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General Category => Introduce Yourself. => Topic started by: dsrussell@comcast.net on October 13, 2017, 08:38:58 pm
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Hello, I'm David and a relative new comer to scrolling. Have used a very inexpensive ($79.00) Harbor Freight scroll saw since I started the hobby about a year or so ago. I am now hooked! I am looking to get a much better saw and have looked at the DW788 and the Delta 40-694. From what I have heard the Delta is made by the same company that makes the Dewalt and the parts are interchangeable. The Delta is about $100 cheaper and has a couple features that the Dewalt does not have (i.e. Arm lift lock). I never see anyone with the Delta, seems everyone prefers the Dewalt. Apparently there is a reason other than price to consider. Would someone help me by explaining the pros and cons of the saws? Thanks, I love the hobby.
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I have that very same Delta for about 3 years now and have not had any problems with it. The Dewalt I have never used but From the postings here, there is a Type 1(the older version) and the Type 2(the newer version). A lot of people here have had both and could speak of the differences between the two versions of Dewalts. But.. I like my Delta and so far so good. Welcome to the forum by the way and the best bunch of people are here to answer any questions and offer help. I have learned a lot by just reading then cutting wood, good luck
Bill
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Thanks for the response to my inquiry. I have looked at the specs on both saws and they are identical. Very helpful response. I think I'll go with the Delta. Thanks again.
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It might be helpful to go here and select the saw you want, click on it and scroll down to read comments from owners.
http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/articles/resources/scroll-saw-manufacturers/
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Very good info. Thanks