rob w Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Rob here in California. I like to do small woodworking projects (carve some birds, , etc.), nothing too fancy but I'm feeling the call of the scroll saw and I've decided to get one. I've done a ton of reading/research and have thought about either the Dewalt 788 or it's twin the Delta 40-694. I'm usually a 'buy once, cry once' guy when it comes to good tools so I've just been thinking about waiting for one or the other to go on sale from Amazon/HD/Lowes and ordering a new one . I do keep my eyes open on Craigslist, Offerup, Facebook Marketplace, (and now here!) but not a big fan of some of the shenanigans that goes on online and don't want to waste too much time or energy there. Anyway, happy to be here and hope to be scrolling soon. Rob Edited March 11, 2021 by rob w zena, OCtoolguy, ChelCass and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 First of all, WELCOME. A great support group here. Next, I own two Delta 40-694's. One is 20 years old, the other is about 12 years old. I use them both, I grease them once a year and I would buy Delta 40-694's again. They are a great middle end saw and they do all I want for my scrolling. Listen to the others and show us your carvings. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hey Rob, welcome to the Village! I’m in Moorpark, Ventura Co. We have a member, Ray @octoolguy who lives in Huntington Beach, not to far from you. Everyone here is willing to help out when you have questions. Fell free to ask away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Welcome to the Village Rob. Lots of fine folks here for you to meet. I would recommend a saw but I'm far too opinionated. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hi Rob, welcome to the Village. You will be happy here. Marg OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hi Rob. Welcome to the Village from this side of the pond. Enjoy, it's a great place to be. So many friendly helpful people here. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Welcome to the village OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Welcome to the Village from East Tennessee. Glad you found us. Jopevyou can get your saw of choice and share some work with us soon. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zena Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 7:54 AM, rob w said: Rob here in California. I like to do small woodworking projects (carve some birds, , etc.), nothing too fancy but I'm feeling the call of the scroll saw and I've decided to get one. I've done a ton of reading/research and have thought about either the Dewalt 788 or it's twin the Delta 40-694. I'm usually a 'buy once, cry once' guy when it comes to good tools so I've just been thinking about waiting for one or the other to go on sale from Amazon/HD/Lowes and ordering a new one . I do keep my eyes open on Craigslist, Offerup, Facebook Marketplace, (and now here!) but not a big fan of some of the shenanigans that goes on online and don't want to waste too much time or energy there. Anyway, happy to be here and hope to be scrolling soon. Rob Hi Rob Welcome from Western Autralia, I am also new here. please just ask for help if you need it as I have had so much help from all these wonderful people. I am also a learner. Have a wonderfull weekend Susan OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Welcome to the Village forum from TN OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 Welcome from the other side of the US of A. You will love it here - something for everyone and loads of good information from lots of experienced scroll sawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing some of your projects. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/10/2021 at 6:54 PM, rob w said: Rob here in California. I like to do small woodworking projects (carve some birds, , etc.), nothing too fancy but I'm feeling the call of the scroll saw and I've decided to get one. I've done a ton of reading/research and have thought about either the Dewalt 788 or it's twin the Delta 40-694. I'm usually a 'buy once, cry once' guy when it comes to good tools so I've just been thinking about waiting for one or the other to go on sale from Amazon/HD/Lowes and ordering a new one . I do keep my eyes open on Craigslist, Offerup, Facebook Marketplace, (and now here!) but not a big fan of some of the shenanigans that goes on online and don't want to waste too much time or energy there. Anyway, happy to be here and hope to be scrolling soon. Rob Welcome Rob! You've found a great home here! Well i thought the dw788 would suit my needs but i wear them out rather quickly.Rather than fix them i find low priced one for sale and stack them up for a rainy day! Wish i could help you chose but all my scrolling was on chinese saws. I enjoyed every second on them too. Then i got a Dewalt !! I thought it was a cadillac compared to the first 12 saws i wore out.Now i've wore out `12 dewalts and no money to buy another one.So i'm going back thru the dewalts to find one with some life left in it. You will laugh like a barrel full of monkeys in the coffee shop, and learn so much in the other forums here!!! Glad you found us and hope you become a regular!!! welcome again friend!!!! rob w 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Welcome. I'm Mark. I live 50 miles south of San Jose, Ca. I graduated high school in Camarillo just about 15 miles from Moorpark. Used to ride my bicycle to Pt Mugu. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob w Posted March 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 On 3/26/2021 at 11:45 AM, amazingkevin said: Welcome Rob! You've found a great home here! Well i thought the dw788 would suit my needs but i wear them out rather quickly.Rather than fix them i find low priced one for sale and stack them up for a rainy day! Wish i could help you chose but all my scrolling was on chinese saws. I enjoyed every second on them too. Then i got a Dewalt !! I thought it was a cadillac compared to the first 12 saws i wore out.Now i've wore out `12 dewalts and no money to buy another one.So i'm going back thru the dewalts to find one with some life left in it. You will laugh like a barrel full of monkeys in the coffee shop, and learn so much in the other forums here!!! Glad you found us and hope you become a regular!!! welcome again friend!!!! Thanks for the welcome Kevin! I've already learned a lot since I've been here and now know a lot more saws to keep a look out for. I came up to speed on the RBI Hawks in the last week or so and had a good lead on a 220VS Ultra in great condition on Craigslist but the seller was non responsive to my emails and voicemail and then the listing disappeared so I guess it sold. The search goes on, keep having fun with your saws! Rob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 Welcome Rob, I'm in Huntington Beach. I started with a used Dewalt from Craigslist. Don't be afraid of used. Just find the right deal. Main thing, get scrolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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