OCtoolguy

I'm very curious here regarding your DW788 problems. As I have posted prior, I bought a used Type 1. It had a few small problems but after doing some research, and watching a few videos, I have fixed everything that mattered to me. My question here is, why take your saw to a service center. Fix it yourself. Everything that can go wrong on this saw is fixable and usually doesn't cost anything but your time. They are really a very simple creature to work on. And the required tools don't amount to much. I did go out and buy a small arbor press to push new bearings in and out on all the arms but really never did use it. All the bearings were made happy with just some cleaning and greasing. And the knocking noise is another easy fix. It's just a matter of doing some research and watching youtube videos. Ray

I know this has been haggled over and over but I would like some definitive answers. Who owns which brand of saw, why do you like it better than others and what type of sawing do you do the most of? I am very new to this hobby and did a little bit of research before buying my saw. I got lucky and found a Type 1 DeWalt 788 in excellent condition and after tweaking a few things on it, I'm happy with it so far. But, I would really like some answers as to why you have the saw you have and if you have more than one, why? I was just reading IguanaDon's post regarding his R-B saw but when I watched his videos, he was using a DW like mine. So, now he's gonna change saws? Why? Just want to find out. Am I missing something? Ray

Congrats Scott. Have a fun day today and enjoy yourself. It's not about the money but a chance to be outdoors and commune with the folks. Of course, the money is ok too. Ray

A couple of years back, we were out to the Orange Co. Fair and they always have the O.C. Woodworkers out there doing demonstrations of pen turning and scroll sawing etc. This time though, there was something different. A man by the name of Ken Cowell was demonstrating marquetry using his technique. He was using a home made foot powered scrolled saw that was running very slowly. That in itself caught my eye. Then, I took notice of what he was doing so I started talking with him. He explained the whole process. He also told me that he does seminars in his garage a few times a year and sells supplies. I enrolled in his class and bought the stuff that he made available. He also resaws his own veneers to a very thin thickness. Less than a 1/16 of an inch. He has kits available too. It's a very interesting hobby. That is why I now have my saw and my interest in scrollsawing as a hobby. Anybody who lives in the So.Cal. area would be wise to check out his classes. If interested, let me know and I'll provide the info. Also, if you are truly interested, try to find a copy of this book. "The Art of Marquetry" by Craig Vandall Stevens. I found mine on Amazon. It is the same method that Ken teaches. Ray

I was wondering if any of you folks have ever bought from Otto Frei. I took a marquetry class a couple of years ago and the person putting on the class told us that he purchases all of his blades from Otto Frei along with the #68 drill bits. They have a lot of jeweler's supplies. I bought a gross of their 2/0 blades and a dozen bits. They also have a few sizes of blades in the Pegas brand. I just thought I'd throw this out there for general consumption. Ray http://www.ottofrei.com/search?keywords=saw blades

That was a very kind gesture. Cudos to Iggy.

Hey Don, I like that. What is the size of it? And where did you get the pattern if I may ask? Ray

I would think that using the built in blower along with the fan and the box fan set up would be the most efficient way to get the dust out. I still used a mask though. Ray

Thanks, I was hoping you'd say someplace easy to find. I'll check them out.

The only reason I'm going to use pine is I have a scrap large enough to get 4 bowls out of it. But, after talking with IguanaDon, I might just have to run over to Lowe's and buy some poplar. I've never worked with poplar before so I welcome the experience. I sure do want to thank all of you who chimed in on my inquiry. Ray

IguanaDon gets his from Wooden Teddy Bear.

Thanks for the help. I have just been chatting with Iguanadon. He recommends pretty much the same as both of you. He uses Olsen Mach Speed #3 reverse skiptooth. I don't have any of those but will soon purchase some. Ray

Hey Hawkeye, I like that little fan you have sitting on the bench. Can you give me some idea where you found it and approx. how much? I want one. I the box fan/furnace filter in place but I like that fan idea. Ray

I tried searching for the answer but I guess I didn't phrase it correctly. I'm still a novice so maybe this is a question that has been asked before. I'm sure it is. Anyway, I'm going to try my luck at making a set of nut bowls out of pine. If I succeed I'll try some exotic wood but for now, it's going to be out of what I have laying around. The pine is 3/4 inch thick and not really too hard. So, how do I go about choosing the right blade? I have a good selection of blades but I really don't know what tooth pattern or size to use. I'm thinking a number 5 but from there I'm lost. Can any of you offer your expertise here? I'd certainly appreciate it. Ray

I agree with you 100% JT, I was just trying to give an answer to the OP's question. I use a foot pedal with just the on/off option.

If I'm not mistaken, Harbor Freight has both kinds. I bought an on/off one but I can see why you might want to have one that regulates speed/power. Sort of like the foot pedal that sewing machines use.

I saw the video all about the Scrollnado and it sure looks like the answer for dust collection on the DW788. I am having a tough time trying to justify the price they are asking for it. Am I wrong here? It just seems like a lot of money for some plastic tubing and a plastic tee. What the general consensus on this thing? Ray

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You referenced a "catalog". I subscribe to SSWC magazine. I haven't rec'd the latest issue. Is there a catalog that I'm missing out on?

I envy anybody who has left the state of Whackyfornia.

Ok, I made a mess of my post. I went back and reread the posts and now I have it right. The OP mentioned moving out of the state and I thought he meant Tennessee. I too live in So Cal and I hate everything except the weather. My wife says she "ain't moving anywhere" so I guess I'm stuck here. I love Tyler Texas and I love Dandridge, Tn. I'd be most happy in either place. And I'd probably have money left at the end of each month too. Darned expensive living here. But, we have such great weather. Can't say much for the politics though. Ray

I just went to Shiela's website and read the review on the Elipse mask. Very interesting. Anyway, I went to Amazon and found the one they offer under the name of Miller Electric. $25.99 plus free shipping. They also have a "no rush" shipping offer that will give my a $5 credit off my next purchase. So, $25.99 total. No tax, no shipping fee. Can't beat that. Thanks for the "heads up" on this one. I've been searching for a comfortable mask that doesn't fog up my glasses. Ray

Jerry1939, there are a ton of youtube tutorials if you check. I am learning a lot from them.

Bad experience huh?

Lucky2,how long ago was that crash and what did you do with the old hard drive. I've found that it takes a very horrendous computer crash to lose all your files. They more than likely are still on that old drive unless you reformatted it or burned it or ???????????? Ray