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handibunny · 08-21-2006, 06:19 PM

Thanks to everyone who responded to the post. DeWalt sent me a new table, which was just as bad as the old table. (First, they sent me a new set of legs. Legs...table?) So, since it didn't seem like such a big deal, we enlarged the holes that the table bolts into and shifted it over a bit. Table seems flat and blade holders seem correctly spaced. So, I'll send a little love note to DeWalt, but for the time being, everything seems OK. Thanks again.

Sawduster · 08-21-2006, 11:50 PM

Welcome to the group handibunny

I have a DW 788 as well and it changed my life !

Glad you got your problem solved and can make some sawdust now
...ya got a good saw !

lucky788scroller · 08-22-2006, 02:56 AM

Thank you for following up on this, and let us know of the future developments. I'm glad your table is flat, and your just about ready to get that big yella all dusty!!! Have fun, and give us a peek at your work. Dale

stickers · 09-02-2006, 01:39 PM

Hi Carol
My table did appear to be a little off but it was not a problem. As to the hold down, I stopped using it a long time ago. It caused me a lot of frustration. However I do recommend a healthy respect for your saw. I'm a cautious person when it comes to any power saw. Always know where your blade is in relation to your fingers and any other part of your anatomy.
Happy Scrolling

Linda E. aka Stickers

08-21-2006, 06:19 PM	#11
handibunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 625	Thanks for the suggestions Thanks to everyone who responded to the post. DeWalt sent me a new table, which was just as bad as the old table. (First, they sent me a new set of legs. Legs...table?) So, since it didn't seem like such a big deal, we enlarged the holes that the table bolts into and shifted it over a bit. Table seems flat and blade holders seem correctly spaced. So, I'll send a little love note to DeWalt, but for the time being, everything seems OK. Thanks again.

08-21-2006, 11:50 PM	#12
Sawduster Hi-tech Redneck Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 809	Welcome to the group handibunny I have a DW 788 as well and it changed my life ! Glad you got your problem solved and can make some sawdust now ...ya got a good saw ! __________________ ...~Robert~ DW788 and Hawk 226 " Please let me grow to be the man my dog thinks I am "

09-02-2006, 01:39 PM	#14
stickers Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 30	Re DeWalt 788 table alignment Hi Carol My table did appear to be a little off but it was not a problem. As to the hold down, I stopped using it a long time ago. It caused me a lot of frustration. However I do recommend a healthy respect for your saw. I'm a cautious person when it comes to any power saw. Always know where your blade is in relation to your fingers and any other part of your anatomy. Happy Scrolling Linda E. aka Stickers

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08-22-2006, 02:56 AM	#13
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	Thank you for following up on this, and let us know of the future developments. I'm glad your table is flat, and your just about ready to get that big yella all dusty!!! Have fun, and give us a peek at your work. Dale