aj43 Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Back on Feb 26 I posted a question asking for comments on the DW788 ("Any comments on the DeWalt DW788 scroll saw?") I want to thank everyone for the many positive responses on this saw. At first I thought it was out of my budget, but I came across a special sale from one of the big box stores that saved me almost $200 off the list price, including shipping and sales tax. it arrived in-store last Friday and I picked it up on Sunday morning. It came basically pre-assembled except for the table (it weighs a ton - seems like maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the total weight of the saw !!!) and a couple bolts and thumbscrews. It's a dream compared to my old 16" Craftsman. I haven't had time to do more than a few basic tests cuts, but I can't wait to start on projects. Again, many thanks to "The Village People." Without your overwhelmingly positive comments I would never have gone ahead and purchased the DW788. Now if only I can find an old posting here for an easy to use script font for scrolling. -aj43 Jim McDonald, OCtoolguy, meflick and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Bird of Paradise is a great script font. You can find it at dafont.com. BTW, you're going to love your new yeller saw. scrollingforsanity and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 I'm so happy for you. Like buying a new truck! Nothing like it. Just no "new" smell. Exciting! Fish and scrollingforsanity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpburcham Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 I just got mine as well. . Amazon put them on sale, and I couldn't say 'No". . It's been a great upgrade from my 16" Ryobi for sure. Happy Scrolling OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, jpburcham said: I just got mine as well. . Amazon put them on sale, and I couldn't say 'No". . It's been a great upgrade from my 16" Ryobi for sure. Happy Scrolling Congrats! Now show us your projects. We love pics and they give us ideas and inspiration. jpburcham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 You will find that most text processing programs like MSWord and APACHE OFFICE and others have most of the better fonts embedded, so just selecting one that you like, and sizing it to your needs will get printable templates easily. I think they also allow importing fonts from other sources too, though I haven't tried this. Don't forget the Italics and Bold versions too. Charley OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpburcham Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 I really do like the "Birds of Paradise" font from DaFont, except. . . . . No numbers with it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 3 hours ago, jpburcham said: I really do like the "Birds of Paradise" font from DaFont, except. . . . . No numbers with it. When you load it onto your computer, they should be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 I also like Sniglet from DaFont.com OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpburcham Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 13 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: When you load it onto your computer, they should be there. I must be doing something wrong then. . Running on Windows 10 enterprise - No numbers. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, jpburcham said: I must be doing something wrong then. . Running on Windows 10 enterprise - No numbers. You are right Bird of Paradise does not have numbers. One of my favorite script font is Milkshake by Laura Worthington https://fontswan.com/milkshake-font/ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Well, I'll be durned! No numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpburcham Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 10 hours ago, don in brooklin on said: . . . One of my favorite script font is Milkshake by Laura Worthington I like that one as well . . Thanks! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleguy Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 kinda like buying a truck , but the TRUCKS probably 40+ grand the saw is 4-5 hundred , and maybe lasts longer - in the long run OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj43 Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 12:10 PM, OCtoolguy said: I'm so happy for you. Like buying a new truck! Nothing like it. Just no "new" smell. Exciting! I sprayed it with imitation leather and pretend I'm driving a new car. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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