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mitramom · 10-13-2006, 10:53 AM

It must be true love. Regardless to the fact he knows that he is buying into "scrollsaw widowhood" my husband bought me a DeWalt 788 type 1!!!! I am soooo excited! We have to get it set up tonight. I was like a kid at Christmas yesterday. Alas, the children had functions to go to so we couldn't get it set up yesterday

but tonight......it's all MINE!!!!

Hey....waiiiit a minute.....maybe he bought it for me just to keep me out of his hair??!!!

CanadianScroller · 10-13-2006, 12:14 PM

Congratulations Sarah.

I still like the Ryobi though

Daryl185 · 10-13-2006, 12:41 PM

There ya go girl now go and cut some wood into sawdust and don't forget pictures are a good thing, good luck and congrats on the DeWalt Sarah

Marsha · 10-13-2006, 01:17 PM

WOW Sarah, it didn't take you long to move into the big leaques. (oops lots of folks here will object to that statement) but I personally think the Dewalt is the best saw you could have. Blade changing is a breeze, so is top feeding when doing fretwork. Now all you need is a good source for blades, patterns, tape, glue, drill bits, etc. etc. etc.
Oh well, have fun and make lots of sawdust. Don't forget to post pics of your work.
Oh ya and as Carl always says, put that first project away in a safe place, so you can pull it out periodically and compare it to your most recent project, you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll progress.

Welcome to the wonderful world of scrolling.
Marsha

CanadianScroller · 10-13-2006, 01:54 PM

Hi Sarah, do you belong to any VI scrolling or woodworking groups?
I know the woodshow this weekend in Victoria should be a good resource for you.
Mike in Nanaimo is one of the forum members, he is the Canadian Distributor for FD blades. He is a great guy to talk to if you have any questions.

Unfortunately I won't be going to the show in Victoria, but I will be at the Cloverdale show next Friday with the BC Toymakers Society booth. They had a booth in Victoria last year. That is also worth checking out.

Minnesota scroller · 10-13-2006, 01:58 PM

You lucky gal, Sarah. Be sure to let us know how it goes with the new saw. I'm still not real clear on the difference between a type 1 and type 2 DW788. My understanding is the type 1 was made in the states and type 2, in China. I also think I've heard that people that have had issues have had them with the type 2.

Good luck and YOU GO GIRL!

mitramom · 10-13-2006, 02:00 PM

I don't belong to any of the clubs yet. I'm hoping to go to the meeting at the end of this month though. Yes, I know Mike. Actually I work with him, and I purchase my blades and bits from him. He is a great guy and has given me lots of good advice. I won't be able to make it to the show this weekend either, as I work all weekend

mitramom · 10-13-2006, 02:02 PM

Mike,

Yes, I heard that there have been issues with type 2. Something about the distance between top and bottom blade clamp is too much and when you put tension on the blade, you lose your blade. Mike actually advised me to see if I could find a type 1 as they are without that problem.

CanadianScroller · 10-13-2006, 02:04 PM

Work with him

that explains the Ryobi

Did you get the 18 or 16" Ryobi?

BTW I like the Dewalt too but don't tell anyone on the forum.

Oh and all references to the BORG or Big Orange Retail Giant are all in good fum

lucky788scroller · 10-14-2006, 02:42 AM

Congrats on the new love!!! Dale

10-13-2006, 10:53 AM	#1
mitramom Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 24	True Love It must be true love. Regardless to the fact he knows that he is buying into "scrollsaw widowhood" my husband bought me a DeWalt 788 type 1!!!! I am soooo excited! We have to get it set up tonight. I was like a kid at Christmas yesterday. Alas, the children had functions to go to so we couldn't get it set up yesterday but tonight......it's all MINE!!!! Hey....waiiiit a minute.....maybe he bought it for me just to keep me out of his hair??!!! __________________ Sarah

10-13-2006, 12:14 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Congratulations Sarah. I still like the Ryobi though __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

10-13-2006, 01:54 PM	#5
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Question for Sarah Hi Sarah, do you belong to any VI scrolling or woodworking groups? I know the woodshow this weekend in Victoria should be a good resource for you. Mike in Nanaimo is one of the forum members, he is the Canadian Distributor for FD blades. He is a great guy to talk to if you have any questions. Unfortunately I won't be going to the show in Victoria, but I will be at the Cloverdale show next Friday with the BC Toymakers Society booth. They had a booth in Victoria last year. That is also worth checking out. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

10-13-2006, 01:58 PM	#6
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	You lucky gal, Sarah. Be sure to let us know how it goes with the new saw. I'm still not real clear on the difference between a type 1 and type 2 DW788. My understanding is the type 1 was made in the states and type 2, in China. I also think I've heard that people that have had issues have had them with the type 2. Good luck and YOU GO GIRL! __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

10-13-2006, 02:00 PM	#7
mitramom Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 24	I don't belong to any of the clubs yet. I'm hoping to go to the meeting at the end of this month though. Yes, I know Mike. Actually I work with him, and I purchase my blades and bits from him. He is a great guy and has given me lots of good advice. I won't be able to make it to the show this weekend either, as I work all weekend __________________ Sarah

10-13-2006, 12:41 PM	#3
Daryl185 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Posts: 1,162	There ya go girl now go and cut some wood into sawdust and don't forget pictures are a good thing, good luck and congrats on the DeWalt Sarah

10-13-2006, 01:17 PM	#4
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,225	WOW Sarah, it didn't take you long to move into the big leaques. (oops lots of folks here will object to that statement) but I personally think the Dewalt is the best saw you could have. Blade changing is a breeze, so is top feeding when doing fretwork. Now all you need is a good source for blades, patterns, tape, glue, drill bits, etc. etc. etc. Oh well, have fun and make lots of sawdust. Don't forget to post pics of your work. Oh ya and as Carl always says, put that first project away in a safe place, so you can pull it out periodically and compare it to your most recent project, you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll progress. Welcome to the wonderful world of scrolling. Marsha

10-13-2006, 02:02 PM	#8
mitramom Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 24	Mike, Yes, I heard that there have been issues with type 2. Something about the distance between top and bottom blade clamp is too much and when you put tension on the blade, you lose your blade. Mike actually advised me to see if I could find a type 1 as they are without that problem. __________________ Sarah

10-13-2006, 02:04 PM	#9
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Work with him that explains the Ryobi Did you get the 18 or 16" Ryobi? BTW I like the Dewalt too but don't tell anyone on the forum. Oh and all references to the BORG or Big Orange Retail Giant are all in good fum __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

10-14-2006, 02:42 AM	#10
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Congrats on the new love!!! Dale

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