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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Jimmach on October 21, 2021, 09:38:49 pm

Title: Dewalt 788
Post by: Jimmach on October 21, 2021, 09:38:49 pm

Hi, I recently found a spring on the floor under my saw. I don't recognize it, and it's not obvious where it belongs. Anybody know? I have not tried using the saw since finding the spring since it could be something important. It is 3/8" diameter by 3-1/4: long, plus a 3/8" closed loop on both ends. ***I tried to post a photo but it would not upload... Thanks for any info.

Title: Re: Dewalt 788
Post by: KCSteve on October 22, 2021, 09:10:59 am

I don't have a DeWalt but I can suggest looking in your manual.  There should be an exploded view - probably at the back - that shows all the parts.  If it doesn't show a spring then you get to figure out where else it came from.

Oh - and that was your 4th post so I think you can post pictures now.

Title: Re: Dewalt 788
Post by: justlarry on October 22, 2021, 11:15:20 am

I looked through the parts diagram and parts list for the 788 and did not find any spring.  Looked twice.

Larry

Title: Re: Dewalt 788
Post by: Jimmach on October 25, 2021, 07:22:53 am

Thanks for the info. I bought this saw from another woodworker. The manual was not included so I downloaded one. There was no parts list or exploded view, hence this post. I would like to have one, though...

Title: Re: Dewalt 788
Post by: justlarry on October 25, 2021, 07:21:31 pm

Here is link to repair parts list and repair video.

https://www.repairtoolparts.com/dewalt-parts/dewalt-dw788-parts-list

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6KJbyZQwko&feature=youtu.be

Larry

Title: Re: Dewalt 788
Post by: GearHeadOSU on November 29, 2021, 11:25:29 am

Does your saw perhaps have a lifter accessory that holds the arm up when changing blades or setting up for an internal cut?  Mine uses a spring similar to what you describe to hold the arm up.  This is external to the "innards" of the saw, spring at back above the motor.

Title: Re: Dewalt 788
Post by: Nbmartin on December 13, 2021, 07:58:26 am

Call DEWALT, there the experts, and very helpful. Hope this helps