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- DeWalt DW788 Variable-Speed Scroll Saw with Stand
Overview
Heavy-Duty 20" Variable-Speed Scroll Saw. Shown with optional work light (#60198, sold separately).
Features:
- Double parallel-link arm design dramatically reduces vibration and noise, for extremely accurate cuts.
- Exclusive tool-free blade holders 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 moves the tool's pivot points 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.
- Unique arm design keeps the blade perpendicular to the work, dramatically reducing over- or under- cutting.
- Oversized, cast-iron table provides excellent material support and bevels 45° left and right.
Important Notes
- There is an additional $10 shipping charge on this item.

With the Rockler Protection Plan, you'll get accidental damage coverage immediately upon purchase of your tool. Plus, we will extend the manufacturer's warranty for your choice of an additional 1 or 2 years. We'll take care of all parts and labor for any repairs, with no deductibles and no hassles. If your tool can not be repaired, we'll gladly replace it. Available in the US only. Click here to learn more.
What's included
(1) DeWalt DW788 Variable-Speed Scroll Saw
(1) Stand
(1) Stand
Technical Details
- Amp Rating (120V AC) 1.3
- Stroke Length 3/4"
- Strokes Per Min. 400-1,750 spm
- Depth of Cut 2"
- Tool Weight 56.0 lbs.
- Brand: Dewalt
- Weight (lbs): 90.9000
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
Best for the money and on sale.
John B
on Apr 16, 2018
Looking for scroll saw, liked the price and decided to give it a try
James F
on Apr 11, 2018
I needed a good scroll saw.
Frederick B
on Dec 14, 2017
DeWalt is a good brand and he can change angels
MARY KAYE S
on Dec 10, 2017
price
warren w
on Apr 19, 2017
I have a great woodshop, but with the cold weather I have chosen to work in my indoor hobby room in the house. This creates basically no saw dust.
ROD E
on Feb 6, 2017
quality and price are in line
Gabe H
on Jan 27, 2017
I researched scroll saws and liked the dewalt the best and rockler has always been good to deal with
also free stand with aw helped
also free stand with aw helped
Raymond D
on Dec 23, 2016
seemed to be of good quality and moderately priced.
Howard R
on Dec 19, 2016
Christmas Present for husband and Dewalt has the best reviews
Lori R
on Dec 6, 2016
great product plus you get the stand.
Gordon S
on Apr 5, 2016
Best for the money and on sale.
John B
on Apr 16, 2018
Got this to replace an older Dremel scroll saw that was hard to thread the blades on.
Ralph B
on Apr 13, 2018
Looking for scroll saw, liked the price and decided to give it a try
James F
on Apr 11, 2018
I’ve used several scroll saws and like the accuracy of the cut better with this saw. It’s also heavier with less vibration.
Curtis F
on Dec 19, 2017
I needed a good scroll saw.
Frederick B
on Dec 14, 2017
Best deal
Paul K
on Dec 11, 2017
DeWalt is a good brand and he can change angels
MARY KAYE S
on Dec 10, 2017
It was the best value for a top saw. I also have
Other Dewalt tools
Other Dewalt tools
Larry R
on Dec 7, 2017
price
warren w
on Apr 19, 2017
Great ratings !!!
Brent S
on Apr 14, 2017
I have a great woodshop, but with the cold weather I have chosen to work in my indoor hobby room in the house. This creates basically no saw dust.
ROD E
on Feb 6, 2017
Price and good reviews.
Kenneth H
on Jan 31, 2017
quality and price are in line
Gabe H
on Jan 27, 2017
Most skilled woodworkers I know would not use another scroll saw.
Don W
on Jan 24, 2017
I researched scroll saws and liked the dewalt the best and rockler has always been good to deal with
also free stand with aw helped
also free stand with aw helped
Raymond D
on Dec 23, 2016
Great Deal
Steve M
on Dec 22, 2016
seemed to be of good quality and moderately priced.
Howard R
on Dec 19, 2016
Swwmed to be a good product at a good price has good reviews
George K
on Dec 12, 2016
Christmas Present for husband and Dewalt has the best reviews
Lori R
on Dec 6, 2016
researched the best scroll saw and the Dewalt came in as the best
James R
on Apr 20, 2016
great product plus you get the stand.
Gordon S
on Apr 5, 2016
Got this to replace an older Dremel scroll saw that was hard to thread the blades on.
Ralph B
on Apr 13, 2018
I’ve used several scroll saws and like the accuracy of the cut better with this saw. It’s also heavier with less vibration.
Curtis F
on Dec 19, 2017
Best deal
Paul K
on Dec 11, 2017
It was the best value for a top saw. I also have
Other Dewalt tools
Other Dewalt tools
Larry R
on Dec 7, 2017
Great ratings !!!
Brent S
on Apr 14, 2017
Price and good reviews.
Kenneth H
on Jan 31, 2017
Most skilled woodworkers I know would not use another scroll saw.
Don W
on Jan 24, 2017
Great Deal
Steve M
on Dec 22, 2016
Swwmed to be a good product at a good price has good reviews
George K
on Dec 12, 2016
researched the best scroll saw and the Dewalt came in as the best
James R
on Apr 20, 2016
Is pinless or pinned blades?
Coral G
on Apr 14, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It is pinless, and is a great saw. I would recommend this saw to anyone.
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- Tim C on Apr 14, 2016
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It is pinless, and is a great saw. I would recommend this saw to anyone.
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- Tim C on Apr 14, 2016
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2015
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Can a foot switch be adapted to this saw?
Jim M
on Dec 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: ABSOLUTELY THAT ALL I USE IT GIVE YOU BETTER CONTROL
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- ALBERT T on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2016
BEST ANSWER: ABSOLUTELY THAT ALL I USE IT GIVE YOU BETTER CONTROL
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- ALBERT T on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2016
I do not use a foot , but see no reason one could not be added. I would assume the foot switch would be just for off/on control. The blade speed would still set on the dial locate on the top of the saw.
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- Chuck C on Dec 20, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 27, 2016
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What height wood can be cut on the Dewalt?
Donald
on Apr 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It's made to cut up to 2" thick wood. From personal experience, I've cut up to 1 1/2" without any issues, but you'll need to go to a much lower teeth per inch blade and slow down speed considerably for both thicker and denser woods.
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- MICHAEL H on Apr 12, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It's made to cut up to 2" thick wood. From personal experience, I've cut up to 1 1/2" without any issues, but you'll need to go to a much lower teeth per inch blade and slow down speed considerably for both thicker and denser woods.
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- MICHAEL H on Apr 12, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2016
I have not cut anything bigger than 1 1/2, but for me, since this wood cut us usually a compound cut, I won't go any bigger because of accuracy needs.
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- Amaysme on Dec 12, 2017
I cut some 1 3/4 rosewood with no problem
It states you can cut up to 2 ,but I have not tried it.
It states you can cut up to 2 ,but I have not tried it.
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- David H on Apr 11, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 20, 2016
well I don't think you can go higher then 2 inches thick would have not gone over 3/4 thick yet.
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- Florence L on Apr 11, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2016
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Now easy is blade changing for fret work?
Mac S
on Nov 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have to say I find the blade changing a bit tedious. There has to be a trick that I have yet to figure out. Sometimes I can get it in on the first try, other times it takes me a while to get it in, but that may be because I am too lazy to get out of my chair and look underneath to get accurate set. But, the rest of this saws capabilities certainly trumps that minor (or operators) flaw.
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- Amaysme on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have to say I find the blade changing a bit tedious. There has to be a trick that I have yet to figure out. Sometimes I can get it in on the first try, other times it takes me a while to get it in, but that may be because I am too lazy to get out of my chair and look underneath to get accurate set. But, the rest of this saws capabilities certainly trumps that minor (or operators) flaw.
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- Amaysme on Dec 12, 2017
The process of changing the blade itself is actually very easy. What you have to take note of is which side the blade teeth are facing when you put it in and in which direction (up vs down facing). The other nice feature here is that it is the pin less design which allows you to drill very small holes to insert the blade. For fret work, this is a must. Good luck.
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- Brian S on Nov 25, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
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will it also cut metal (with the correct blades, of course)?
James H
on Jan 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I've cut thin (1/8") plain brass & aluminum without any difficulty. I use cutting oil to reduce friction & blade wear. I've heard there's a source for diamond-encrusted blades online but I've never researched them. They might work for heavier gauge metals.
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- Michael L on Jan 11, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I've cut thin (1/8") plain brass & aluminum without any difficulty. I use cutting oil to reduce friction & blade wear. I've heard there's a source for diamond-encrusted blades online but I've never researched them. They might work for heavier gauge metals.
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- Michael L on Jan 11, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2016
I have cut very thin metal sandwiched in between plywood, but I don't really like cutting metal and have very little use for it.
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- Amaysme on Dec 12, 2017
I am not sure I just cut would but I don't see why not with correct blade
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- Florence L on Jan 11, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2016
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What is the size of the table?
S S
on Dec 15, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The table is 16" wide and 24" deep. Since the front of the table is round, you have 8" in front of the blade as well as on each side. Very nice support!
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- Gary M on Dec 20, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The table is 16" wide and 24" deep. Since the front of the table is round, you have 8" in front of the blade as well as on each side. Very nice support!
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- Gary M on Dec 20, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2016
The table is tear-drop shaped. Its length is 60 cm (23 5/8") and its widest point, which is at the blade, is 40 cm (15 3/4").
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- TOM S on Dec 19, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 21, 2016
I believe it is as stated 10 inches. I was able to easily scroll a piece of 39 inch long crown
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- David H on Dec 19, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 20, 2016
It has a 20" throw on it and its wonderful
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- James R on Dec 19, 2016
- Purchased on Apr 20, 2016
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DeWalt DW788 Variable-Speed Scroll Saw with Stand
Been wanting one of these for a long time finally got one. Been looking at the excalibur but $1000. price tag I`am not, that much into scroll work.
Had bought the porter cable 18 " from lowes had to take it back
just did not like it, hard to change the blades out But it did have a rack and pinion gear for the table I did like that about it.
Think that dewalt put the rack and pinion on the 788 it would make better
The 788 is a beast cuts hard wood with ease
Sure beat what I had
When Rockler had the sale on the dewalt I just had to try it out
So far it been a good one, time will tell.
Had bought the porter cable 18 " from lowes had to take it back
just did not like it, hard to change the blades out But it did have a rack and pinion gear for the table I did like that about it.
Think that dewalt put the rack and pinion on the 788 it would make better
The 788 is a beast cuts hard wood with ease
Sure beat what I had
When Rockler had the sale on the dewalt I just had to try it out
So far it been a good one, time will tell.
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Favorite saw
I started out with Craftsman single speed, moved up to variable speed. Once I got a handle on how to work a scroll saw I found this one at the Rockler store and my mouth started to water. I finally pulled the trigger and bought it. I have been so very happy with it. I thought I would get a "better" one and purchased the RBI Hawk, but I kept coming back to the Dewalt. Then I bought an Excaliber (used) Still, to this day this Dewalt saw is my go to machine.
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Great product!
This scroll saw is amazing, easy to use and I enjoy the adjustable modes.
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Love it. This is my first scroll saw and am still on the learning curve. No vibration and easy to change blades. Do need to figure a simple way to hold the upper arm up while changing blades.
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surprise
I bought this as a surprise for my husband. I hear on a daily basis how happy he is with it and how he enjoys using it. For me it is quiet and I don't have to listen to the screech of the other one he was using.
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Excellent product
The Dewalt scroll saw is not cheap but it worth every bit that I paid for it. It is very stable and capable. I have already used it for two projects to cut veneer and works as expected.

Veneered end table with Mapa burl, walnut, sapele, and hard maple.
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DeWalt 788
this saw is awesome I could not wait to work on it my husband wanted me to do a couple practice cuts I did a couple straight lines then just went to a project and they came out good and blade changes are quick, only thing I have to put a piece of under arm to keep it up which is not a problem maybe they can fix that instead of having to get an accessory to hold it and I got the light also and it works good.
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Great saw
Had a cheap scroll saw for the past 20 years. What a difference in this saw. Very smooth operation, low vibration, easy blade changes and tension setup. Great deal for the money, especially with the free stand. Have made several things with it already. I also highly recommend the Dewalt light made for this saw. Free stand was a great deal that made this the cheapest price on the web, but found the light for less on another site.
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Good saw, but the bracket holding the table is not machined well, so that there is a small amount of wobble in the table. A shim took care of it, but will be a problem if you want to Cut at an angle
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