Saw gave up the Ghost

[lawson56]

Well I was working in my shop yesterday.when my saw died.It finally gave up the Ghost.I have been having to to minor repair work on her for the last several mths..Yesterday was it.She just died.Looked at several Saws at Lowe's.Sears.Going out today to do some shopping.I can't afford the one I would like to have.The Excalibar 0r Hedgner saws I know I,m spelling them wrong.but it's 4.48 am No Breakfast yet.well wish me luck on finding a new saw.

[amazingkevin]

You never know what you'll find on Craigs list for your town!

[amazingkevin]

Booby i don't know what city your in but chattanooga is south in tennessee I goggled craigslist/chatttanooga and found plenty of sawschattanooga tools 'scroll saw' - craigslist.htm

[Scrolling Steve]

Good luck finding what you want.....I know i would not like not having my saw,but if you can hold out a while and save up the pennies to get what you really want .......you will be happier in the long run!

[Jim Finn]

I found a 15" Jet scroll saw that was made in 1988 on Craig's list for $15.  I use this saw more than my others. I also bought a 25" Hegner that was made in 1986 that I use for larger projects. Paid $600 for that one.  Creig's List is a good place to look.

[Fish]

My dad always said " It costs very little more to go first class ". I say go for it. Good luck!

[Wilson's Woodworking]

http://memphis.craigslist.org/tls/4741201981.html

Take a look at this one. Not much more than one of the cheeper saws you would buy in a box store.

[JustLarry]

Good luck.  May you find a good affordable one that will hold you over till you can afford your dream one. 

Larry

[ike]

I went to HD and applied for a HD credit card and bought my DeWall. Payed it off in a years time and no interest, They had a minimum payment of $25 pr. Mo.

[rjR]

I think that you will like the 788!

The newer ones have a tilted stand that I do NOT like! Mine still has the flat stand!

 

I have abused my 788 a lot!

 

Two complaints about it!

 

Original light was junk and very poorly located--got in the way!

 

The tools free clamps --were hard to use with arthritis! Bigger knobs -- I made a over knob-- then some how over tightened them. I then modified them to actually use tools to tighten-- a few years back now! It was to be a temporary fix while my new parts came! Still using it that way--seem to be used to it and like it.

[ike]

I had the same problem with my DW 788 and I cured it by taking the screw out and put some anti siege on the threads and it cured the problem

[Phantom Scroller]

Sorry to here of your loss Bobby you must have worked her to hard, did you give her a name poor thing. Hope you find another one soon before you get withdraw symptoms. lol Roly

[lawson56]

Thanks for all the help and advice guys. I will ck, into those places. I did work her hard.I had her for....Oh my gosh, I forget! Years.Yea Roly I did giver her a name,It sounds silly Her name was Shilo.I'm a Civil War buff.I don't live to far from The Battle Field of Shilo.Go figure.Again Thanks for all the help.I hope to find 1 soon.

[heppnerguy]

It is always worth the look.. After all, I scored a  Hawk saw for $65 at an estate sale.   Just look, you will find something, i bet.

 

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[wombatie]

Thats a bummer at this time of the year.  Good luck getting a new one.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

Well Guys&Gals there may be Sun on the Horizon.I told my 2 Daughters about my saw dying.They gave each other a look....Told they will doing some shopping in Florence,(Big town in Ala,) this wknd.so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.Just might get an early Christmas present.

[Scrappile]

When I bought my DeWalt, I found a refurbished one for $300 that had the same warrenty as a new one.  I have bought lots of refurbished tools and not been disappointed yet. 

[lawson56]

I have bought a Few.Circular saw.Drill.No complaints.1was a craftsman,the other was a black & decker.