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tundraguy

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what would.....
« on: April 27, 2014, 10:23:13 pm »
Hello all, I am trying to up grade my scroll saw :).....right now there is a dewalt 788 that is about 6 years old. seller says it in great shape looks good by the pic that are posted....he will sell it to me for $ 330....saw, stand, light for that price, wife tells me to wait and get a new one for an extra $100....if I catch them at the right time on Amazon...
your input would be great..
Thanks...
Jim..
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Offline towdude3

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Re: what would.....
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2014, 12:29:39 am »
i bought one of those "in great shape" saws. it is at dewalt being rebuilt at the tune of 260.00. i only paid 150.00 for it but with the price of the saw and the repairs i could have bought a new one. mine looked good from the outside but after it was opened up i could see the damage. the case was worn out and the arms had to be replaced. just saying...
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Offline BilltheDiver

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Re: what would.....
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2014, 12:46:49 am »
Hate to rain on your parade, but I would have to agree with your wife.  $100 difference (Woodcraft has them on sale often to) for  warrantied and newer by 6 years?
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Re: what would.....
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2014, 04:58:51 pm »
Let's see, Buy a possible piece of junk for  x dollars or one I can turn into junk myself for a 100 dollars more.  What should I do??
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Offline tvman44

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Re: what would.....
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2014, 05:53:04 pm »
Listen to (SWMBO) your wife, she makes a lot of sense on this one. :)
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Re: what would.....
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2014, 04:14:15 am »
Hi Jim:
Why buy someone else's headaches.....
Why is it for sale?
Personally, I would buy new.
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Re: what would.....
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2014, 08:00:11 am »
Just say "Yes dear, great idea!"  You get a new saw and points with your roommate.
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tundraguy

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Re: what would.....
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2014, 10:22:54 pm »
OK She won...my new dewalt 788 should be here by Wednesday/Thursday..can not wait....
Happy Scrolling to all....
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