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Centering the Blade
« on: September 11, 2010, 03:08:15 pm »
Good Day Folks!

I am Trying to get the finishing touches on the new saw, Dewalt DW788, however I can't seem to get the blade centered (See Picture). Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Steven
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2010, 03:30:42 pm »
Steven, First or all, get rid of the hold down foot. It will just get in your way. Just file it in the waste can.
As for centering the blade, first make sure you have tension on the blade. Now, look under the table.  there are two screws that mount the table to the tilt adjuster. Loosen the screws and you will be able to adjust the table to center the blade.
Hope this helps!
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2010, 04:08:33 pm »
on some 788 the hole is drilled off center. mine was. measure in from both sides & check. i
called dewalt & they sent me a new one, took a couple of days. i dont have their number handy.
sorry
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2010, 05:17:44 pm »
Quote from: dgman on September 11, 2010, 03:30:42 pm
Steven, First or all, get rid of the hold down foot. It will just get in your way. Just file it in the waste can.
As for centering the blade, first make sure you have tension on the blade. Now, look under the table.  there are two screws that mount the table to the tilt adjuster. Loosen the screws and you will be able to adjust the table to center the blade.
Hope this helps!

Your suggestions were very helpful, I got rid of the the hold down foot, I adjusted the set screws, both top and bottom, all is good now.

Thanks Again for responding to my question,

Steven
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2010, 05:20:07 pm »
Quote from: termite on September 11, 2010, 04:08:33 pm
on some 788 the hole is drilled off center. mine was. measure in from both sides & check. i
called dewalt & they sent me a new one, took a couple of days. i dont have their number handy.
sorry

I measured both sides, I guess I am lucky, cause they are equal.  Thank You for responding with your suggestion.  It's greatly appreciated!

Steven
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2010, 05:57:56 pm »
Time to quit a fiddlin' and git to cuttin' ! ! !

~~~GrayBeard~~~
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I never really wanted to grow up....All I wanted was to be able to reach the cookie jar...and play with my DW 788

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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2010, 06:07:07 pm »
Quote from: GrayBeard on September 11, 2010, 05:57:56 pm
Time to quit a fiddlin' and git to cuttin' ! ! !

~~~GrayBeard~~~

 ;D Have to make a run and get some wood
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2010, 06:47:48 pm »
You been waiting for that saw for a week and you don't have any wood ready to go??? :o :o :o
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2010, 07:01:40 pm »
I agree with Dan...when I ordered my DeWalt I had wood and patterns ready to go...get to the wood store and get a cuttin!!  Ha Ha!  Enjoy the new saw!! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2010, 09:40:23 pm »
Steven....

We are behind you and are almost as happy about your new saw as you are!

Just remember that if we stop kidding you we have likely forgotten about you....

Grab a scrap of wood and Let 'er RIP! and Crosscut and .....

~~~GrayBeard~~~
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2010, 10:42:57 pm »
mine wasnt centered either when i got it earlier this year, i cut a few things with it as it was, and thanks to this forum i found out how to center it. great forum we have to share tips and advice.  :) :)
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2010, 07:19:55 am »
NO WOOD?????  I'm with GB - I would have had everything ready to go so I could play with my new toy.  Can't wait to see what comes next.  Have fun.
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2010, 10:01:03 am »
Very first thing I cut after assembling my 788

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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2010, 11:07:27 am »
That's a great idea, I will have to make that.
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Re: Centering the Blade
« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2010, 12:32:54 pm »
My arm stays up when I put it up.  Is that a bad thing?
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