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« on: June 22, 2013, 07:36:00 pm »
I am new to Scroll Sawing and just getting starting. I am going to see a Dewalt 788 tomorrow that I saw on craigs list for $200. I figured I would possibly get this since it is a good price for a 788 rather than buy a new entry level one for about the same price. Do you guys think this is a good way to go.

Thanks, Wayne

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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2013, 08:34:18 pm »
If the 788 is in good shape, that's an excellent way to go. You might try to see a new one in the showroom so you can compare the sound and vibration of the $200 saw.
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2013, 11:33:49 pm »
Welcome to the forum Wayne, I'm Dustin from Ohio. Glad to have you with us.

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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2013, 08:37:31 am »
Go for it Wayne.  Even if it needs a little work - it's a great deal!  Hi and welcome to the forum.  I'm Julie from Texas.  Glad to have you.

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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2013, 10:38:00 am »
Greetings from South Dakota.  Good deal - even if it needs a bit of work.  Welcome to the madness.
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2013, 11:46:17 am »
welcome to the forum Wayne i'm Todd from NL Canada


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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2013, 12:23:05 pm »
Hello Wayne, welcome from Minnesota!
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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2013, 01:53:21 pm »
Glad you found us. Hi I'm Russ from Florida your local moderator. Welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum.  :)
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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2013, 09:45:01 pm »
Hi Wayne, welcome to the forum.  I'm Marg  from Australia.  If you get the 788 you will love it and you will soon become addicted.

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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2013, 10:59:37 pm »
I picked up the 788 today and I got an even better deal. Got it for $125.00 and it is in excellent condition. Thanks to everyone for the welcome. Look forward to learning a lot here.

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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2013, 09:26:01 am »
What a steal!!!  Go out and make some sawdust.  Have fun.

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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2013, 09:49:15 am »
Welcome to the forum, Im Rocky from North Dakota

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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2013, 11:01:19 pm »
Welcome Wayne! I am Tony,aka,Toneman from Paris, Texas.

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« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2013, 01:32:06 pm »
Hi Wayne, Welcome!  Sounds like to got a fantastic deal on your 788.  I am ChelCass from the U.P. of Michigan.
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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2013, 06:41:16 pm »
Hi Wayne, welcome to the forum, I'm Keith from Cornwall U.K.   Sounds to me like you got an excellent deal with your saw.
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