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I have heard about the Hegner scroll saws, but had never seen one, before. Just now, I took a look at one and (OMG) - that thing looks AWESOME. Not a saw for the 'shallow pockets' , but - and most certainly - one to be worked towards. I am so happy for you, and am left salivating .

Agreed .

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Do you think it possible that Walmart has gotten wind of how many scrollers have found great favor in that product?

Thanks for responding. Yes, I am sure that the cost for associated items, regarding Steve's setup, might prove to be issues for some, but I happened to have two foot switches, already, as well as the required voltage wall wart. Like you, I'd prefer to have the device mounted directly on my saw, and will work towards achieving that aim - once I have zeroed in on the right laser. You gave me something to think about when you mentioned using a toggle switch, instead of a foot switch. I think I'd like THAT idea much better. About bottom-feeding, I'd have to say that it is a feeding manner that I AM comfortable with - WHEN project sizes permit. However (and as had already been mentioned, in my initial post), I like doing larger sized portraits. In fact, I want to do some three-foot length portraits. Angling up these portraits, for bottom feeding the blade through, would not fall within an easy action. And that is the reason why I am so interested in setting up with the laser light aid. I'll post back, with how I make out. Nathan

Thanks Jerry. I'll certainly give that a shot.

Oh, I am so sorry. I have the DeWalt 788.

Congrats from me, too. Got mine for this past Father's Day, and I absolutely LOVE it. I've no doubt that you, TOO, will quickly develop a love relationship with YOUR saw.

Steve Good is one heck of an instructor, with a bunch of highly informative scroll saw YouTube videos. Just recently I watched his 'Scroll Saw Problem Solved' video, which really drew me in. This past summer, I really got my 'scroll sawing' feet wet by cutting out wooden portraits. I, typically, like to cut the 14"x11" and 16"x12" sizes, and had been bottom feeding. Those sizes (for me) do not lend themselves well, for bottom feeding, and I tried the top feeding approach. That, however, resulted in blade bendings, and breakages - as I could never seem to line up the feeding hole, of my wood piece, with the blade hole in my saw's table. Enter in Steve Good's very excellent idea for combating that. The other day, I ordered two of those cross style laser beam devices (the same that Steve used), and they arrived today. I took them, directly, to my shop, and set about marrying one of them to a 5v wall wart that I had laying around, here. I plugged the wart in, and the device came to life - but with a problem. It was NOT the cross beam style, that I had ordered, but the single line version. Steve mentioned that these lasers could be obtained in the cross beam, dot, and line versions. The first two, mentioned, would fit the bill, nicely. But the last one (to me) wouldn't have nearly the visual directness of the former two. I've written this for two reasons. One, is for the benefit of others, who may be interested in top feeding, and who may NOT have seen Steve Good's video which addresses how to conquer that top feeding issue. The second reason is to ask a question regarding such laser devices. I didn't know this, when I ordered mine, but Amazon had a no return policy on these items. They'll refund my money (which wasn't much, to begin with), and I could re-order. But, I might run into the same situation again. The situation is that I have a fair number of portraits to get done, before Christmas, so time is important. Does anyone know of anywhere else that I might be able to see about getting what I need, from? Advanced thanks.

Yes, this is an awesome community, indeed. Welcome, here.

I have ALWAYS removed my adhesive papers/tapes from my projects immediately after completing the cuts.

That ain't bad, at all. I bought mine (including light & stand) from Grizzly, also, back in June. I paid a bit more ($499.99 + shipping), but I still came out better than if I had dealt with a local outlet - which was selling just the base unit for $500+tax. I love my 788, even though it's presently giving me a hurdle, or two. But I'm sure that those issues can be easily rectified. I only wished that I hadn't confused the Dewalt with its Delta cousin. I had thought that the Dewalt was the one which came with the 5yr warranty. Oh well .

Thanks Kevin. I had tried both ways, but am now firmly set into the bottom-feeding position. However, methinks that there is something wrong with my bottom blade clamp. Just tonight, I was working on a couple of projects, and (I kid you not) had to battle for about a half hour in trying to get my blades properly secured. If they weren't breaking, they were slipping like crazy. I went through more than a half dozen blades within that span of a half hour. The bottom clamp would feel as if it was catching, and then quickly loosen up, leaving me with repeated attempts to get things sitting right. I DID complete the two cutouts, but not after multiple blade breakages, as well as the slipping issues. I have a lot coming up, what with Christmas soon to be upon us, and I don't know HOW long my 788 might have to be away from me. But, it HAS to be dealt with.

Yes, you are right. Giving my saw a very brief start-up action sets it back into normal operation. Thanks.

Yes, and thanks. I had begun to do just that :).