Ordered my New Ex-21

[dgman]

Kind of a feisty old fart aren't you GB
I am as square and plumb as I am every going to be

I think you two would make a good pair!

[Bill P]

Here, Dgman, here's a can of worms.  Can you open it for me?

Bill

[dgman]

Hey Bill, I have a special opener just for that!

[bluelucky]

I see some took offense to my opinion which is ok with me..I wasn't trying to say ALL 788 or ALL people owning one will NOT like the thing being off..BUT when you cut bowls and puzzles the little angle does make a huge difference on how the rings or pieces come out..All, I was saying is there is a problem with it and if yours starts Knocking that is the reason why it knocks..Added pressure and tension on the blade messes up the wedge and arms inside..Heck if I could have afforded a Hegner I would have bought one of those but the EX-21 is exactly what I am looking for in a saw..The 788 is good for small stuff but mine couldn't handle cutting all of the 1" wood..And wouldn't cut anything 2" at all..Like GB said " To each his own" Now I own a EX-21..

[GrayBeard]

Mike....No Offense meant and none taken!

My point was to let those less experienced know that not everyone has the same requirements in a saw and that the 788 is not  a 'bad' product just because it does not fulfill everyone's needs.

There are a bunch of them out there and I am reasonably sure they are not all gathering dust.

If I had the where-with-all I too would have the top of the line.

My very first 'portrait' scared the holy hell out of me and when I got a little encouragement from one of those members I really respect it turned me in a whole new direction and i am loving it!

I have no desire nor need to cut such thick wood and if I did I would very likely be dis-satisfied with my 788.

Disagreements are what make this and other 'discussion forums' interesting and fun!

I am anxiously awaiting some 'intelligent reviews' of the new Blue and Gray 788 to see if they made any engineering changes or modifications!

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[jimbo]

My Ex has a slight pendulum motion when cutting but the blade is square all round as I check it occasionally.
You will not regret buying an Ex
Jimbo

[Russ C]

"To each, His own." I agree. But there is no substitute for the top of the line. It is just what you can learn to live with. I think the old saying " you get what you pay for " fits perfectly. I tried the DW-788 and did not like it either. For me I will stick with the Excalibur and would recommend it over the DW-788 any day..  

[termite]

i called my brothernlaw about this. he said Dewalt offered him the same deal. he said he would keep
788 & try to fix problem himself. he has had it 13 months & they just sent him his second set of blade clamps. this time the threads on the clamp wore out. say what you want they are standing behind their product. when this saw wears out or money situation improves, he is going to get another brand.

[paul44224]

I just measured the frt./rear movement on my Craftsman, and it's just shy of 1/8". Never caused any problem on my cuts. So, to me, the Dewalt will still be my next scrollsaw. 

Paul

[jimbo]

I will tell you all something any saw is better than the Ryobi I started with it used to chase me around the work shop it vibrated so  much in the end it shook it self to pieces, it nearly put me off the saw
Jimbo