DEWALT DW7881 Scroll Saw Work Light :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Wrong replacement bulb specified

2007-06-26
My light has worked out fine. But my work light says to use a candelabra base bulb as a replacement. The correct bulb is a 25 watt R-14 flood with an INTERMEDIATE base. Once I knew that the replacement bulb was easy to find.

For the guy who has to have all manufacturer's options???

2007-01-13
Ok, it matches the rest of the saw and it comes from DeWalt. It is just a light and frankly any light would work on a stand next to the saw. The earlier comments are correct that it drops too close to the table and won't stay upright. The gooseneck on it is very tightly sprung and wants to keep straightening out on you so the way it is designed makes it drop toward the table. It came with my saw as part of package but personnally I don't use it much since it casts a shadow on the work that is very distracting. My shop is well lit so don't need it and if I did would probably go with florescent to eliminate the shadow problem.

Nice extra for the dewalt scollsaw

2006-11-13
This light is a nice extra option and bolts right on the holes already on the saw. Only takes a minute or two to add on, and really puts light where you need it.

DW7881 Scrollsaw light

2006-07-02
I've used the light for several project so far & it does give off adequate light. But, the on-off switch is kinda rickey dink. If you don't turn it just right, it doesn't work. It attached to the DWS788 scrollsaw very easily using two of the screws already mounted on the saw. There is no question that the light is adequate but they should change the on-off switch.

A weak light

2005-12-28
This light leaves a lot to be desired. The neck needs to be stiffer so it doesn't droop and the power needs to be increased for a stronger bulb. The amount of light provided by this lamp is weak.

Nothing that some re-engineering couldn't fix.

2002-12-26
DW7881 WORK LIGHT

Nothing that some re-engineering couldn't fix.

2002-12-26
The saw is great, the light needs a little work. Unlike what the picture implies, the light fastens at the very back of the saw. The light extends out straight to the front of the saw. Given how far out it has to stretch and with the weight of the light fixture attached, it should be stiffer. After running the saw for a while, the light actually starts to droop down. You have to keep pushing it up. The size of the light head is nice as you can get close to your work without the fixture obstructing your view. The downside of the fixture size is that the bulb is difficult to screw in. There's no room to get your fingers around the bulb. I finally taped a piece of masking tape to the front lens so I could screw it in. I'm not looking forward to replacing the bulb, I don't know how I would loosen it. The unit is made in China but is well constructed. Nothing sloppy about it. Bolts on the saw perfectly using the two rearmost bolts that are already on the saw. The hex key they provide could be a little better fit but it did work. All in all the concept is a good one. It's a nice accessory to have, makes cutting a lot easier. I hope Dewalt will re-engineer it and bring it up to the standard of their scroll saw.

Great saw but don't buy the light

2000-12-09
The saw is great the light is not. The light does not stay adjusted as the saw is used. It is virtually impossible to replace the bulb. If you can get the bulb out, finding a replacement is difficult. Don't bother to order the light!