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Hmmm... on the Dewalt dealing with the bottom clamp requires sticking my head underneath. I've been reducing the tension, loosen the top clamp and threading through the hole. Have to bend the blade somewhat but it's not been a problem. Then tighten the tension. The only time I use the block to hold up the arm is if the piece makes it awkward to thread into the hole.
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I've learned about new blade stretching and that was helpful, as is all the thoughts from y'all. Thanks.
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I just cut a block of wood with an angle on one end to serve as a lifter. I lift the arm and insert the block. Is there any problem with that? The block is positioned about 1/3 of the way from the back.
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Newbie here. On the 788 should there be much tensioning range for the blade. I think it's from 0 to 5 (or so), and I find that I'm just moving it to the most tension all the time. Not breaking any blades, and using from 3s to 7s. Is that OK or should I be more fine tuning the tension? It seems to work. My off pattern cutting is more me than the machine. Side note: mine came with a gooseneck light but the neck would not hold the light in position. I cable tied it to the arm, leaving a few inches at the end. Works fine.
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Re stacking with solid wood. I've successfully stacked 2 1/4" maple. It was a cow puzzle with frames and bottoms for each which I then built a sliding lid box to house, selling as the two-cow puzzle. One stained light, the other dark, the parts are interchangable so the user can create different looking cows each time. Quite popular. I rarely work with plywood other than the bottom of a framed puzzle.