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wonderwood · 12-13-2008, 02:37 PM

I know its a dewalt saw...but im not sure of the model #
Does it matter? As far as the blade size..or are they universal

Thanks

marshall · 12-13-2008, 02:44 PM

It should take your sandard size pinless 5" blades , this is all you need to know when buying blades , good luck Marshall

wonderwood · 12-13-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall

It should take your sandard size pinless 5" blades , this is all you need to know when buying blades , good luck Marshall

Thanks a bunch Marshall....I assume I can pick these up at HD...I have a woodcrafters about 30 mins from here...but im not going that direction

marshall · 12-13-2008, 02:56 PM

Wonderwood : I've found out that I cannot just go out and buy the sizes of blades in my neck of the woods . I"ve been calling and talking to Mike's flying Dutchman blades , he has a web site { cannot remember it off hand } but he'll fix you right up . You've got it made if you can get them close to you , good luck Marshall

Mick Walker · 12-13-2008, 04:49 PM

marshall and Wonderwood. Mike's site is: Mike's Workshop English featuring: my life story, a cancer survivor, scrollsawing samples and tips, community service, list of favorite sites and Flying Dutchman fretsaw blades for sale.

Fremmed · 12-13-2008, 05:19 PM

I agree with Mick and Marshall. Flying Dutchman blades are very good. If you have questions about blade selection, Mike will steer you right. Plus the price is very reasonable (it costs less for his blades than the lower quality ones at HD)

wonderwood · 12-14-2008, 05:17 AM

Thanks guys for pointing me to Mikes site. I emailed him asking him some qestions about selecting, and will be ording some blades asap. HD..didnt have anything when I went there...so I was stuck using whatever blades my father-in-law had...which from the luck I had today was junk! Im sure it had really nothing to do with a novice behind the saw...lol
I did relize that when I slowed the saw down a bit...I was able to cut better. Still need to figure out how much tension etc. I was having a real hard time seeing the line I was tring to cut because of vibration. Does that sound like a tension problem?
The saw is a Dewalt 788...is that a good one?
Im sure as I get use to it, it will get better...I hope

coyote4 · 12-14-2008, 11:09 AM

I also have a Dewalt 788 and found if it is on the factory stand it will have some vibration. Weight it down with sand bags or lead across the lower support vibration will be gone.

Try the FD-UR from Mikes he will send a mix of #1 to #9 if you buy a gross.Phone # if you would like to talk with him is 1-605-582-6732 great guy to deal with.

As for seeing better I cut with a magnification. I bought one at Menards Store for around $30.00 it is about 6" round with a light, has a arm with springs to adjust and will clamp onto you saw. it takes a little time to get accustomed to cut with it but you should be able to cut right down the middle of a line.

wonderwood · 12-26-2008, 08:54 PM

I have been busy with the holidays and havent been able to respond. I got my order from Mikes in less then 3 days! Thanks mike for the GREAT service so far. I am looking forward to going out to the shop, and putting them to work. Will be doing so tomorrow. will let you know how it goes..and will be doing ALL my ordering from you! Mikes is the way to go!!!
Hope everyone had a safe, and merry christmas...and santa brought you all you wanted!

12-13-2008, 02:44 PM	#2
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,109	It should take your sandard size pinless 5" blades , this is all you need to know when buying blades , good luck Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

12-13-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,109	Blades Wonderwood : I've found out that I cannot just go out and buy the sizes of blades in my neck of the woods . I"ve been calling and talking to Mike's flying Dutchman blades , he has a web site { cannot remember it off hand } but he'll fix you right up . You've got it made if you can get them close to you , good luck Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

12-13-2008, 04:49 PM	#5
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	marshall and Wonderwood. Mike's site is: Mike's Workshop English featuring: my life story, a cancer survivor, scrollsawing samples and tips, community service, list of favorite sites and Flying Dutchman fretsaw blades for sale. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

12-13-2008, 05:19 PM	#6
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 840	I agree with Mick and Marshall. Flying Dutchman blades are very good. If you have questions about blade selection, Mike will steer you right. Plus the price is very reasonable (it costs less for his blades than the lower quality ones at HD) __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

12-14-2008, 05:17 AM	#7
wonderwood Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.E Wisconsin Posts: 21	Thanks alot! Thanks guys for pointing me to Mikes site. I emailed him asking him some qestions about selecting, and will be ording some blades asap. HD..didnt have anything when I went there...so I was stuck using whatever blades my father-in-law had...which from the luck I had today was junk! Im sure it had really nothing to do with a novice behind the saw...lol I did relize that when I slowed the saw down a bit...I was able to cut better. Still need to figure out how much tension etc. I was having a real hard time seeing the line I was tring to cut because of vibration. Does that sound like a tension problem? The saw is a Dewalt 788...is that a good one? Im sure as I get use to it, it will get better...I hope

12-13-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
wonderwood Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.E Wisconsin Posts: 21	blades I know its a dewalt saw...but im not sure of the model # Does it matter? As far as the blade size..or are they universal Thanks

12-14-2008, 11:09 AM	#8
coyote4 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoughton, WI Posts: 18	Blades I also have a Dewalt 788 and found if it is on the factory stand it will have some vibration. Weight it down with sand bags or lead across the lower support vibration will be gone. Try the FD-UR from Mikes he will send a mix of #1 to #9 if you buy a gross.Phone # if you would like to talk with him is 1-605-582-6732 great guy to deal with. As for seeing better I cut with a magnification. I bought one at Menards Store for around $30.00 it is about 6" round with a light, has a arm with springs to adjust and will clamp onto you saw. it takes a little time to get accustomed to cut with it but you should be able to cut right down the middle of a line.

12-26-2008, 08:54 PM	#9
wonderwood Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: S.E Wisconsin Posts: 21	Got my FD blades from MIKE...ready to go play... I have been busy with the holidays and havent been able to respond. I got my order from Mikes in less then 3 days! Thanks mike for the GREAT service so far. I am looking forward to going out to the shop, and putting them to work. Will be doing so tomorrow. will let you know how it goes..and will be doing ALL my ordering from you! Mikes is the way to go!!! Hope everyone had a safe, and merry christmas...and santa brought you all you wanted!

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