DeWalt Scroll saws

[owler]

I own a Type 1 saw and am very pleased with it. While not totally vibration free, it's pretty close. The air hose does not move even at top speeds.

As previously stated, I would bring it in and have them tune it up. If you don't get similar results to what we are experiencing, demand a new saw or a refund.

[Minnesota scroller]

I've read many threads dealing with the DW788 and have noticed quite a few of the newer owners have had problems. When I buy something new, I certainly don't want to have to haul it to the nearest service center right away. That's a lot of B.S. It's inexcusable. It sounds to me like the owners of the type 1 Dewalts haven't had the problems others have had. I recall reading at one time that the saws are being made in China now. Is that correct? Where did they used to be made? My Dremel is working fine for now but I know I will have to replace it someday. If a person is looking for a DW788, is he better off looking for an older one?

[mitramom]

Hi all,

I have to admit that when I first looked at the DW788, I was surprised to see that there was nothing to keep the arm up when you needed it to. Actually, I was thinking that maybe mine was missing something, so it's good to see that it actually was an oversight on DW's part.
I absolutely love doing fretwork on my DW because it is so easy to feed the blade (is that the right term). It makes such a huge difference. I guess I'm slow, because I actually haven't tried faster than about 5 on my saw yet.
Anyways, happy scrolling everyone

[gmackay]

Hi mitramom,

To hold the upper arm up for the DW788 while doing fretwork I have always used a 6" piece of 2" x 4" that is always at the back of the scroll saw table.

There is a star screw where the arm pivots on the upper arm of the DW788 that you can tighten and have the arm so it stays up when you thread blades, however, I don't recommend you do that as the arm will just loosen up after a short while.

Just use a piece of 2" x 4"...........

Gary

[mitramom]

Thanks for the advice Gary, I will be sure to get that wood happening!
Mike - I heard the same thing about type 2s being made in China. Someone told me the type 1 is made in Canada (although I read on here somewhere it was made in the States). Either way, the type 1 does not have the problems type 2 is having with not being able to hold the blade when tension is applied. I have been told though that DW has rectified the problem....I don't have it in writing though

[B Smith]

The type 1 saws were made in Canada I believe then shipped to the States for distribution. I believe now they are made offshore and there is no quality control .
To hold the arm up on my saw I have tarp strap hooked to an eye bolt in my shop ceiling and connected to the saw arm . Works well.

[lucky788scroller]

to hold mine up? The Easy lift kit from jim dandy products. Dale

[fret_dad]

i own a dewalt saw and love my saw.I also found a plan in a magazine called simple jigs and tips to make your own lift arm. With this jig,You can step on a pedal on the floor and the arm lifts it is neat how it works.It is on a pulley type system.
I think the book was from Better homes&gardens

[CJoZ]

I bought the lift system from Sloan's. Works great.