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I also raised mine. It is much better other than getting all the sawdust in my lap, but I wear a long shop apron so it goes to the floor anyway.

Congrats! It even has the EZ-lift. That was a good add-on after I got mine. You have a pic of what u traded?

That does make more sense but still have to try it. Did you try this with fretwork or what type project?

What saw are you using? Had that problem with my previous saw. Had to replace it. Parts not available. You can't get parts to fix the tensioner on the Craftsman 18". It's a good saw except for that, BUT, it's my backup now as I finally got my DW788.

Yeah, Silly me. I always wondered why my holes ran together when I was stack cutting. Did that for a long time. The table was set on "0" but was actually off kilter. Now all my pieces come out ok when stacking.

Maybe due to the shop temp. The can should be at least room temp 72. or better. When I go out to my shop and turn on the heat, I place my spray cans in front of the heater to warm them up. ( NOT TOO CLOSE, NOT TOO HOT) Just warm them up before you start using them. It might do the trick. I think the colder temps might separate the ingredients. But then again I might be wrong, worth a try.

I just ordered a gross of the Ultra Reverse blades from Mikes. Sounds like the blade to use.

Sounds interesting. I'll have to give it a try. I've always used the painters tape first, spray adhesive the pattern, then clear tape over the pattern. Most common method I think. After cutting it all peels off pretty easy. I remember when I first used adhesive directly onto the wood before I knew better. What a pain. Seems like with the GCW that it would lift off the wood for intricate cutting. Even the painters tape does occasionally on tight cuts. I'll try it on something simple first.

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Thanks for all the good info. Glad to have all this expertise available. Mostly, I'm sure the main problem is me getting use to the new saw.

As stated in my previous post, I love my DW788, BUT! I can't seem to cut a straight line to save my life. I know I have alot of getting use to the new saw but it won't go straight for more than about a qurter inch before I have to really fight to stay straight. Is it just me?

I really did it. My Craftsman 18 in saw had to be replaced. Got another one just like it at Sears since I couldn't manage my dream saw " Dewalt DW788" at the time. Afterwards I found a used Dewalt on Craigslist and was able to get the price I needed. Now I have my dream saw and a new Craftsman for a backup. Still have to tell my wife. Anyway I love the DW788 and reteaching myself how to cut with it. Can't believe how smooth it is. Another great thing is meeting a new friend scrollsawyer that I got the saw from just down the road. (8by10woodworking.com) Thanks Bill. I thought I was the only sawyer in the area.

I read an article recently. The Delta 40-690 is the new DW788 except is comes automatically with the light and stand at a better price. They are both under the same company now so producing the dw788 is just a matter of time. I'm going for the new Delta when my current Craftsman bites it like the last one. The first lasted about 3 years with alot of use, thats why I bought another one. The tensioner wore out on mine. Mine is the 18" also. I like it and it has done great for me for about $220.