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Cam,tension 286286-00

Manufactured by:
DeWALT
ERP Number:
ERP10168793
Part Number:
286286-00
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  Works with your model  DW788!
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Less than 15 mins 

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  Works with your model   DW788!

Product Description

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This tension cam helps maintain proper blade tension on a scroll saw, ensuring smooth, accurate cutting performance. It’s designed for select saw models and allows the blade to be tightened or adjusted with ease, helping keep cuts clean and consistent. If the saw blade won’t stay properly tensioned, slips during use, or becomes difficult to adjust, replacing the cam can restore reliable operation. Availability may vary for older saw models, so it’s often considered a specialty replacement part.

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Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • DeWALT
  • Delta
This part works with the following products:
  • Scroll Saw

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Blade would not stay tight.

Rollie from MORA, Minnesota

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
286286-00
Removed old cam with torx screwdriver and replaced it with new.
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Tension lever was worn out.

Richard from Norco, California

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
Parts Used:
286286-00
On my DeWalt VS226 Scroll Saw I used Torx wrench to remove the 4 screws that held the upper housing in place. An Allen wrench to remove bolt that held the tention lever in place and placed the new one on and reversed the process to replace the bolt and screws.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP10168793
Manufacturer Part Number: 286286-00
Brand Model Number Description
Delta 40-690 Scroll Saw - 20" VS Scroll Saw
DeWALT DW788 Scroll Saw - Scroll Saw
Delta DW788BL Scroll Saw - Scroll Saw
DeWALT DW788L Scroll Saw - Scroll Saw
DeWALT DW788LS Scroll Saw - Scroll Saw Package