Popular Post Dadio Posted June 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Recently a fellow woodworker sent me a note about an upgrade someone did to his DeWalt 788. Seems as a Marcus Bailey has come up with a over sizsd knurled knob cap for the Dewalt Scroll saw. He is making these and for more information you can contact: Marcus Bailey 404-274-2532 Or: scrollsawcomfortknob@gmail.com They come in 2 sizes,1.125" and 1.00" , I bought 2 small ones, here are the pictures,thats about 2 min. to install. Herb Fred Wilson, Harry Brink, p_toad and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I took care of that problem in 99. I would rather make something myself. I made a one piece set that fits top and bottom.... DerBengel and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Both solutions are pretty neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I like that. Both solutions that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Herb - does the extra weight on that side upset the balance? Do you notice any difference in the sound of the saw? My inquizitive mind wants to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Fred Wilson said: Herb - does the extra weight on that side upset the balance? Do you notice any difference in the sound of the saw? My inquizitive mind wants to know. No problems,Fred, They are made out of aircraft Aluminum and are very light weight. There is no additional noises,I can determine,they do not hitting the bottom of the table. I have some arthritis in my hands and thumb and loosening the original knob is very difficult, this solves that problem. Herb HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Herb - thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastback Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 That looks like something I may want to add to my Dewalt. I already made up the arm that is used to hold up the head. I can't say that I do a lot of scrolling these days, but when I do I like to have the machine working at it best. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 These are for the Excaliber saw. My understanding is they will also fit the DW. Dadio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Rusty, do these also have the swivel ends with the rubber "0" rings. Oh and by the way for the guys that have the Dewalt 788 you do need to take the swivel end out and clean it and re oil it so it will keep swiveling easy. Also if too much pressure is applied to the blade clamp the swivel will wear premature and ruin the ability to hold the blade as designed!!! Dadio, p_toad and HARO50 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Not sure. You can find them at seyco.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 The silver end stops turning when it touches the blade so it won't make the blade want to get crooked as you keep tightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 I know that Rusty. The cheaper scroll saws do not have the swivel ends. I am saying more pressure than is needed to secure the blade in the holder can warp the silver swivel. And it is good to keep the swivels clean so they can turn as designed.... Dadio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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