788 Maintainence?

[Judy Hunter]

What kind of maintainence needs to be done on the 788? Oiling? greasing?

[scrollgirl]

I am told none.   I hope that is true because I have had my saw since 1998 and haven't done anything to it!

Sheila

[GrayBeard]

One of the things I learned maintaining 'printing equipment' that has helped most of my life....

"If it slides metal on metal, grease it...If it rotates metal on metal, oil it!"

Sure would be nice if DeWalt would put one of its PROS, i.e., service technicians, on each Scrolling Forum to answer questions like this!
But then they would have to close most of their shops.....

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[dgman]

Hey Judy, As far as oiling anything, nothing is needed. You do need to sand the ends of the blade clamp thumb screw to help prevent the blade from slipping. An occasional waxing of the table and that is about it!

[Judy Hunter]

Thanks guys.  Instead of waxing my table, I use a light dusting of baby powder every once in a while..

[MadHatter]

all ive done is take the advice or tip of another member and use non-stick spray on the table surface, and yes it makes it slippery as heck lol.

[Mytoya]

Go to http://www.scrollsaws.com/ and talk to Rick Hutchinson. He will have answers for you.
 His phone number is 515-986-4185.. He is a very nice man.
 Hope this helps.....
Have a Blessed Day!
Mytoya

[northie66]

You do need to sand the ends of the blade clamp thumb screw to help prevent the blade from slipping.

Good idea... never thought of that.