powrguy

I think it may have had the replacement motor, as mentioned, since there's no ID label on it. I only paid $250 for the setup, so I would like to make it quiet and not do additional damage if it has parts that are failing, by replacing them. I'm a little squeamish about dis-assembling the thing, and I have watched every video I can find, including all the Bob Brokaw videos that show how to service the saw. I tried the tensioning rod adjustment trick, and turned the rod 1 turn at a time, CCW looking from the FRONT of the saw. Didn't seem to make any difference, so I left it that way. I'm not having a rattle at speeds in the lower 1/2 of the scale, and the blade at tension as I "ping" it. If the speed is increased, it starts to rattle. Maybe I will have to bite the bullet, and try my hand at servicing and at least inspecting all the bearings, and making sure everything inside is properly tightened?

I picked up a used DW 788, with the stand and worklight, and am having an issue with some "knocking" if I advance the speed past about 1/2 way on the dial. I also can get the noise when I advance the tension beyond about 3.5, leaving the speed at the mid-setting. I took off the switch/cover, and did the "fix" where you slightly file the underside "hump" on the tension rod cover. I also did the suggested adjustment of the tension rod, by rotating it one turn counterclockwise, then, when that did not fix the issue, I did another 1 turn. Still have the "knocking" noise and before I tear it apart, I wondered what I need to look for next. The blade was the only one that came with it, which appears to be about a No. 3, reverse tooth, and whoever had the saw knew about lightly scuffing the blade ends, as they were obviously done that way. I have an assortment of Flying Dutchman blades on the way, but the "knocking" is not gonna be fixed by new blades. I bought a foot switch, and the saw cut fine, although in 1/2" baltic birch, I could tell the blade has seen quite a bit of use. Any other help/tips are appreciated. I'm a novice at this scrollsawing.