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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: lennywin on February 03, 2014, 05:34:32 pm

Title: Dw788 again
Post by: lennywin on February 03, 2014, 05:34:32 pm

I posted a video on Youtube showing the front to back movement of my new DW788 to see what you think.  Maybe I just need more practice.  Let me know.

 http://youtu.be/AbA416swdlg

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: newfie on February 03, 2014, 06:03:36 pm

check this site out.they should how to adjust the front and back movement. http://www.scrollsaws.com/ (http://www.scrollsaws.com/)

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: lennywin on February 03, 2014, 06:13:26 pm

I read that post and I'm not sure I have the skill to make that kind of alteration on a brand new saw.  My question is is the amount of movement you see in the video normal or is it excessive.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: newfie on February 03, 2014, 07:43:16 pm

i don't own a dewalt but that looks like a lot of movment to me.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: overfifty on February 03, 2014, 08:12:08 pm

Hi Len. My wife bought me a DW788 for Xmas. It works perfectly, and looks nothing like that. There's definitely something not right there. Good luck, Barry.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: Becky on February 03, 2014, 10:42:18 pm

Mine doesn't do that either.  Wow, that thing is all over the place.  I've not looked at mine from the side like that but I am sure I would feel it.  If you don't think you can fix it, take/send it back.  After all, it shouldn't depend on you to get a brand new saw to work properly.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: megga on February 04, 2014, 01:57:30 am

There not sold in england but i have 2 machines 1 cheap chinese in dollars would be around 90-100 and the other a profesional one, none of them dance like that. If its new, i would ask for an exchange.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: dunk on February 04, 2014, 07:51:31 am

You just got this saw.  if you start tinkering with it you will void the warranty.  Take it back to HD.  Quit messing around and get a different saw.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: PigsFly on February 04, 2014, 09:42:50 am

If the blade tension lever has been used to tighten the blade you should not get that movement.  On a new saw, do what others have said - take it back and do not mess with trying to fix what should not be wrong in a new saw or risk voiding the warranty.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: lennywin on February 04, 2014, 11:18:44 am

Thanks everyone!  I'm on my way to HD now.  I'll let you know when I get the new one.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: Becky on February 04, 2014, 09:16:05 pm

FWIW, I think you did the right thing.  You're going to be much happier with one that works properly.  If you made that dragon on that jumpy saw, I congratulate you doubly.  You'll think you jumped a couple of notches in the learning curve when you get a saw that works right.

I hope you don't have to wait too long.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: spiderman on February 09, 2014, 03:21:26 pm

Quote from: lennywin on February 03, 2014, 05:34:32 pm

I posted a video on Youtube showing the front to back movement of my new DW788 to see what you think.  Maybe I just need more practice.  Let me know.

 http://youtu.be/AbA416swdlg

That is normal just make sure your set screw are set right and that the blade is stright with the table.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: Jim Finn on February 10, 2014, 08:38:03 am

Any front to back movement of the blade while running is unacceptable for fine work.  Can also cause the wood to keep pulling up on you while sawing.  I had this trouble with a DeWalt myself.  I do not have that problem with my Hegner nor my Jet.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: lennywin on February 10, 2014, 10:02:53 am

"Any front to back movement of the blade while running is unacceptable for fine work.  Can also cause the wood to keep pulling up on you while sawing.  I had this trouble with a DeWalt myself."


Has anyone gotten a DW788 recently that didn't have this problem?  Is it just a matter of taking it back for another till you get a good one?

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: overfifty on February 10, 2014, 01:55:57 pm

Got one at Xmas. Use it everyday and absolutely no issues as of yet. Cheers, Barry.

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: lennywin on February 13, 2014, 02:41:28 pm

The HD just received a new supply of the DW788.  I ordered one and it will be here next week.  Cross your fingers for me please!

Title: Re: Dw788 again
Post by: Becky on February 13, 2014, 08:27:44 pm

Mine are crossed!