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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Harbor Freight gems......

« on: March 25, 2019, 09:31:58 pm »

My nephew calls Harbor Freight “Tools for Fools”.  I think that used to be pretty accurate. Admittedly, they are getting better. Just watch the quality and don’t plan to use them full-time.

Tom

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: WordArt

« on: February 12, 2019, 07:37:11 am »

Thanks for sharing that link

Tom

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Easy Lift

« on: December 23, 2018, 01:48:29 am »

Check out my version of a lift. It requires no mods to the saw and is very easy to use. Cheap too.

http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/31559-another-dw788-lift-arm/

Tom

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wobbly blade clamp

« on: November 11, 2018, 12:07:39 pm »

In another post it looked like the Pegas clamps come with new bushings so you didn't need new ones from DeWalt.

Is that correct?

Tom

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Dewalt 788 Dust Collection

« on: November 10, 2018, 10:02:34 am »

Thanks for your response. I've done the same with searching high and low on the Net.
I saw pictures of your setup after I had mine mostly done.

I'll attach some photos below. It does limit table tilt to 35 degrees left side down and about 6 degrees the other. (Hits the blade tightening knob.) I'm not seeing this as a problem with anticipated projects. Will modify later if needed. It's attached with hot glue so will be easy to remove.

Dust collection is close to 100% from the bottom side. I'm happy with that.

With the bottom so good I decided that I need to address the top. I hadn't seen anything I liked for top-side until I found your system while roaming on the Web. Your use of the 3/4" Loc-Line strikes my fancy and I'll be adding an adaptation of your design for the top.

Do you use the air blower along with the vacuum or is the vacuum alone enough to draw dust from your pattern cut line?

I've been testing with a small 2.5 peak HP Shop Vac ($30 from Lowes). It's loud like most Shop Vacs. But I've found that I can run it at about 1/2 power and noise with a Fan Speed Control in line. I don't see any reduction in collection efficiency.

Tom

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wobbly blade clamp

« on: November 02, 2018, 09:22:21 am »

Barb: Video and additional info emailed to you.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wobbly blade clamp

« on: October 31, 2018, 06:25:48 pm »

Hi Barb,

First let me preface this by saying I'm new to scrolling and the DeWalt. However, I'm not new to mechanics. These bearing are loose. I don't think replacing the holders alone will have much effect

I just compared your video to my new DW788. I'd estimate that yours have 20 to 30 times more slop than mine have.

First make sure the blade holder bolts are tight. The bushing should be clamped tightly between the sides of the holder block. Next I would disassemble and inspect the needle bearings and inner sleeve for wear.

I took a short video of mine but the file size is 20.3 MB. I could email to you if you like.

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The Coffee Shop / Re: From a Facebook Post

« on: October 29, 2018, 11:44:55 am »

Gods way of giving you some much needed exercise.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Dewalt 788 Dust Collection

« on: October 28, 2018, 02:56:20 pm »

As a new owner of the Dewalt 788 I was surprised to find that it had no provision for dust collection.

I've been searching the web for elegant solutions and come across the little flying saucer glued to the table bottom by BigFoot Products. It appears that they are no longer in business.

The design is pretty straight forward and should be easy to duplicate.

I'm looking for reports on how well it did or didn't work or any suggestions for better alternatives.

Thanks,
Tom