in the hole.

I do have one complaint though. the table is not rock solid in it's mounting. What I mean is, no matter how tight I crank down the bevel knob, I can get slight side to side movement by pressing down on either side of the table.
Meaning, I can see the blade move off center in the hole by pressing down on the right or left side of the table.

RussL. · 09-17-2008, 02:21 PM

Thank you all for your responses. They are most helpful.
I'll take a look at the saw this weekend and if it seems to operate OK I'll probably go for it!

Thanks again,

Russ

greatdane2 · 09-17-2008, 07:35 PM

I have one of each, and the new one is working as good as my old one did when new.

Alan.

marshall · 09-18-2008, 01:00 AM

Russ : You know that I have the type 2 and have not had a lick of problem with the saw. As a matter of fact, I've run it hard for as long as I can remember!!! Marshall

RussL. · 09-18-2008, 01:56 AM

marshal & greatdane2,

Thank you for the feedback.

Russ

09-17-2008, 12:54 PM	#1
RussL. Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	DeWalt 20" type 1 vs type 2 A member of the Wood Carving Illustrated message board suggested I check with this message board when I asked about the value of an opportunity I have to by a used DeWalt 20" scrollsaw for $175. Can someone articulate the difference between the type 1 and the type 2 of this model. I am trying to find out which one is being offered. I understand a type 1 is preferred, but if that is not what is being offered what should I be looking for in the type 2 that makes them less desirable. Thank you in advance, Russ

09-17-2008, 01:46 PM	#2
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	You will know what type it is by looking at the information plate on the motor. Type one is made in America and type 2 is made in Taiwan. The first type 2 I think had some problems but they have been fixed since and the ones they sell now are fine. I think mainly it was the table that was not straight. Check that the plate is good and you should have a good saw. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

09-17-2008, 01:48 PM	#3
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Russ, The only difference between a type 1 and type 2 is the manufacturing location. The type 1's were mfg. by Sommerville Mfg. in Canada whereas the type II's are mfg. in Taiwan. After the initial move there were a lot of quality issues with them but I've not read or heard of any in quite some time so I'm guessing that those issues are behind them. $175 is a great price regardless of which type if the saw is in good shape. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

09-17-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Hehehe Diane, seems we were typing at the same time. Just as an FYI, the Dewalts were never made in the USA. They originally were contracted out to Excalibur (Sommerville). __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

09-17-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	Thanks Kevin for the info on Sommerville. Didn't know that. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

09-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#7
RussL. Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Thank you all for your responses. They are most helpful. I'll take a look at the saw this weekend and if it seems to operate OK I'll probably go for it! Thanks again, Russ

09-17-2008, 07:35 PM	#8
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I have one of each, and the new one is working as good as my old one did when new. Alan.

09-18-2008, 01:00 AM	#9
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,112	Dewalt 20" Type 2 > Taiwan made !!!!! Russ : You know that I have the type 2 and have not had a lick of problem with the saw. As a matter of fact, I've run it hard for as long as I can remember!!! Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

09-18-2008, 01:56 AM	#10
RussL. Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Thank you marshal & greatdane2, Thank you for the feedback. Russ

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