New In Box

[Gord Lacey]

I'm so new to scrolling that I haven't unpacked my saw yet

I'm a computer guy, and I was looking for a hobby that didn't somehow involve a glowing screen (computer, iPad/iPhone, TV...). I'm also a new dad (December 25), and thought I could combine a new hobby with needing toys for my son, so here I am.

Thanks to recommendations on here, and some other sites, I decided to pick up the D788, and managed to snag a decent deal thanks to a Boxing Day sale at Canadian Woodworker. I had considered the 21" Excalibur, but decided that was more than I needed at this time, and the price of the D788 was excellent ($480 CAN, including the stand, and light), so I couldn't pass it up.

I expect to pick up a used drill press and belt sander soon, as I've been told those are two very handy things to have.

[wood-n-things]

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[tony coleman]

Welcome aboard,and congrats on your newborn,

[dgman]

welcome to the site! My first suggestion is to get it out of the box! Set up the stand and mount the saw to it. Familiarize yourself with the controls. Mount a blade, cut a piece of wood, Then come back and ask all the questions you have! This is the first step in a new a wonderful hobby!

[Gord Lacey]

I hope to take it out of the box soon - just picked it up yesterday, and the baby is taking up a lot of time. Darn kids

[marshall]

Welcome to the site , and to parenthood too .............MB

[ubgoofy2003]

Welcome Gord Lacey, I hope you get the time soon, to unload that 788. You will love scrolling. I would suggest two things, that I think are a must. Quality Blades & a foot switch for the saw. I say that because, when I got mine & used it for a bit, it wanted to stop running, now & then. After getting the foot switch, I wouldn't go back. Be sure to tape something over your on-off switch, as it will collect dust & cause problems. Congrat's on the new saw & New Baby. Enjoy !

[Gord Lacey]

Thanks ubgoofy2003, already picked those up. I went with some precision blades (Olsen) and a foot pedal that the guys at the store recommended. I know most people here recommend buying blades from Mike's, I just haven't looked into buying them online yet.

Sounds like placing the foot switch in a plastic bag would be the best thing?