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DEWALT Scroll Saw, 1.3 Amp, 20 in Steel Blade, With Variable-Speed Trigger, For Precise Cuts (DW788)

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Style: Scroll saw


Features

  • Double parallel-link arm design dramatically reduces vibration and noise, for extremely accurate cuts
  • Exclusive tool-free blade clamps allow blade changes in seconds
  • On-off switch, electronic variable speed, flexible dust blower and blade-tensioning lever are all located on the front upper arm for added convenience
  • Arm design pivots from the back of the saw to the front, shortening the arm movement for smoother, quieter operation
  • Arm lifts so blade can be easily threaded through the material for inside cuts

Description

Double parallel link arm design dramatically reduces vibration and noise, for extremely accurate cuts. Exclusive tool-free blade clamps, on-off switch, electronic variable speed, flexible dust blower and blade-tensioning lever are all located on the front upper arm. Arm design pivots from the back of the saw to the front and lifts so blade can be easily threaded through the material for inside cuts. Unique arm design keeps the blade perpendicular to the work. Oversized, cast-iron Table provides excellent material support and bevels 45 degrees left and right. Specs: motor 1.3 amp rating, 120V AC. 400-1, 750 cutting strokes per minute. Table size 16" x 23-3/4". weighs 56 lbs. Meets OSHA standards, CSA approved and U.L. Listed. Stand not included. The dependable DEWALT 20-Inch Variable-Speed Scroll Saw is designed to help you create accurate, detailed workpieces with ease. Its user-friendly configuration with easy-to-access controls, reduced- vibration design, and variable-speed performance allow for incredible precision. For added convenience and durability, an integrated cast-iron table provides material support, and a flexible dust blower helps keep your work area pristine.Unique Arm Design for Accurate Cuts A scroll saw needs to perform both reliably and accurately, whether you're crafting custom jigsaw puzzles or designing unique trim pieces. This DEWALT scroll saw's double parallel-link arm design helps it deliver on both fronts by reducing vibration. The specially designed arm pivots from the back of the saw to the front, shortening the distance that the arm needs to move and allowing for smoother, quieter saw operation. With less vibration, you can produce accurate cuts with ease.This unique arm design also works to keep the saw's blade perpendicular to whatever you're working on, reducing the chance of over cutting or under cutting.Easy to Handle with Variable-Speed Control Adding to the saw's intuitive, design are convenient controls engineered by DEWALT to keep your workflow smooth. The saw's on-off switch, speed control, and blade- tensioning lever are all located within easy reach on the front, upper arm. The saw's flexible dust blower is also located on this portion of the arm so it can easily be directed where you need it, keeping your work surface clear of unwanted debris.The scroll saw's electronic variable-speed control allows you to make quick, accurate adjustments and utilize speeds ranging from 400 to 1,750 strokes per minute. The saw relies on a dependable 1.3 Amp motor for the power you need and delivers a variable stroke length between 3/4 inch and up to 2 inches deep. This application-specific performance translates to improved control and cleaner results.Save Time with Tool-Free Blade Changes and Adjustable Table Whether you're working with a variety of specialty materials or you're simply ready for a more aggressive cut, the DEWALT exclusive, tool- free blade clamps allow you to complete blade changes in just seconds. And the arm is easy to lift, making it easy to thread the blade through materials when making inside cuts.Weighing 56 pounds, this scroll saw has a heavy-duty feel yet is small enough to move around the shop easily. The saw's oversized, cast- iron table provides excellent support no matter what you're working on, and the table bevels 45 degrees to the left and 45 degrees to the right for added versatility.This 20-inch variable-speed scroll saw comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.What's in the Box DEWALT 20-Inch Variable-Speed Scroll Saw, hex wrench, and blades.

Brand: DEWALT


Color: Yellow


Blade Material: Alloy Steel


Surface Recommendation: Wood


Power Source: ac


Brand: ‎DEWALT


Color: ‎Yellow


Blade Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Surface Recommendation: ‎Wood


Power Source: ‎ac


Special Feature: ‎Double Parallel Link Arm Design


Included Components: ‎Power Scroll Saw, Scroll Saws - Woodworking, Woodworking


Product Dimensions: ‎29.5"L x 19.5"W x 12.1"H


Voltage: ‎120 Volts


Warranty Type: ‎Limited Warranty


Item Weight: ‎30 Kilograms


Speed: ‎4500 RPM


Blade Length: ‎20 Inches


Number of Batteries: ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.


Cutting Angle: ‎45 Degrees


Wattage: ‎156 watts


Current Rating: ‎1.3 Amps


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎87


UPC: ‎028875007887


Manufacturer: ‎DEWALT


Part Number: ‎DW788


Item Weight: ‎66 pounds


Country of Origin: ‎Taiwan


Item model number: ‎DW788


Batteries: ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎Yes


Size: ‎20 Inch


Style: ‎Scroll saw


Finish: ‎Brushed


Material: ‎Blend


Pattern: ‎Solid


Shape: ‎Rectangular


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Measurement System: ‎Metric


Special Features: ‎Double Parallel Link Arm Design


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎3 Year Limited Warranty


Date First Available: June 22, 2008


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    • Four years after my purchase and I LOVE IT. One of my best investments for my shop
Exceptional scroll saw. The table size is a nice big size. The 20 inch arm length opening gives you a great amount of space for larger pieces. The blade is beyond easy to change, and still holds with no problems. This saw is also quieter, seems to cut so much smoother than any others I've used. Excellent value for the money. You can also adjust the speed. The design is just right, the base is nice and heavy. Accurate and fast cuts. I have now had this for over 4 years. I absolutely LOVE this scroll saw. I can't think of anything that I don't like about it, I have used it continuously for 4 years now and have had zero issues. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025 by Lupita Palomo
    • Very solid. Precise.
This is a fine scroll saw. Cuts cleanly. Doesn't shake. A bit pricey though.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025 by Porkfish3
    • very nice scroll saw
I had a Delta scroll saw and kept having problems with blades breaking and terrible vibration with the hold down. This unit elimiated that and I don't even have to use the hold down, which makes it easier to manuver. Dewalt tools I have in my woodworking shop all are great.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025 by J. Hodde
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025 by John Teixeira
    • This Is the Scroll Saw You Want
I bought this DeWalt scroll saw to replace my five-year-old Porter-Cable scroll saw because it is quieter, more accurate and easier to use. The saw isn't perfect, but it almost is. First, the good points, especially compared with the Porter-Cable saw: 1. The saw arrived in perfect condition. It was well-packed and there was even a clear plastic cover shrink-wrapped around the yellow-and-black DeWalt box. Removing the saw from the box wasn't difficult. It is heavy, so take that into account. Also, never attempt to lift the saw by the upper arm, as that will damage the saw. Always lift it from the base. And there was no Styrofoam packing, either; all cardboard inserts and braces that kept the scroll saw securely in place in the box. A plus for the environment. 2. The DeWalt saw actually fits the Porter-Cable stand that I was previously using. The only problem was the holes in the stand didn't line up exactly with the DeWalt saw's, but that was an easy fix. I simply drilled a hole in the upper rear support of the Porter-Cable stand to accommodate the rear fixation bolt. I secured the left-hand front bolt in the existing hole and didn't put a bolt into the right-hand hole because that didn't line up. But just having those two fixation bolts is all you really need to hold the saw securely to the base. So that saved me from having to shell out another roughly $90 for a DeWalt scroll saw stand. 3. The saw arrived basically fully assembled. I did have to install the two wing screws that hold the blade in place. The saw comes with a couple of general purpose blades (but I recommend using something like the Flying Dutchman Ultra-Reverse blades (I use the #5 for almost everything) because every third tooth is pointed upwards. That causes a very smooth cut with no tear-out. But I digress. See https://a.co/d/0A7LR4L 4. This is a super quiet saw! Virtually no vibration at all, especially compared with the Porter-Cable. Also, the blade travels perfectly up and down with virtually no forward/backward or sideways motion. So it is really easy to make very accurate cuts with this saw. And tensioning the blade is simple with the front-facing lever control. 5. The sawdust blower tube is much longer than that on the Porter-Cable saw, so you can easily position it to blow the sawdust away from you and the blade as you are working. 6. The saw has an included miter gauge with an indent at 90 degrees, so you can easily tilt the table right or left up to 45 degrees. I checked for accuracy at the 90 degree position and it was perfect. That was not the case with the Porter-Cable saw that I would have to constantly re-adjust to keep the blade and table at perfect 90 degrees with each other. 7. The table on this saw is longer and heavier than that of the Porter-Cable saw. It arrived in perfect condition with no scratches or defects. I polished it before using with some Johnson's Paste Wax to protect it and keep it slippery-smooth. The table does NOT contain a removable throat plate. The Porter-Cable saw does have a plastic removable throat plate that makes accessing the lower blade clamp easier but it tends to get chewed up by the blade over time and really gets in the way more than it helps. The DeWalt table just has a small cut-out for the blade, which is nice. It really isn't much more difficult accessing the lower blade clamp. You just have to do it completely from the side. 8. Making inside cuts with this saw is so much easier than with the Porter-Cable scroll saw because you can lift up the upper arm to insert the blade through pre-drilled holes in your workpiece. The upper arm on the Porter-Cable (and most other scroll saws) is fixed. The only thing DeWalt didn't do was include a mechanism to lock the arm in the up position. You have to either hold it up with one hand or put a block of wood under the arm to keep it in the upper position. I did add a device called "The Lifter" that easily adds a simple locking device to the upper arm. Highly recommend that. See https://a.co/d/1EI04jD 9. This is a very sturdy, well-made saw with very little plastic or skimpy components. Keep in mind that it is made for pin-less blades, which is all most of us serious scrollers ever use anyhow. The On-Off switch and speed control knob sit on the top front of the saw where they are easily accessible. But do yourself a favor: purchase a foot switch to control the saw if you plan on using it a lot. So much easier to just press the foot pedal down to turn on the saw and then lift your foot off it to stop the saw, without having to take your hands off your workpiece to reach up to hit the saw's power switch. I find the pedal foot switch to be invaluable. See https://a.co/d/73jr8rK Now for the slight dings against this saw (hence a four-star rating instead of five-stars): 1. The saw does NOT include a work light, as the Porter-Cable scroll saw does. This is a minor detraction though, as I added an inexpensive small plug-in LED light that magnetically attaches to the upper arm and has a long goose neck making it easy to position the work light wherever you want it. See https://a.co/d/57xwfN0 2. There is no dust collection port or even a dust collection area at the bottom of the saw. Granted most of the dust comes from the top of the table and gets blown everywhere by the blower, but a significant amount also drops down through the bottom of the table. Since the saw is on a stand and I sit and straddle the stand while using the saw, I get saw dust all over my legs and lap, necessitating wearing a shop apron. I'm going to fashion some type of collection basin to fit under the saw to help collect the saw dust. The Porter-Cable does have a dust port connection beneath the table, although to be honest it was never super effective but better than nothing. I typically never connected it to my dust collector, but used my cyclonic shop vacuum to suck out the dust from it periodically. Still, having something to catch the dust was better than nothing. 3. Expensive scroll saw. There are definitely some cheaper scroll saws out there. But you get what you pay for. This is a well-built saw that should serve me well for many years with all the features that are important to me. So I guess my purchase was worth the money, since I do a lot of scroll saw work. In summary, I'm very happy with this saw so far. If you like to do scroll saw work, this saw should satisfy your needs. If you are in the market for a great scroll saw and can afford it, buy this saw. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023 by Jeffrey Brant
    • Best birthday present I ever bought for myself !!! Easiest blade change ever!
I waited a while before writing this review to be sure I got good at using this scroll saw. Well, there's not much to learn at all. I have used several other less expensive saws in my time, but WOW is this worth the price! The tension knob has numbers on it so you can get the tension the same each time with each different blade. No guessing where to turn a knob. The blades ARE very easy to put in! Blade changing has always been a pain with other saws so I don't know why this is so easy. I barely tighten the knob (wimpy girl) (no wrench needed) and the blade is in. Maybe there is something inside the blade holder that is different and holds blades in place better than the others without the excessive tightening. The blower actually works and having a long, bendable arm, you can position it where you want. The lower blade guard was in the way so I took it off. I always turn off the power strip when I change blades so I feel safe doing this although it is certainly "not recommended". The upper arm can be raised to make it easier to insert the top part of the blade into your project for inside cuts. I cut a piece of wood to hold the arm up when I do this. Yes, Dewalt has been informed of this oversight and may put something on the arm next time to hold it up. The best accessory for this? That foot pedal. No more trying to hold my wood with one hand while the blade is going, and reach up or down to turn the machine off ! When I need a break, the phone rings, or a neighbor drops by, I take my foot off the pedal and it comes to a "dead stop" just as advertised. Great one on Amazon for about $22. Magnifying light is terrific to have too. Most scroll saw web sites tell newbees not to use the spiral blades and I don't know why. I am not a newbee, but I'm not a professional either. I make basic craft things, and do not make the intricate fret work. The "New Spiral Blades" by Flying Dutchman, (# 5's) go through my pine wood like butter and there is no need to keep turning the wood either. I am not real good at making small turns with the regular blades. With a blade that's twisted and can go in any direction, I have no trouble getting into tight areas. These blades have flat ends too, which make them real easy to install. (This saw takes only flat ended blades, no pin blades) Amazon...please look into carrying these Flying Dutchman "New Spiral Blades" soon so we don't have to search for them! Lastly, this machine runs so quietly, compared to the others, you hardly know it's on. As you can tell, I am so very jazzed that I finally got this Dewalt. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016 by Carolynn

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