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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Woodrush on April 15, 2018, 12:53:02 pm

Title: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: Woodrush on April 15, 2018, 12:53:02 pm

I'm having an issue tilting my table. I almost have to remove the tightening knob to tilt it. Even then i have to wiggle it to get it to move. Any tricks would be much appreciated, thanks

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: jscott2 on April 16, 2018, 08:43:33 am

Out of left field, I'd try loosening the 2 screws that hold the table to the half-circle that holds up the working end of the table.  Try tilting the table and see if it is easier.  If it is, you have found the problem area.

The only other thing I could think of would be greasing the pivot at the other end of the table.

Good luck and let us know what you find.
Jim

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: DWSudekum on April 16, 2018, 09:44:56 am

Lubing the pivot and the area in front would be my first attempt.  That should do the trick.

DW

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: Woodrush on April 17, 2018, 07:34:26 pm

Thank you for the tips. I removed the table and found one of the rubber pads had come off. I glued it back and so far so good

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: barb e on April 19, 2018, 08:40:10 pm

Quote from: Woodrush on April 17, 2018, 07:34:26 pm

Thank you for the tips. I removed the table and found one of the rubber pads had come off. I glued it back and so far so good

I had issues when I first tried tilting the table.  The rubber pads had "scrunched up" on the one side.  Ended up taking it off.  Haven't replaced it yet - been a couple of years since that happened.  Haven't noticed an issue when cutting.  If I am cutting a puzzle I definitely check for square!

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: Woodrush on April 21, 2018, 07:36:20 am

Thanks Barb. I think I will remove them because the glue didn't hold very well

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: barb e on April 22, 2018, 08:04:02 am

Quote from: Woodrush on April 21, 2018, 07:36:20 am

Thanks Barb. I think I will remove them because the glue didn't hold very well

You are welcome.  I know that you can order a replacement.  I looked into it but never got around to ordering it.  In Winnipeg the replacement price was $11ish.

Title: Re: Dewalt dw788 tilt issue
Post by: dirtrider73068 on April 22, 2018, 01:38:00 pm

There is a some good glue called E6000 its a sticky mess but holds good, just make sure both surfaces are clean or no matter what glue you use will not last or hold.