dewalt 788

[SaltyDog]

What is the difference between type1 and type2 dewalt 788. Thanks

[cwmagee]

Type 1 is the older version, I was led to believe it was produced in the USA, Type 2 I believe is produced in China.

[dgman]

The type I was made in Canada. Production was moved to Taiwan about 12 to 15 years ago and tagged the type II.

[NC Scroller]

It is more then location. The quality of the components declined when the moved over to Taiwan. They improved after a bit, still not great, but then they moved to mainland China and quality went donw again.

[SteveK]

All the above not withstanding, I have had a Type II for three years with absolutely no problems.

[Carl E Jacobs]

Unfortunitly ,all saws have their biggest shortcoming that is ( the nut in front of
the blade ) even the best quality saw can not over come IT! Over the years I have been forced to recognize most of my saw problems (had operator assistance ,JMHO)

[actionjaxn2]

I have a new 788.....Good quality, and works very well. I am a Dewalt fan. All my power tools are yellow.
FWIW

[tdub4ever]

I bought the 788 October last year. A week ago it started acting funny. The wood (blade) started shaking, like the blade had a lot of front/back movement. Then 3 days ago it started sounding like something was getting kicked around inside. I took it apart and everything looks good. Bearings look good, no needle bearings laying anywhere nothing. I can't figure what's going on. Last Saturday I bought a Delta 40-694 off Amazon. Maybe I can get the 788 in the shop.

[Carl E Jacobs]

Insist on a item's fixed list and parts replaced returned !