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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 .

Well, I am now back in business. It seems that tapping the side of the switch housing with a hammer, and block of wood, did the trick. I had forgot to mention that I had lost that 'Click' , when toggling the switch off and on. But that sound, and feel is back, now, and everything seems to be fine. Before usage, though, I AM going to cover that switch, and marry my saw to the foot-switch that I have. I thank everyone who tried to help me.

Yes, PLEASE enlighten me. Last night, I put the power switch in the 'On" position, and blew dust out of it with the only forced-air device that I had - which is a battery operated leaf blower. But, that effort changed nothing. So, it MUST be a malfunctioned switch. I am a little confused, though. I haven't been on my scroll saw nearly as much as most of you, and have only owned it for just a couple of months. One would think that this kind of thing should NOT have happened so SOON. However, once this situation has been surmounted, I will be SURE to heed the advice, given here, by all. I look forward to your instruction. And, advanced thanks.

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